I am having a problem with my tank Relocation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jbristo67 · 01-25-2010, 01:36 AM

The bed cross member that I had to notch to make my bed sit over the tank is now blocking my filler on my tank. What do I do to over come this I am at my whitts end with this mod and I thought it was going to be fairly simple. LOL Guess thats what I get for thinking. I rewired my whole truck yesterday in about 20 min switched fuse blocks and all and didnt have these problems. PLEASE HELP after two years of owning it and a ton of work I am ready to drive it already.

Brad · 01-25-2010, 01:59 AM

Looks like you're trying to do this on your SWB? The Blazer tank won't work with a SWB, only the LWB trucks. I discovered this the same way you did unfortunately.

I will add that I went with a Suburban tank and it fit very well and I got about 4 more gal. capacity too. I think any Suburban tank from 73-87 should work.

Wilson_ · 01-25-2010, 02:32 AM

What year tank are you using?

jbristo67 · 01-25-2010, 02:34 AM

I have a friend that used a blazer tank on his swb 68 there has to be a way

usmcchevy · 01-25-2010, 02:45 AM

67-72 Blazer tank works with Short beds, 73+ doesn't from what I understand.

For my filler neck I slid the tank as far back as possible then notched the rear of the bed cross member far enough that I could get the filler hose on.

jbristo67 · 01-25-2010, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

67-72 Blazer tank works with Short beds, 73+ doesn't from what I understand.

For my filler neck I slid the tank as far back as possible then notched the rear of the bed cross member far enough that I could get the filler hose on.

I am going to try that in the morning. That came to me as I was laying here

Wilson_ · 01-25-2010, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

67-72 Blazer tank works with Short beds, 73+ doesn't from what I understand.

For my filler neck I slid the tank as far back as possible then notched the rear of the bed cross member far enough that I could get the filler hose on.

73-87 blazer tanks work in swb trucks/ I looked at the thread again and you have to remove the rear crossmenber

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=234732

jbristo67 · 01-25-2010, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Looks like you're trying to do this on your SWB? The Blazer tank won't work with a SWB, only the LWB trucks. I discovered this the same way you did unfortunately.

I will add that I went with a Suburban tank and it fit very well and I got about 4 more gal. capacity too. I think any Suburban tank from 73-87 should work.

I think I fugured it out. I will post a pic of what I am going to do. Thanks man

hemihead · 01-25-2010, 02:04 PM

I was putting in a new wood flr so moved the crossmember closer to the rear so it missd the tank completely and I didn't have to notch the cross member.

jbristo67 · 01-25-2010, 02:17 PM

Thats not a bad idea wish I had a wood floor bed

**leddzepp** · 01-25-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

67-72 Blazer tank works with Short beds, 73+ doesn't from what I understand.

For my filler neck I slid the tank as far back as possible then notched the rear of the bed cross member far enough that I could get the filler hose on.

I also have a Blazer tank in my 72 SWB. It was a tight fit, but very do-able. Here is a link to some pics I posted in Rob's thread showing what I used for a filler (your next problem

) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=380571&page=2

If you are using a Blazer filler also, you need 1 3/8" filler hose (which is difficult and expensive to find) I found the hose at a marine store.

jbristo67 · 01-25-2010, 08:39 PM

Nope got my filler covered here is what I did for that. I cut a hole in that guy and put a boat filler in it.

I would also like to say that I was successful today with my hose mounting issues. What I did was notch that cross member as close to where the bolt goes in as possible. Then I got one of those bars you use to jack up cheap jacks with and used it to bend the tank filler nipple towards the rear of the truck. Then put my hose on eased the bed back down and there you go. I am glad to have that one behind me. Now I am just a few steps away from going down the road.

gmcdude · 01-28-2010, 02:40 AM

What gallon size is the surburban tank?

jbristo67 · 02-04-2010, 05:48 AM

I have a blazer tank and it is 21

johndawelder · 02-04-2010, 06:18 AM

I went to the junk yard and got the cross members (2 of them,front and back) out of a blzer or burb.I put them where I needed them to go and cut what ever cross pieces out that were in the way.I welded the (new) cross members in place and brought the fill hole up thru the steel floor.

01-25-2010, 01:36 AM	#1
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	I am having a problem with my tank Relocation The bed cross member that I had to notch to make my bed sit over the tank is now blocking my filler on my tank. What do I do to over come this I am at my whitts end with this mod and I thought it was going to be fairly simple. LOL Guess thats what I get for thinking. I rewired my whole truck yesterday in about 20 min switched fuse blocks and all and didnt have these problems. PLEASE HELP after two years of owning it and a ton of work I am ready to drive it already. __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada Last edited by jbristo67; 01-25-2010 at 01:36 AM.

01-25-2010, 01:59 AM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: I am having a problem with my tank Relocation Looks like you're trying to do this on your SWB? The Blazer tank won't work with a SWB, only the LWB trucks. I discovered this the same way you did unfortunately. I will add that I went with a Suburban tank and it fit very well and I got about 4 more gal. capacity too. I think any Suburban tank from 73-87 should work. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 01-25-2010 at 02:01 AM.

01-25-2010, 02:32 AM	#3
Wilson_ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 451	Re: I am having a problem with my tank Relocation What year tank are you using? __________________ Northern California Group Met list: Cyclone, KCJones, TranzAm, extd56, hotrodhomi, mnky30, Rokcrln, Brad, JerryJones, Petey-pablo, 72Subby

01-25-2010, 02:34 AM	#4
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: I am having a problem with my tank Relocation I have a friend that used a blazer tank on his swb 68 there has to be a way __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

01-25-2010, 02:45 AM	#5
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: I am having a problem with my tank Relocation 67-72 Blazer tank works with Short beds, 73+ doesn't from what I understand. For my filler neck I slid the tank as far back as possible then notched the rear of the bed cross member far enough that I could get the filler hose on. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-25-2010, 02:04 PM	#9
hemihead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Estevan, Sask, Canada Posts: 185	Re: I am having a problem with my tank Relocation I was putting in a new wood flr so moved the crossmember closer to the rear so it missd the tank completely and I didn't have to notch the cross member. __________________ 1967 SWB C-10, BBC 454, T400, 3.73 posi, 20" Coys 1972 K5 Blazer, SBC 400, 4 spd, 3.73, 6" lift, 35" mud grapplers 2011 Sierra Denali HD, 6.6 L Duramax, RBP 96R rims, leveled and Nitto trail grapplers, 2009 Acura MDX

01-25-2010, 02:17 PM	#10
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: I am having a problem with my tank Relocation Thats not a bad idea wish I had a wood floor bed __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

01-25-2010, 08:39 PM	#12
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: I am having a problem with my tank Relocation Nope got my filler covered here is what I did for that. I cut a hole in that guy and put a boat filler in it. I would also like to say that I was successful today with my hose mounting issues. What I did was notch that cross member as close to where the bolt goes in as possible. Then I got one of those bars you use to jack up cheap jacks with and used it to bend the tank filler nipple towards the rear of the truck. Then put my hose on eased the bed back down and there you go. I am glad to have that one behind me. Now I am just a few steps away from going down the road. __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada Last edited by jbristo67; 01-25-2010 at 08:41 PM.

01-28-2010, 02:40 AM	#13
gmcdude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 300	Re: I am having a problem with my tank Relocation What gallon size is the surburban tank?

02-04-2010, 05:48 AM	#14
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: I am having a problem with my tank Relocation I have a blazer tank and it is 21 __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

02-04-2010, 06:18 AM	#15
johndawelder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loudon,TN Posts: 101	Re: I am having a problem with my tank Relocation I went to the junk yard and got the cross members (2 of them,front and back) out of a blzer or burb.I put them where I needed them to go and cut what ever cross pieces out that were in the way.I welded the (new) cross members in place and brought the fill hole up thru the steel floor.



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