Help finding gas tank 59 Chevy apache

[bobdavis2010]

Hello guys I need help? I'm looking for a gas tank for my truck it has a motor out of a 96 Chevy truck 5.7 fuel injected vortec I see gas tanks for $400 but I don't have that kind of money I was going to go to the junk yard and try and find one any ideas is any body running a tank from another vehicle
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[Coupeguy2001]

fuel injection tanks are the expensive part.
In our trucks, the frame rails are too close together to use a conventional tank out of something as is.
You might have to buy a tank that fits, then adapt it to a pump. You can also use the mustang tank, and on Ebay, buy a submersible pump for $20 or so, make a bracket for it that is anchored to the sender unit and then place the ring on the sender with a new o ring.

[bobdavis2010]

What year of mustang tank ? Would that tank have a return
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[1-ton of fun]

i don't know about the year, but a return can be added to any tank pretty easily.

[Dave0]

I put a 01 camaro tank in my 55 second series. Had to trim the bottom of one rail. But I got away from having the bed filler. Plus I got a complete tank and a extra pump for 100

Theres a build thread on this page now..

[bobdavis2010]

Nice thanks
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[Dave0]

16.5 gallons btw

[tmoble]

Dave, interested in more info on this tank. Which build thread is it? Have you got a link to it? I see there's several build sections.

[Dave0]

Originally Posted by tmoble

Dave, interested in more info on this tank. Which build thread is it? Have you got a link to it? I see there's several build sections.

Not really a build thread but more of just a bunch of pics. Questions from me too

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702899

[Coupeguy2001]

Dave,
Now I have questions.
1. Why did you take the original spring perches out if you put different ones back in same place?
2. Was that a long bed frame cut short?
3. is that a plastic tank?
4. Where are you going to put your exhaust?

[Dave0]

Originally Posted by Coupeguy2001

Dave,
Now I have questions.
1. Why did you take the original spring perches out if you put different ones back in same place?
2. Was that a long bed frame cut short?
3. is that a plastic tank?
4. Where are you going to put your exhaust?

1 to put wider (s10 springs in)
2 short bed
3 poly tank
4 dump out before axle...

[Coupeguy2001]

what advantage does the S 10 springs provide?

I had turn downs before, and they just made the tailgate dirty.
(and everything from axle back).

[Dave0]

Originally Posted by Coupeguy2001

what advantage does the S 10 springs provide?

I had turn downs before, and they just made the tailgate dirty.
(and everything from axle back).

Better ride, 2.5 inches wide vs 2inch... Plus I used a S10 4X4 rear end, that has 2.5 inch perches on it..

Im going to blow it out the side. Not turn it down and blow **** all over my truck...

[tmoble]

Thanks Dave. I've been into that thread several times but not lately. That Camaro tank deal looks like a winner.

[Dave0]

Another note. The gas tank will fit in if you dont trim the lt rail. I will just hang down further...

Also, I took the rear cross member out and spread the rails open a 1/8 inch a piece (1/4 inch total) And it really helps with fit! But you would have to ream out the holes for the bed to bolt on the rear...

[bobdavis2010]

Any tips on trying to mount this tank??