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**MikeB** · 08-30-2023, 05:58 PM

I don't remember smelling gas in the cab during 34 years of driving my 69 C10. However, I have smelled gas fumes in the garage due to the vented filler cap. But it only seems to happen after a drive. Gotta come up with a solution to that some day.

As for the tank behind the seat, I think it was a bad idea. But probably not as bad as a Pinto tank near the rear bumper!

silverstreak · 09-11-2023, 08:23 PM

I'm on the fence with this myself. The "project" I recently bought already has one mounted under the bed but has the filler in the floor which will be a pain to fill as you have to stretch over the bed side or tailgate to reach it. I'm also concerned with water getting into the tank from rain or melting snow. At this point I'm considering going back stock with everything new. The gas tanks on my motorcycles are pretty much in my lap. I try to be a careful driver, but you can't drive for the other person.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-11-2023, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by silverstreak

I'm on the fence with this myself. The "project" I recently bought already has one mounted under the bed but has the filler in the floor which will be a pain to fill as you have to stretch over the bed side or tailgate to reach it. I'm also concerned with water getting into the tank from rain or melting snow. At this point I'm considering going back stock with everything new. The gas tanks on my motorcycles are pretty much in my lap. I try to be a careful driver, but you can't drive for the other person.

Not a fan of belly tanks. I have a GMC JIMMY and once had a '67 K/10 Suburban. Both factory equipped with rear tanks. Hard to fill. Won't take the gas nozzle at full blast, they back uo and shut down the valve. You have to slip the gas down the neck like pouring beer into a tall glass.
Then there's getting fuel to the carb.
Back of seat tank has none of these problems.

**special-K** · 09-12-2023, 09:37 AM

I've never moved the tank from original location because I see no need to. But I do have a Blazer tank kit I'm thinking to use on my '67 short bed as an auxiliary tank

TobyArnot · 09-12-2023, 02:47 PM

Kind of dated, but I went a different route. Added a 29 gallon fuel cell in a DEE-CEE storage trunk. Some thought it was unique.

silverstreak · 09-12-2023, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TobyArnot

Kind of dated, but I went a different route. Added a 29 gallon fuel cell in a DEE-CEE storage trunk. Some thought it was unique.

This is a genius idea and solves many of problems on both sides of the fence.
Plus, you don't have to drop the tank to replace the sending unit.

**MySons68C20** · 09-12-2023, 04:41 PM

That's a heck of a locking gas cap and 29 gallons!

332rick · 09-12-2023, 07:56 PM

If you can just take it all out.
Sure there is no gain or such benefit if you don't value safety.

One thing I did not catch been mention was you can not hide the spare tire if you relocate the tank under the bed.

Good Luck...

**67 twins** · 09-13-2023, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 332rick

If you can just take it all out.
Sure there is no gain or such benefit if you don't value safety.

One thing I did not catch been mention was you can not hide the spare tire if you relocate the tank under the bed.

Good Luck...

For those of you trying to make this a safety issue please stop. If it was such a damn hazard none of us would be driving these trucks because they would have all burnt up in the last 50 odd years. Every car fire I have ever seen involved the engine compartment. You know where there are things actually hot enough to ignite gasoline. Just admit that you moved it because that's what you wanted to do.

**Richard** · 09-13-2023, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 67 twins

For those of you trying to make this a safety issue please stop. If it was such a damn hazard none of us would be driving these trucks because they would have all burnt up in the last 50 odd years. Every car fire I have ever seen involved the engine compartment. You know where there are things actually hot enough to ignite gasoline. Just admit that you moved it because that's what you wanted to do.

Past engineering is just old engineering without experience and knowledge. Just admit that it is something that was done in the past.

**67 twins** · 09-13-2023, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

Past engineering is just old engineering without experience and knowledge. Just admit that it is something that was done in the past.

And it got the job done. no reason to reengineer stuff on a fifty plus year old truck. It's worked for fifty years it'll work another fifty.

**Richard** · 09-13-2023, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 67 twins

And it got the job done. no reason to reengineer stuff on a fifty plus year old truck. It's worked for fifty years it'll work another fifty.

Only by chance or my Lord willing that I did not die in my rollover accident in the 72 in my younger years. There is a reason changes happen. Gas tanks are no longer in the cabin.

332rick · 09-12-2023, 08:02 PM

Finished product after sealing the side filler

**MySons68C20** · 09-13-2023, 11:27 AM

I think we should agree to disagree....there is more than one way to skin a cat.
With that being said I installed a Boyd's tank under the bed and love it!

08-30-2023, 05:58 PM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,626	Re: Move the gas tank or no? I don't remember smelling gas in the cab during 34 years of driving my 69 C10. However, I have smelled gas fumes in the garage due to the vented filler cap. But it only seems to happen after a drive. Gotta come up with a solution to that some day. As for the tank behind the seat, I think it was a bad idea. But probably not as bad as a Pinto tank near the rear bumper! __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

09-11-2023, 08:23 PM	#2
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: Move the gas tank or no? I'm on the fence with this myself. The "project" I recently bought already has one mounted under the bed but has the filler in the floor which will be a pain to fill as you have to stretch over the bed side or tailgate to reach it. I'm also concerned with water getting into the tank from rain or melting snow. At this point I'm considering going back stock with everything new. The gas tanks on my motorcycles are pretty much in my lap. I try to be a careful driver, but you can't drive for the other person.

09-12-2023, 09:37 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Move the gas tank or no? I've never moved the tank from original location because I see no need to. But I do have a Blazer tank kit I'm thinking to use on my '67 short bed as an auxiliary tank __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-12-2023, 02:47 PM	#5
TobyArnot Quit if it's not FUN!!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indian Trail, N.C, Posts: 864	Re: Move the gas tank or no? Kind of dated, but I went a different route. Added a 29 gallon fuel cell in a DEE-CEE storage trunk. Some thought it was unique. Attached Images __________________ MY MOTTO: Eat it all up, Wear it out, Use the last few drops, Spend all you've got, Late in life, you'll think of the things you didn't do, not the things you did. - Get out and experience life ! . Robbie Robinson a.k.a. TobyArnot (Toe Bee or not toe bee)

09-12-2023, 04:41 PM	#7
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 952	Re: Move the gas tank or no? That's a heck of a locking gas cap and 29 gallons!

09-12-2023, 07:56 PM	#8
332rick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Chula Vista, CA. Posts: 73	Re: Move the gas tank or no? If you can just take it all out. Sure there is no gain or such benefit if you don't value safety. One thing I did not catch been mention was you can not hide the spare tire if you relocate the tank under the bed. Good Luck... Attached Images

09-12-2023, 08:02 PM	#13
332rick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Chula Vista, CA. Posts: 73	Re: Move the gas tank or no? Finished product after sealing the side filler Attached Images

09-13-2023, 11:27 AM	#14
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 952	Re: Move the gas tank or no? I think we should agree to disagree....there is more than one way to skin a cat. With that being said I installed a Boyd's tank under the bed and love it!



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