Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lokin4AReason · 11-18-2020, 11:54 PM

Hello all

I have been viewing thread(s) on here for some time now

Seen some great idea(s) but something still feels like its missing . . .

Looking to relocate my tank to the rear but dont want it to not show past the rear bumper

Also see some modifications at where the tank was installed almost by the back of the cab underneath and by the trailing arm support using a 65/ 66 mustang tank .

Does any one have any insight or foto(s) of current or past mods that were done in relocating the tank ?

AcampoDave · 11-19-2020, 12:04 AM

I too wanted a rear tank that didn't show....so I started this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621177 and I found it.

Lokin4AReason · 11-19-2020, 02:32 AM

Noticed as well , interchanging jeep components is being used a bit on these older model c10(s) . . .

**pdxhall** · 11-19-2020, 03:28 AM

Here's nine. Early mustang tank I mounted between the frame rails

1966c10shrtbd · 11-19-2020, 05:23 PM

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Lokin4AReason · 11-20-2020, 05:29 PM

Any foto(s) of the plumbing ran ?
Like the idea tho ( using the reverse light housing as a filler )

1966c10shrtbd · 11-21-2020, 10:22 AM

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Used the side fill. Had to run rubber vent tubing up & over the wheel well on both sides to be able to vent when filling at the gas station.

**PGSigns** · 11-25-2020, 07:23 PM

Boyd Welding is what I used. Unless you on your knees you dont see it. I also got it black powder coated.
Jimmy

bigmoe · 11-25-2020, 07:42 PM

Tanks Inc universal tank. Doesn't show below bumper. Two optional fill locations.
https://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/p...rod/prd121.htm

gulfcoast66 · 11-26-2020, 04:42 PM

Here's mine for Fuel Injection Engine.. It's a 1995 Roadmaster Tank, Hanger and Hardware.. 22 Gallons and Plastic will out last the truck.lol.

Vortech · 11-26-2020, 05:40 PM

Bigmoe, 66shortbed, can you show how you plumbed your gas tank. Assume they are both side fill tanks?

raic65 · 12-01-2020, 11:15 AM

Using a Rick's VaporWorx tank on my 66 fleetside. I did a bed fill for my swap.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-01-2020, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmoe

Tanks Inc universal tank. Doesn't show below bumper. Two optional fill locations.
https://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/p...rod/prd121.htm

Do you have to modify the frame for the side fill on that tank?

bigmoe · 12-01-2020, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vortech

Bigmoe, 66shortbed, can you show how you plumbed your gas tank. Assume they are both side fill tanks?

The Tanks Inc. tank I referenced has two optional fill locations, one on top and one on the upper side. My truck is away in storage for the winter so I can't get pics but I have a picture I save of the guy who I copied with the exception that I used a metal elbow where it goes up through the floor. I had to make a hole in the frame to route the hose.

bigmoe · 12-02-2020, 12:12 PM

Found a picture of my tank installed. Tanks Inc. USPT-GH. (the vent was moved higher within the fender once the box was installed.)

**The Rocknrod** · 12-02-2020, 01:41 PM

You ran the fill tube thru the frame?

bigmoe · 12-02-2020, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

You ran the fill tube thru the frame?

Yup.

11-18-2020, 11:54 PM	#1
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 974	Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) Hello all I have been viewing thread(s) on here for some time now Seen some great idea(s) but something still feels like its missing . . . Looking to relocate my tank to the rear but dont want it to not show past the rear bumper Also see some modifications at where the tank was installed almost by the back of the cab underneath and by the trailing arm support using a 65/ 66 mustang tank . Does any one have any insight or foto(s) of current or past mods that were done in relocating the tank ? __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

11-19-2020, 12:04 AM	#2
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,783	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) I too wanted a rear tank that didn't show....so I started this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621177 and I found it.

11-19-2020, 02:32 AM	#3
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 974	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) Noticed as well , interchanging jeep components is being used a bit on these older model c10(s) . . . __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

11-19-2020, 03:28 AM	#4
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,086	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) Here's nine. Early mustang tank I mounted 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.

11-19-2020, 05:23 PM	#5
1966c10shrtbd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 75	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside )

11-20-2020, 05:29 PM	#6
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 974	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) Any foto(s) of the plumbing ran ? Like the idea tho ( using the reverse light housing as a filler ) __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

11-21-2020, 10:22 AM	#7
1966c10shrtbd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 75	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) Used the side fill. Had to run rubber vent tubing up & over the wheel well on both sides to be able to vent when filling at the gas station.

11-25-2020, 07:23 PM	#8
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) Boyd Welding is what I used. Unless you on your knees you dont see it. I also got it black powder coated. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

11-25-2020, 07:42 PM	#9
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,004	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) Tanks Inc universal tank. Doesn't show below bumper. Two optional fill locations. https://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/p...rod/prd121.htm Attached Images

11-26-2020, 04:42 PM	#10
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) Here's mine for Fuel Injection Engine.. It's a 1995 Roadmaster Tank, Hanger and Hardware.. 22 Gallons and Plastic will out last the truck.lol. Attached Images __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

11-26-2020, 05:40 PM	#11
Vortech Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Jose California Posts: 196	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) Bigmoe, 66shortbed, can you show how you plumbed your gas tank. Assume they are both side fill tanks?

12-01-2020, 11:15 AM	#12
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 156	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) Using a Rick's VaporWorx tank on my 66 fleetside. I did a bed fill for my swap. Attached Images

12-02-2020, 12:12 PM	#15
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,004	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) Found a picture of my tank installed. Tanks Inc. USPT-GH. (the vent was moved higher within the fender once the box was installed.) Attached Images

12-02-2020, 01:41 PM	#16
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Gas tank relocation ( fleetside ) You ran the fill tube thru the frame? __________________ 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?



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