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jmil1974 · 09-26-2002, 09:02 AM

One of our members did this with a 31 gallon blazer tank. I like it . .
http://www.geocities.com/cst68chevy/tank.html

srhart71 · 09-26-2002, 10:46 PM

I put a 35 gallon one from a 1986 sub. in my 71 Shortbox. Tank. filler neck, filler door, pickup, and crossmembers came from donor vehicle in junkyard. Tank looked brand new and found out it was replaced less than 20 miles before accident that totalled front end. Vehicle was diesel, so all it needed was cleaning. Also means no filler baffles. Had to weld crossmembers into frame and cut small area in bed floor for filler neck. Also installed filler door in right side of bed. Will look stock outside when painted. (To the uninformed anyways) I lost about 12 sq. in. of bed space behind right rear wheelwell. Hope this helps.

blowermtr · 10-18-2002, 04:17 AM

w/o the cross member for the spare you i went with a fuel cell from summit SUM 290104 and it is only 9 in deep. great for my slammed 68. it has baffles but the sending unit is sold sep for $75. but that is only a total of $190. i also bought the straps for an extra $20 but could have easily made them myself. A good hint: don't order the ones for drag racing. these come w/ flush caps but if you are going to be filling through the bed get the ones for circle track. the only diff is they have a raised cap. the circle track 16 gal 25X17X10 is SUM 290105 and the 22 gal 25X17X14 is SUM 290109. the spacing in your frame should be 19X29. Figure out how you are going to connect all your fuel lines though. You will need AN fittings and lowes can help you convert if you desire.

Mike D

67/68 slammed, blown C10 so close

68racer · 10-20-2002, 01:09 PM

My buddy just fitted a Jeep tank (don't know what year) to his truck, and it's a real good fit for the back of our chassis.

SCOTI · 10-21-2002, 05:21 PM

FYI: I've been looking @ a gas tank/tool box combo unit a my local Northern store. They come in various sizes ranging from 19gals & up + they start around 300$. The unit I was looking @ was 19 gals & total height was around 16" tall so it would fit below the bed rails & would'nt be visible. You would need to get one w/a provision for a sending unit for the fuel guage. Check the internet for toolboxes @ truckaddons.com.

09-26-2002, 09:02 AM	#26
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	borrowed URL One of our members did this with a 31 gallon blazer tank. I like it . . http://www.geocities.com/cst68chevy/tank.html __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

10-18-2002, 04:17 AM	#28
blowermtr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Beaufort, SC/ Georgetown, TX Posts: 13	tank w/o the cross member for the spare you i went with a fuel cell from summit SUM 290104 and it is only 9 in deep. great for my slammed 68. it has baffles but the sending unit is sold sep for $75. but that is only a total of $190. i also bought the straps for an extra $20 but could have easily made them myself. A good hint: don't order the ones for drag racing. these come w/ flush caps but if you are going to be filling through the bed get the ones for circle track. the only diff is they have a raised cap. the circle track 16 gal 25X17X10 is SUM 290105 and the 22 gal 25X17X14 is SUM 290109. the spacing in your frame should be 19X29. Figure out how you are going to connect all your fuel lines though. You will need AN fittings and lowes can help you convert if you desire. Mike D 67/68 slammed, blown C10 so close

10-21-2002, 05:21 PM	#30
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	FYI: I've been looking @ a gas tank/tool box combo unit a my local Northern store. They come in various sizes ranging from 19gals & up + they start around 300$. The unit I was looking @ was 19 gals & total height was around 16" tall so it would fit below the bed rails & would'nt be visible. You would need to get one w/a provision for a sending unit for the fuel guage. Check the internet for toolboxes @ truckaddons.com. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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09-26-2002, 10:46 PM	#27
srhart71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: China Grove, NC Posts: 147	I put a 35 gallon one from a 1986 sub. in my 71 Shortbox. Tank. filler neck, filler door, pickup, and crossmembers came from donor vehicle in junkyard. Tank looked brand new and found out it was replaced less than 20 miles before accident that totalled front end. Vehicle was diesel, so all it needed was cleaning. Also means no filler baffles. Had to weld crossmembers into frame and cut small area in bed floor for filler neck. Also installed filler door in right side of bed. Will look stock outside when painted. (To the uninformed anyways) I lost about 12 sq. in. of bed space behind right rear wheelwell. Hope this helps.

10-20-2002, 01:09 PM	#29
68racer Yeah baby! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 436	My buddy just fitted a Jeep tank (don't know what year) to his truck, and it's a real good fit for the back of our chassis.



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