Suburban/Blazer gas tank bolt-in to LB? (searched archives) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

I1502 · 07-27-2007, 02:19 PM

I was at the pick-part yard looking for a good rear bumper and hitch for my 3/4 LB. I now see that the Suburban frame drops at the tail, for some reason. I know, I'm just learning.
I then noticed the big center mounted tanks in the Suburbans and Blazers.
Will this bolt into my PU? I searched archives, and didn't find any solid answers, maybe I used the wrong keywords.
I actually saw a 73-87 PU go up in flames after being hit in the side. I'm not really worried about it, but if I can easily bolt in the Suburban tank, I'll do it.
thanks!

I1502: 66 GMC 3/4 LB
(new!)86 Chevrolet 3/4 LB 26,000 orig. mi., one owner.

shadetree · 07-28-2007, 12:54 AM

It can be done, fabbing the gas fill hole is the hardest part, IMO. There is a FAQ on that, I'll see if I can find it.

I1502 · 07-28-2007, 02:45 PM

Thanks, shadetree, I'll continue looking too.

turbo350 · 08-06-2007, 11:54 PM

I'm pretty sure there are a few members here who have done this. Hopefully they will chime in.

**Captkaos** · 08-07-2007, 07:04 PM

This is my write-up for a SWB, LWB will have more room of course
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/blazertank.html

Russell · 08-07-2007, 08:07 PM

I have a Suburban tank installed on my 3/4 ton 4x4, as mentioned by shadetree, the filler-neck has proven to be a big challenge... My fuel lines are hooked up, and the truck runs off the fuel in the tank, but I currently have no way of filling the tank back up =/

07-27-2007, 02:19 PM	#1
I1502 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal, CA Posts: 25	Suburban/Blazer gas tank bolt-in to LB? (searched archives) I was at the pick-part yard looking for a good rear bumper and hitch for my 3/4 LB. I now see that the Suburban frame drops at the tail, for some reason. I know, I'm just learning. I then noticed the big center mounted tanks in the Suburbans and Blazers. Will this bolt into my PU? I searched archives, and didn't find any solid answers, maybe I used the wrong keywords. I actually saw a 73-87 PU go up in flames after being hit in the side. I'm not really worried about it, but if I can easily bolt in the Suburban tank, I'll do it. thanks! I1502: 66 GMC 3/4 LB (new!)86 Chevrolet 3/4 LB 26,000 orig. mi., one owner.

07-28-2007, 12:54 AM	#2
shadetree Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Knightstown, in, usa Posts: 2,525	Re: Suburban/Blazer gas tank bolt-in to LB? (searched archives) It can be done, fabbing the gas fill hole is the hardest part, IMO. There is a FAQ on that, I'll see if I can find it. __________________ 1970 long fleet, 355 4 speed, primer, walnut goodies

07-28-2007, 02:45 PM	#3
I1502 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal, CA Posts: 25	Re: Suburban/Blazer gas tank bolt-in to LB? (searched archives) Thanks, shadetree, I'll continue looking too.

08-06-2007, 11:54 PM	#4
turbo350 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 316	Re: Suburban/Blazer gas tank bolt-in to LB? (searched archives) I'm pretty sure there are a few members here who have done this. Hopefully they will chime in.

08-07-2007, 07:04 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Suburban/Blazer gas tank bolt-in to LB? (searched archives) This is my write-up for a SWB, LWB will have more room of course http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/blazertank.html __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-07-2007, 08:07 PM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Suburban/Blazer gas tank bolt-in to LB? (searched archives) I have a Suburban tank installed on my 3/4 ton 4x4, as mentioned by shadetree, the filler-neck has proven to be a big challenge... My fuel lines are hooked up, and the truck runs off the fuel in the tank, but I currently have no way of filling the tank back up =/ __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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