The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area The HiPo Shop Gas tank relocation 1954 3100

Need some ideas on what the best gas tank to use in relocating tank to the bed between frame rails. Have seen the ones advertised on eBay seemed a little pricey. Stovebolt era always come through with the best way. Thanks for any ideas

the "best way" is the way the factory did it, behind the seat .... for rear frame mount time bombs, you just need to get some measurements and hit the scrap yards - and remember to remove all the spare tire mount items back there

Bill

I've read that a 60's Mustang tank has been used. Add some cross members for protection from rear end collisions

There might be good reasons for relocating the tank. We should not even question you - it is your truck.

But, why do you want to relocate the fuel tank?

A Blazer tank fits good and has the filler neck angled toward the left rear fender while the Mustang filler is center mounted. I don't like a filler cap poking through the bed wood as it gets in the way of any cargo in the bed. Pictures of a 52 with Blazer tank, filler tube routing, and motorcycle type "pop up" fuel filler cap. If cap is painted body color it is nearly invisible.

[img]https://s1.postimg.org/7p4wsudz7f/003.jpg[/img]
[img]https://s1.postimg.org/86uyhflzzf/004.jpg[/img]
[img]https://s1.postimg.org/1owqo4dt17/016.jpg[/img]

Thanks for the replies. I'm 6'6" and I need the room in the cab. Sounds like blazer is the way to go. Thanks to all

Evan what year blazer tank did u use. Your set up looks great Thanks for Pics

I can't tell you what year Blazer the tank came from as we just went to the salvage yard with a tape measure and found one that would fit between the frame rails.It has to be 1986 or older because it is a non in tank fuel pump one for a carburetor. Rock Auto has brand new ones (with measurements) for under a 100 bucks if you want to check them out.

Great, Thanks

flattop49,

If your old 1954 tank is good, you might want to offer it for sale in the Swap Meet?

Just a note here to a 6-6 tall guy. You will gain zero more room at the top of the seat as it is already against the back of the cab. A thinner seat that has the back more vertical will move your butt back some and give more leg room. For some really tall people we go to a smaller steering wheel for knee clearance but this is usually coupled with power steering. AD's were definitely smaller driver friendly.

I raised the seat 1.5" on my '54 AD, helped.

Ed