I'm considering buying a truck to restore/rebuild. See my other thread:

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=621699&page=1

On that thread, my focus has become gas tank questions. I figured it was worth starting a new thread just about that.

So I would keep the appearance of the truck stock, but I would do all the upgrades I could to make it safer.

What's the safest gas tank and safest way to install it? Plastic, aluminum? The Blazer tank or a custom tank from LMC or some other dealer?

I would be moving the gas tank from the cab to to under the bed. I've never seen any pictures of someone moving the gas tank in front of the axle. It's always to the rear, which I've read is pretty dangerous if you get rear-ended. Is it possible that a tank could be bought or fabricated to fit in front of the rear axle? Is there any room there for a tank?

I've seen some people say they put the tank "in the bed". What's up with that? Is there a way to do that that doesn't look redneck (no offense, I'm am one)?

Ok, that's enough questions! Your help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks.
Steve.