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NWD02 · 05-23-2008, 07:49 AM

Need some advice. I'm building a 67 SWB fleetside and I'm have trouble deciding on the gas tank. The cab is still getting metal work done and they already covered the gas filler hole. It only cost $20 for them to do it. I'm wondering if I should undo the work and leave the tank behind the seat or continue the started thoughts of relocating it. I have a rear poly tank kit I picked up for $150, but I'm not happy with the ground clearance. I lowered the rear of my truck 5" and the tank way too close to the ground. I have a really nice steel floor bed I don't want to cut to add a filler. Cost wise it seems a lot cheaper to leave it behind the seat and loose the $20.

Any thoughts?

chrislehr · 05-23-2008, 07:52 AM

If already filled, move it.

NWD02 · 05-23-2008, 07:57 AM

It's just been tac welded. It could easily be knocked out.

berencam · 05-23-2008, 08:05 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=jaws

some good points brought up about gas tank relocation. Personally i dont want gas anywhere near the cab, so its all the way in the rear for me. But this subject is going to be all opinion.

NWD02 · 05-23-2008, 06:35 PM

Thanks for the link.

rambler · 05-23-2008, 07:29 PM

I think in the FAQ section there is a excellent post where the gas filler was in the taillight.. looked great... others used a S10 filler door in the side bed.. there are also options of tanks, I think someone posted useing a jeep cherikee gas tank and fit pretty good and better clearnance.. ( yes I need spell check ) and we need pics!

Sammy · 05-23-2008, 09:17 PM

If you are worried because of the drop why not make a skid plate?

longhorn70gmc · 05-23-2008, 09:26 PM

The only thing I would be concerned about is the security of the stock tank. There is nothing invented yet to keep the gas stealers from getting into the old style tanks. I was tagged for 50 dollars worth about a month ago. I love stock , but I have to come up with a way to keep the gas from walking off. Current locking caps don't work. The thief can always cut the lines underneath. Good luck on your tank venture.

stllookn · 05-24-2008, 01:10 AM

If you lowered your truck you are not doing a 100 pt. restoration. There are great underbed aluminmum tanks for about $400 that are killer and don't hang down and look like a kid with load in his diapers! I hate that look....LOL! Go for one of the nice tanks...board member PICKMUPS sells them as well as others, I am sure.

05-23-2008, 07:49 AM	#1
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	leave it stock or relocate? Need some advice. I'm building a 67 SWB fleetside and I'm have trouble deciding on the gas tank. The cab is still getting metal work done and they already covered the gas filler hole. It only cost $20 for them to do it. I'm wondering if I should undo the work and leave the tank behind the seat or continue the started thoughts of relocating it. I have a rear poly tank kit I picked up for $150, but I'm not happy with the ground clearance. I lowered the rear of my truck 5" and the tank way too close to the ground. I have a really nice steel floor bed I don't want to cut to add a filler. Cost wise it seems a lot cheaper to leave it behind the seat and loose the $20. Any thoughts?

05-23-2008, 07:52 AM	#2
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: leave it stock or relocate? If already filled, move it.

05-23-2008, 07:57 AM	#3
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: leave it stock or relocate? It's just been tac welded. It could easily be knocked out.

05-23-2008, 08:05 AM	#4
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: leave it stock or relocate? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=jaws some good points brought up about gas tank relocation. Personally i dont want gas anywhere near the cab, so its all the way in the rear for me. But this subject is going to be all opinion. __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

05-23-2008, 06:35 PM	#5
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: leave it stock or relocate? Thanks for the link.

05-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#6
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: leave it stock or relocate? I think in the FAQ section there is a excellent post where the gas filler was in the taillight.. looked great... others used a S10 filler door in the side bed.. there are also options of tanks, I think someone posted useing a jeep cherikee gas tank and fit pretty good and better clearnance.. ( yes I need spell check ) and we need pics! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-23-2008, 09:17 PM	#7
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: leave it stock or relocate? If you are worried because of the drop why not make a skid plate? __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-23-2008, 09:26 PM	#8
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: leave it stock or relocate? The only thing I would be concerned about is the security of the stock tank. There is nothing invented yet to keep the gas stealers from getting into the old style tanks. I was tagged for 50 dollars worth about a month ago. I love stock , but I have to come up with a way to keep the gas from walking off. Current locking caps don't work. The thief can always cut the lines underneath. Good luck on your tank venture. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

05-24-2008, 01:10 AM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: leave it stock or relocate? If you lowered your truck you are not doing a 100 pt. restoration. There are great underbed aluminmum tanks for about $400 that are killer and don't hang down and look like a kid with load in his diapers! I hate that look....LOL! Go for one of the nice tanks...board member PICKMUPS sells them as well as others, I am sure. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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