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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 134 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 134 | 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
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | 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
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | I've read that a 60's Mustang tank has been used. Add some cross members for protection from rear end collisions | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 |
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?
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 134 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 134 | 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
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 134 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 134 | Evan what year blazer tank did u use. Your set up looks great Thanks for Pics | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | 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.
Evan
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 134 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 134 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | flattop49,
If your old 1954 tank is good, you might want to offer it for sale in the Swap Meet?
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | 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.
Evan
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | I raised the seat 1.5" on my '54 AD, helped.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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