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pissonNOS · 01-03-2009, 04:19 PM

just wondering what you guys have done about a gas tank in the back with airride i dont want one that hangs really low, my truck isnt overly low in the back i only have bags 2 1/2 blocks and a c notch. I had extensive hail damage to the truck so i figured while the box is off i might as well do this swap and get the hole in the cab welded up. if it helps my air tank and compressor is mounted where a blazer tank would go which can be easily moved

Scottshotrods · 01-03-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pissonNOS

just wondering what you guys have done about a gas tank in the back with airride i dont want one that hangs really low, my truck isnt overly low in the back i only have bags 2 1/2 blocks and a c notch. I had extensive hail damage to the truck so i figured while the box is off i might as well do this swap and get the hole in the cab welded up. if it helps my air tank and compressor is mounted where a blazer tank would go which can be easily moved

We can build you a custom alunimum gas tank any wich way you would
want.You can take some specs and contac us then we can give you
price.Our tanks start at $399.00 and go up.
Thankyou,
Justin
www.scottshotrods.com

SCOTI · 01-03-2009, 08:39 PM

Fuelcellguy. Nice tanks built to your specs w/only word of mouth for promoting the quality.

mycool72 · 01-03-2009, 09:17 PM

I have an RCI 20gal aluminum tank in between the rails at the very back. I will have to cut a hole in the bed but it doesn't hang low at all. You can prob find some pics by searching through the bagged postings

XXL · 01-03-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Fuelcellguy. Nice tanks built to your specs w/only word of mouth for promoting the quality.

Absolutely first rate product, service, and person. Best way to reach him, in my experience, is to PM him here.

His website.

He's made a number of brackets and gadgets over the years, including an aluminum fuel cell, which I've had installed an in use for about 3 years.

Painter D · 01-03-2009, 11:48 PM

Fuelcellguy built mine looks great ,works great. Move the compressors and put your fuel tank there instead.

*Shane* · 01-03-2009, 11:48 PM

X3 on the Fuelcellguy

steveo10 · 01-04-2009, 06:22 PM

i just left mine in the cab. if i drag through it i have a serious problem.

leftcoast66 · 01-05-2009, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mycool72

I have an RCI 20gal aluminum tank in between the rails at the very back. I will have to cut a hole in the bed but it doesn't hang low at all. You can prob find some pics by searching through the bagged postings

Same here. Put it where the old spare tire mount was at the very back. Doubt I have any pics though I'm starting over w/ a backhalf soon, and yes I will have to cut the floor to make it work.

pissonNOS · 01-05-2009, 10:19 PM

im trying to find pics or measurements on the 20 gallon rci cell i can only find 17 gallons?

Scottshotrods · 01-06-2009, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by pissonNOS

im trying to find pics or measurements on the 20 gallon rci cell i can only find 17 gallons?

You should give us a call at the shop.We build gas tanks
everyday at the shop.We can make any shape or style you
would want.They start at $399.00
Justin
www.scottshotrods.com

stunna · 01-06-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

You should give us a call at the shop.We build gas tanks
everyday at the shop.We can make any shape or style you
would want.They start at $399.00
Justin
www.scottshotrods.com

If you can build a tank for $399 to someones specific specs that would be an excellent price!

mycool72 · 01-06-2009, 10:54 PM

cough cough...i paid 160 for mine at a swap meet brand new. I know summit offers a ton of cells if your looking for cheap. Or props to fuelcellguy, i've only seen pics but damn his tanks look sweet!

Scottshotrods · 01-07-2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mycool72

cough cough...i paid 160 for mine at a swap meet brand new. I know summit offers a ton of cells if your looking for cheap. Or props to fuelcellguy, i've only seen pics but damn his tanks look sweet!

Lets explain a few things here with our fuel tanks we make.
1.we use 50/52 14 ga aluminum for our tanks.You ask why
this is why.When you bend the tanks no cracks when use 50/52.We use 14 ga,when you tig weld it together nothing
will warp nice and clean.
Our tanks come with,
one drain
one sending unit mounting pad
one feed for your fuel unless you have injection we will install one more for a return
two 3/16 aluminum brackets that are welded to the side
of the tank so you can mounted to the frame.
two baffels
100%tig welded and built to any style you want.

Tanks you have mentioned are not built the same way
at all.

One more thing to add all of Scotts parts we make in house
in oxnard ca not outside job shops.All of our parts come
with a lifetime gaurantte.

Thankyou,
Justin

pissonNOS · 01-07-2009, 03:39 PM

i think at the present time i will go with the rci tank, simply due to the cost factor altho i do appreciate scotts putting up the comparison of there product. Also the way the dollar is now means the tank will be alot more than the 400 mark and i can get the rci tank here for $220 canadian

XXL · 01-07-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

Lets explain a few things here with our fuel tanks we make.

...

Tanks you have mentioned are not built the same way
at all.

...

One more thing to add all of Scotts parts we make in house
in oxnard ca not outside job shops.All of our parts come
with a lifetime gaurantte.

You seem to be indicating you have experience with how Fuelcellguy makes his tanks. If you are, you're just plain wrong. If you're not, then you might not want to be simply making stuff up about your competitor's products. It's unethical and damages your company's credibility. What I've seen from you in this post are _3_ "ads" for your product. I think we get it... you sell tanks, please buy from you, yours is best, etc.

As for FCG's tanks (or, since I can only speak for the one he made me, plus the one other that I've seen with my own two eyes-- Yukon Jack's)... his feature set matches what you've listed above and while his are made "in house," they are not made in Oxnard, CA... so, if there's something special about your location, maybe your product really is better. Otherwise... enough, please.

SCOTI · 01-08-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by XXL

You seem to be indicating you have experience with how Fuelcellguy makes his tanks.

Or was the comparison w/the previously mentioned RCI fuel cells?

XXL · 01-08-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Or was the comparison w/the previously mentioned RCI fuel cells?

Not sure. Here's what he quoted with his most recent post above...

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Originally Posted by mycool72

cough cough...i paid 160 for mine at a swap meet brand new. I know summit offers a ton of cells if your looking for cheap. Or props to fuelcellguy, i've only seen pics but damn his tanks look sweet!

Looks like he's generalizing both Summit's and FCG's offerings with his statements. Maybe Scott's can clarify which product he's denigrating.

PBFAB.COM · 01-08-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Not sure. Here's what he quoted with his most recent post above...

Looks like he's generalizing both Summit's and FCG's offerings with his statements. Maybe Scott's can clarify which product he's denigrating.

XXL is always increasing my vocabulary.

SCOTI · 01-08-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

XXL is always increasing my vocabulary.

That's why we allow him to loiter . . .....

XXL · 01-08-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

XXL is always incrementing my lexicon.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That's why we approbate him to tarry . . .....

Fixed that for you guys

Daniel 61 Apache · 01-08-2009, 01:49 AM

Careful XXL or they might defenestrate you........

Scottshotrods · 01-08-2009, 02:41 AM

We never mention anybody
in our post on how they make there tanks on being
good or bad.The company
we were comparing to was
Summit.

We have used there tanks
in our shop in the past.

We have had to modify them as well.

Final we were explaining on
how we make our tanks.

we did not slam anyboby
in our post at all.If you
took it that way we are
sorry about that.

Justin

01-03-2009, 04:19 PM	#1
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	gas tank ideas for airride just wondering what you guys have done about a gas tank in the back with airride i dont want one that hangs really low, my truck isnt overly low in the back i only have bags 2 1/2 blocks and a c notch. I had extensive hail damage to the truck so i figured while the box is off i might as well do this swap and get the hole in the cab welded up. if it helps my air tank and compressor is mounted where a blazer tank would go which can be easily moved __________________ 69 GMC bagged

01-03-2009, 08:39 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: gas tank ideas for airride Fuelcellguy. Nice tanks built to your specs w/only word of mouth for promoting the quality. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-03-2009, 09:17 PM	#4
mycool72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 309	Re: gas tank ideas for airride I have an RCI 20gal aluminum tank in between the rails at the very back. I will have to cut a hole in the bed but it doesn't hang low at all. You can prob find some pics by searching through the bagged postings

01-03-2009, 11:48 PM	#6
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: gas tank ideas for airride Fuelcellguy built mine looks great ,works great. Move the compressors and put your fuel tank there instead. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 Last edited by Painter D; 01-03-2009 at 11:48 PM.

01-03-2009, 11:48 PM	#7
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: gas tank ideas for airride X3 on the Fuelcellguy Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-04-2009 at 02:12 AM.

01-04-2009, 06:22 PM	#8
steveo10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: central indiana Posts: 128	Re: gas tank ideas for airride i just left mine in the cab. if i drag through it i have a serious problem.

01-05-2009, 10:19 PM	#10
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: gas tank ideas for airride im trying to find pics or measurements on the 20 gallon rci cell i can only find 17 gallons? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

01-06-2009, 10:54 PM	#13
mycool72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 309	Re: gas tank ideas for airride cough cough...i paid 160 for mine at a swap meet brand new. I know summit offers a ton of cells if your looking for cheap. Or props to fuelcellguy, i've only seen pics but damn his tanks look sweet!

01-07-2009, 03:39 PM	#15
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: gas tank ideas for airride i think at the present time i will go with the rci tank, simply due to the cost factor altho i do appreciate scotts putting up the comparison of there product. Also the way the dollar is now means the tank will be alot more than the 400 mark and i can get the rci tank here for $220 canadian __________________ 69 GMC bagged

01-08-2009, 01:49 AM	#22
Daniel 61 Apache Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 168	Re: gas tank ideas for airride Careful XXL or they might defenestrate you........

01-08-2009, 02:41 AM	#23
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: gas tank ideas for airride We never mention anybody in our post on how they make there tanks on being good or bad.The company we were comparing to was Summit. We have used there tanks in our shop in the past. We have had to modify them as well. Final we were explaining on how we make our tanks. we did not slam anyboby in our post at all.If you took it that way we are sorry about that. Justin



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