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54Caddy · 04-11-2011, 12:28 AM

Planing on getting a front drop member, I was wondering what tanks are you guys running in the rear. I want to try and find a tank that will still fit under the stock bed floor but give me enough clearance when layed out. This will be for my 79 so any one with square body please reply back.

broey · 04-11-2011, 01:23 AM

A lot of dudes are using a blazer tank between the frame rails. However I had my saddle tanks sectioned 3 inches so that I could keep both my fuel doors functional. I think it looks silly to have fuel doors that don't work. But pretty much any tank that sits higher than the lowest part of your frame (under the cab) should work.

Dinos63 · 04-11-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by broey

A lot of dudes are using a blazer tank between the frame rails. However I had my saddle tanks sectioned 3 inches so that I could keep both my fuel doors functional. I think it looks silly to have fuel doors that don't work. But pretty much any tank that sits higher than the lowest part of your frame (under the cab) should work.

YEAH THEY WORK OUT SLICK TOO KIND OF WISH I THOUGHT OF THAT ON MINE

54Caddy · 04-11-2011, 02:35 AM

my truck only has one saddle tank. sectioning it would proably make it like a 10 gallon tank to little for me. But that is one good idea. I will land up shaving the gas tank doors. pictures of your set up dino?

JNJchev77 · 04-11-2011, 11:42 AM

Anyone have a pic of the blazer tank setup? For the Bagged/DM guys, how far from the ground does it sit when laid out?

54Caddy · 04-11-2011, 04:15 PM

Man not many pictures of tanks. Maybe its because alot of the trucks are still being built

SCOTI · 04-11-2011, 04:19 PM

I'm using a blazer tank for my 64 but it's not in the stock position. It's been raised several inches.

JNJchev77 · 04-11-2011, 05:06 PM

What year blazer tanks are you guys using?.... Not the 73-91 right?

SCOTI · 04-11-2011, 06:06 PM

Mine is the 67-72 variety which is smaller dimensionally vs. the 73-87 blazer/burb tanks (20-ish gals vs. more).

JNJchev77 · 04-11-2011, 06:40 PM

Thanks Scoti, You wouldn't happen to have any pics of your set up? It mounts under the bed floor? Just tryin to get an idea and best option for my set up... This is the next step for my build

SCOTI · 04-11-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JNJchev77

Thanks Scoti, You wouldn't happen to have any pics of your set up? It mounts under the bed floor? Just tryin to get an idea and best option for my set up... This is the next step for my build

It mounts under a raised bed floor. I could have done the traditional mounting but the tank would have been too close to the road for my taste. I'll see if I have any pics on the camera tonight.

**robnolimit** · 04-12-2011, 03:56 PM

Check the next issue of StreetTrucks, there is an article on custom tanks for 'dropmember' style builds.

JNJchev77 · 04-12-2011, 04:38 PM

54Caddy... Man I just realized I kinda jacked your thread, my apologies!!! I was ready to post the same question, and there it was lol.

54Caddy · 04-12-2011, 11:46 PM

Its alll good man no worries were all just looking for answers. Seems not many square bodys with dropmembers on here. Next issue how you know Rob, you get the black and white issues or what ahahahaha

04-11-2011, 12:28 AM	#1
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Dropmember Gas Tanks Planing on getting a front drop member, I was wondering what tanks are you guys running in the rear. I want to try and find a tank that will still fit under the stock bed floor but give me enough clearance when layed out. This will be for my 79 so any one with square body please reply back. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

04-11-2011, 01:23 AM	#2
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: Dropmember Gas Tanks A lot of dudes are using a blazer tank between the frame rails. However I had my saddle tanks sectioned 3 inches so that I could keep both my fuel doors functional. I think it looks silly to have fuel doors that don't work. But pretty much any tank that sits higher than the lowest part of your frame (under the cab) should work. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

04-11-2011, 02:35 AM	#4
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Dropmember Gas Tanks my truck only has one saddle tank. sectioning it would proably make it like a 10 gallon tank to little for me. But that is one good idea. I will land up shaving the gas tank doors. pictures of your set up dino? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

04-11-2011, 11:42 AM	#5
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Dropmember Gas Tanks Anyone have a pic of the blazer tank setup? For the Bagged/DM guys, how far from the ground does it sit when laid out? __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

04-11-2011, 04:15 PM	#6
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Dropmember Gas Tanks Man not many pictures of tanks. Maybe its because alot of the trucks are still being built __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

04-11-2011, 04:19 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,080	Re: Dropmember Gas Tanks I'm using a blazer tank for my 64 but it's not in the stock position. It's been raised several inches. __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 04-11-2011 at 04:22 PM.

04-11-2011, 05:06 PM	#8
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Dropmember Gas Tanks What year blazer tanks are you guys using?.... Not the 73-91 right? __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

04-11-2011, 06:06 PM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,080	Re: Dropmember Gas Tanks Mine is the 67-72 variety which is smaller dimensionally vs. the 73-87 blazer/burb tanks (20-ish gals vs. more). __________________ 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.*

04-11-2011, 06:40 PM	#10
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Dropmember Gas Tanks Thanks Scoti, You wouldn't happen to have any pics of your set up? It mounts under the bed floor? Just tryin to get an idea and best option for my set up... This is the next step for my build __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

04-12-2011, 03:56 PM	#12
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Dropmember Gas Tanks Check the next issue of StreetTrucks, there is an article on custom tanks for 'dropmember' style builds. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

04-12-2011, 04:38 PM	#13
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Dropmember Gas Tanks 54Caddy... Man I just realized I kinda jacked your thread, my apologies!!! I was ready to post the same question, and there it was lol. __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

04-12-2011, 11:46 PM	#14
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Dropmember Gas Tanks Its alll good man no worries were all just looking for answers. Seems not many square bodys with dropmembers on here. Next issue how you know Rob, you get the black and white issues or what ahahahaha __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage



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