61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

61ShortboxDave · 11-23-2018, 02:56 PM

To all,

I'm building a 61 Short Box Fleetside (with a 65 nose). I'm now trying to decide what the best set up would be for an underbed rear fuel tank? I'm planning on going with a 2000 6.0, 4L80e. Fuel injected or carburated. I'm still not sure but I am looking for any tips, suggestions, sources of information as to how to set up a safe underbed tank. Or a source for one. Brackets? etc. I'm at a point where I'd like to fit it and make any frame modifications as needed. I greatly appreciate any and all guidance !!

Thanks, Dave

PreacherRider · 11-23-2018, 03:07 PM

I bought a $200 Blazer tank for my 65 stepside short box from Brother's I think. When I mocked it up, the tank hung down so low in the back it was too visible for my liking and I feared it might get damaged. I ended up spending about $450 for an aluminum tank that fits much better. Just my 2 cents worth.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-23-2018, 05:24 PM

This thread discussing tank relocation - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558629
Shows the POL Tank - https://www.performanceonline.com/19...ank-19-Gallon/

AcampoDave · 11-23-2018, 08:08 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621177 this is the thread i started when i did mine. I am still very pleased with my decision. I did it pretty economically too, with new stuff.

**pdxhall** · 11-24-2018, 12:49 AM

I used a 65 mustang tank tucked up in between the frame rails

61ShortboxDave · 12-14-2018, 02:30 PM

I greatly appreciate all the information.

Thanks, Dave

Macdaddy1 · 12-14-2018, 08:22 PM

I used the universal tank from Tanks INC. which comes with straps to attach it with.

**Captainfab** · 12-14-2018, 11:27 PM

A '60-'62 frame does not accommodate a gas tank exactly the same as the '63 and up frames do.

11-23-2018, 02:56 PM	#1
61ShortboxDave Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: cohoes, ny Posts: 24	61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation To all, I'm building a 61 Short Box Fleetside (with a 65 nose). I'm now trying to decide what the best set up would be for an underbed rear fuel tank? I'm planning on going with a 2000 6.0, 4L80e. Fuel injected or carburated. I'm still not sure but I am looking for any tips, suggestions, sources of information as to how to set up a safe underbed tank. Or a source for one. Brackets? etc. I'm at a point where I'd like to fit it and make any frame modifications as needed. I greatly appreciate any and all guidance !! Thanks, Dave

11-23-2018, 03:07 PM	#2
PreacherRider Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 16	Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation I bought a $200 Blazer tank for my 65 stepside short box from Brother's I think. When I mocked it up, the tank hung down so low in the back it was too visible for my liking and I feared it might get damaged. I ended up spending about $450 for an aluminum tank that fits much better. Just my 2 cents worth.

11-23-2018, 05:24 PM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation This thread discussing tank relocation - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558629 Shows the POL Tank - https://www.performanceonline.com/19...ank-19-Gallon/ __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-23-2018, 08:08 PM	#4
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,778	Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621177 this is the thread i started when i did mine. I am still very pleased with my decision. I did it pretty economically too, with new stuff.

11-24-2018, 12:49 AM	#5
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation I used a 65 mustang tank tucked up in between the frame rails Attached Images __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

12-14-2018, 02:30 PM	#6
61ShortboxDave Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: cohoes, ny Posts: 24	Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation I greatly appreciate all the information. Thanks, Dave

12-14-2018, 08:22 PM	#7
Macdaddy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Niceville Florida Posts: 347	Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation I used the universal tank from Tanks INC. which comes with straps to attach it with.

12-14-2018, 11:27 PM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 61 Short Box Fleetside Fuel Tank Relocation A '60-'62 frame does not accommodate a gas tank exactly the same as the '63 and up frames do. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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