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MiraclePieCo · 01-12-2018, 04:44 AM

51 panel truck, has 4-link encroaching on the space where the gas tank used to be. So I've gotta relocate the tank to the rear. Anyone done this on a panel or Suburban? What tank did you use? Is it possible to run the filler tube up to the original location? Or how about a gas filler door on the rear sill inside the barn doors?

**mongocanfly** · 01-12-2018, 04:54 AM

check out advanced designs (Doug) and young rodders (Marc) burb builds....they might be of help..

Iceburgh · 01-12-2018, 05:14 PM

I moved mine behind the rear and routed the filler there as well. Original filler whole will be tough on my setup.... it is to low

**Advanced Design** · 01-12-2018, 10:49 PM

Yes, I put mine behind the rear axle in my Burb and copied dwcsr. Ordered the parts from him too. There are pic's in my build thread. Marc has a good set up so check his Burb build for ideas as well.

**mr48chev** · 01-12-2018, 11:57 PM

The original tank is about the same or the same as the 47/48 pickup and I imagine just as much of a pain to fill as the pickup tank is. I'd think that most tanks with a side filler that work on a pickup will work on the burb. It's probably a lot easier to work out a new and higher filler neck setup on the burb though.

MiraclePieCo · 01-13-2018, 05:24 AM

Thanks gentlemen, I had great evening's entertainment reading your build threads! They closely mirrored my plan, although it looks like it won't be practical to keep the original filler location.

**fine69** · 01-13-2018, 08:42 PM

I was wondering about this for my 49 panel too. I have not started on it yet. But I need this ahead of starting.

MiraclePieCo · 02-10-2018, 03:20 AM

Thanks to the advice on this forum, things are going well on my gas tank relocation. Much as I tried, I couldn't retain the original curved spare tire crossmember - made a new flat one instead. Just need to fab some strap tensioners tomorrow (note the vice grips holding the mounting straps), but you get the idea. Filler neck will be under the floor, accessible by a filler door.

MiraclePieCo · 02-10-2018, 10:39 PM

Got the strap tensioners made today, so the tank installation is complete!

**Advanced Design** · 02-10-2018, 11:09 PM

Looks good!

MiraclePieCo · 02-10-2018, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Looks good!

Thanks Doug, and thanks for your 'Burb blog. I read it start to finish.

**fine69** · 02-11-2018, 09:10 PM

What is that tank for? Originally I mean.

MiraclePieCo · 02-12-2018, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fine69

What is that tank for? Originally I mean.

67-68 Camaro. Fits between the frame rails with about 1/2" leeway on each side. Did require the removal of the rear spare tire crossmember however. From reading various build threads, if you want to keep your rear crossmember intact, the 65 Mustang tank seems to be the way to go.

**fine69** · 02-12-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

67-68 Camaro. Fits between the frame rails with about 1/2" leeway on each side. Did require the removal of the rear spare tire crossmember however. From reading various build threads, if you want to keep your rear crossmember intact, the 65 Mustang tank seems to be the way to go.

Thanks. I am not concerned with keeping the crossmember. Putting a Mustang tank in would be just wrong!

**Advanced Design** · 02-12-2018, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Thanks Doug, and thanks for your 'Burb blog. I read it start to finish.

Very welcome, glad it helped....and that you could get through it as it is too long.

MiraclePieCo · 03-17-2018, 08:21 PM

I got the filler neck location on my '51 panel truck finalized today. Since the truck body is virtually pristine, I was adamant about not cutting any new holes in the body or fenders. Instead I grudgingly cut a hole in the wooden floor. The filler door wouldn't sync with the wood slats so I added a transition piece below to span across the boards and runners. The Camaro tank inlet is offset an inch to the right, further complicating matters.

To prevent vapor intrusion into the cab the cap is sealed with an o-ring, the tank is vented out the right wheel well, and the plate and filler door are sealed with foam weatherstrip tape. Obviously care will be required to avoid spillage when fueling.

**fine69** · 03-18-2018, 10:35 PM

Looks good. This is pretty much what I planned on doing. I really would prefer cutting a hole in the floor instead of hacking up a fender.
Thanks for posting pics.

01-12-2018, 04:44 AM	#1
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation 51 panel truck, has 4-link encroaching on the space where the gas tank used to be. So I've gotta relocate the tank to the rear. Anyone done this on a panel or Suburban? What tank did you use? Is it possible to run the filler tube up to the original location? Or how about a gas filler door on the rear sill inside the barn doors?

01-12-2018, 04:54 AM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation check out advanced designs (Doug) and young rodders (Marc) burb builds....they might be of help.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-12-2018, 05:14 PM	#3
Iceburgh Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Bloomfield pa. Posts: 644	Re: Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation I moved mine behind the rear and routed the filler there as well. Original filler whole will be tough on my setup.... it is to low __________________ 1953 suburban build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621331

01-12-2018, 10:49 PM	#4
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation Yes, I put mine behind the rear axle in my Burb and copied dwcsr. Ordered the parts from him too. There are pic's in my build thread. Marc has a good set up so check his Burb build for ideas as well. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-12-2018, 11:57 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,731	Re: Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation The original tank is about the same or the same as the 47/48 pickup and I imagine just as much of a pain to fill as the pickup tank is. I'd think that most tanks with a side filler that work on a pickup will work on the burb. It's probably a lot easier to work out a new and higher filler neck setup on the burb though. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-13-2018, 05:24 AM	#6
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation Thanks gentlemen, I had great evening's entertainment reading your build threads! They closely mirrored my plan, although it looks like it won't be practical to keep the original filler location.

01-13-2018, 08:42 PM	#7
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation I was wondering about this for my 49 panel too. I have not started on it yet. But I need this ahead of starting. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

02-10-2018, 03:20 AM	#8
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation Thanks to the advice on this forum, things are going well on my gas tank relocation. Much as I tried, I couldn't retain the original curved spare tire crossmember - made a new flat one instead. Just need to fab some strap tensioners tomorrow (note the vice grips holding the mounting straps), but you get the idea. Filler neck will be under the floor, accessible by a filler door. Attached Images

02-10-2018, 10:39 PM	#9
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation Got the strap tensioners made today, so the tank installation is complete! Attached Images

02-10-2018, 11:09 PM	#10
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation Looks good! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-11-2018, 09:10 PM	#12
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation What is that tank for? Originally I mean. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

03-17-2018, 08:21 PM	#16
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation I got the filler neck location on my '51 panel truck finalized today. Since the truck body is virtually pristine, I was adamant about not cutting any new holes in the body or fenders. Instead I grudgingly cut a hole in the wooden floor. The filler door wouldn't sync with the wood slats so I added a transition piece below to span across the boards and runners. The Camaro tank inlet is offset an inch to the right, further complicating matters. To prevent vapor intrusion into the cab the cap is sealed with an o-ring, the tank is vented out the right wheel well, and the plate and filler door are sealed with foam weatherstrip tape. Obviously care will be required to avoid spillage when fueling. Attached Images

03-18-2018, 10:35 PM	#17
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Panel Truck Gas Tank Relocation Looks good. This is pretty much what I planned on doing. I really would prefer cutting a hole in the floor instead of hacking up a fender. Thanks for posting pics. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6



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