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11-23-2018, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: cohoes, ny
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61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation
To all,
I'm building a 61 Short Box Fleetside (with a 65 nose). I'm now trying to decide what the best set up would be for an underbed rear fuel tank? I'm planning on going with a 2000 6.0, 4L80e. Fuel injected or carburated. I'm still not sure but I am looking for any tips, suggestions, sources of information as to how to set up a safe underbed tank. Or a source for one. Brackets? etc. I'm at a point where I'd like to fit it and make any frame modifications as needed. I greatly appreciate any and all guidance !! Thanks, Dave |
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11-23-2018, 03:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Burleson, Texas
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Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation
I bought a $200 Blazer tank for my 65 stepside short box from Brother's I think. When I mocked it up, the tank hung down so low in the back it was too visible for my liking and I feared it might get damaged. I ended up spending about $450 for an aluminum tank that fits much better. Just my 2 cents worth.
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11-23-2018, 05:24 PM
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Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation
This thread discussing tank relocation - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558629
Shows the POL Tank - https://www.performanceonline.com/19...ank-19-Gallon/
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11-23-2018, 08:08 PM
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Location: central California
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Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621177 this is the thread i started when i did mine. I am still very pleased with my decision. I did it pretty economically too, with new stuff.
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11-24-2018, 12:49 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tucson, Arizona
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Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation
I used a 65 mustang tank tucked up in between the frame rails
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12-14-2018, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: cohoes, ny
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Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation
I greatly appreciate all the information.
Thanks, Dave |
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12-14-2018, 08:22 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Niceville Florida
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Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation
I used the universal tank from Tanks INC. which comes with straps to attach it with.
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12-14-2018, 11:27 PM
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 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation
A '60-'62 frame does not accommodate a gas tank exactly the same as the '63 and up frames do.
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