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03-10-2007, 09:18 PM
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APACHE CLUB
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Gas Tank Conversion
Like To Here What You Guys Did To Move Gas Tank To Rear Of Bed And What Type Of Tank They Used. Also Who They Purchased It From. Found A Lot Of Differant Prices And Need Some Help Making A Decision. Thanks,jimbo
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03-10-2007, 09:49 PM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
Here's what I did... A little unconventional but it will work. Late 70's- early 80's full size Blazer tank (25 gal) from www.classicindustries.com It was around $100-120. $50 for the sending unit. I took the rear crossmember from an 80 Blazer frame and welded it in place of the rear original crossmember. This the oddball redneck approach...
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03-10-2007, 09:53 PM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
BTW I fixed the fuel line in the last pic...
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03-10-2007, 10:52 PM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
Used a Jaz tank
Moved the rear cross member back 4.5 inches so the fuel filler door would be between the bed cross members. Brian ... 
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03-11-2007, 01:57 AM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
Oh yeah... Figured I should show you where I have the filler...
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03-11-2007, 11:01 AM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
Nice job guys.
I've heard of guys using a plastic or rubber cheaper tanks, but I can't seem to find the link. Does anyone have a source for that cheaper tank?
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03-12-2007, 09:41 AM
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03-14-2007, 12:21 AM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...prod/prd45.htm
looking for a tank 4 my self looks like this is the way to go |
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03-16-2007, 11:27 PM
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gotta luv that redneck tank conversion dude! put the money saved towards the upholstery bill!
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03-22-2007, 07:56 AM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
gen2guy,
The link showed a tank for a 1949-52 Chevrolet Passenger Car Polyethylene Tank. I have a 1957 Chevy truck. they show a stainless steel one for my truck model but not a Polyethylene Tank. Do you know where I could find a Polyethylene Tank?
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03-22-2007, 05:44 PM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
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03-22-2007, 11:20 PM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
DID IT BOLT RIGHT IN YOUR 59 OR DID YOU NEED TO DO MODIFICATIONS.THANKS,JIMBO
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03-23-2007, 06:52 AM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
Width is ok.
I moved the 1 rear frame brace between the spring perch 4.5" back so the filler would be betwen the box braces, also closer to the rear for filling. I then used the small brace for the spare tire for the forward mounting point. I used a billet gas door for a late model pickup as the access thru the floor. Only other thing I would do is to find a 3" extension for the filler on the tank to get it closer to the bed. The one on the tank is ok as is though. The tank could be spaced up a bit higher as well. Brian ...
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................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW 59 Chev Apache PRAISE THE LOWERED 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited |
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03-23-2007, 10:33 AM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
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03-23-2007, 11:21 AM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
I dont know if they make one i was going to ues the one i sent the link for becausr the deminsions were perfect for my 51 and i was juat going to fab up some brackets
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03-24-2007, 08:31 PM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
entourageguy, Do you have any pic. of your fuel cell job?
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03-24-2007, 09:21 PM
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entourageguy, Do you have any pic. of your fuel cell job? Bob there are some picks above but for some reason I never took a pic of the tank sitting in the bracket. I'll be pulling the bed off next week for the 4-link and I will update my pics then. Brian ..
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03-28-2007, 11:18 PM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
thanks for all the info and pics guys. i went with a ccp aluminium bolt in kit for 540.00.everything included for underbed tank conversion.
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03-29-2007, 02:47 AM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
Don't forget the pictures
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................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW 59 Chev Apache PRAISE THE LOWERED 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited |
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03-29-2007, 11:54 AM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
texascowboy593 has a good idea there! 25 gal and not a lot of bucks. You only put fuel in it anyway. I like the extra weight of the extra gas when it's full. I'm not looking for a SHOW tank ! It's under the truck out of sight. I'm not going to ask people to look at my gas tank! The Polyethylene Tank could bust easer than a metal one, so I've read. The others cost toooo much for me. My other trucks have a tank like that. It'll be there for many years.
Hay! texascowboy593 my son is in the PBR, Making good riding bulls.
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03-29-2007, 11:58 AM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
Check out Kustom Tanks
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03-29-2007, 12:52 PM
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Re: Gas Tank Conversion
Well The Frame Was Already Done When I Realized I Might Have To Move A Crossmember To Install A Tank.rather Than Mess Up My Pretty Frame Rails I Spent The Extra Money.they Are Only Coupons And You Cant Take`em With You,lol. I Will Post Pics When I Do The Install.
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