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| | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 39 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 39 | I saw a 1950 pick up on the net with a fuel tank mounted between the frame rails I think it was a blazer tank has any one done this I dont like the thought of the tank in the cab I am also a need to move my seat back some for leg room and keep my belly from hitting the stock steering wheel Im only 245 lbs im sure some one back in 1950 weighed this I cant be the first with this problem Thanks Tim
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | You'll only gain about an inch, if that. Some move the tank to the rear thinking it's safer. As long as your tank and connections are in good shape, the cab is as safe as any place.
Scott | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | I mounted a Blazer tank in my '50 for they same reasons as you mentioned. At 6'5" 260lbs even an inch is worth it to me. I will also more than likely have to mount the seats a little higher so that I can stretch out a bit more. The tank swap was very simple. I used a tank from a military Blazer with a 25 gallon capacity. I have not decided if I'll run the filler through the rear fender or the bed.
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 |
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 47 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 47 | I plan on mounting a blazer tank in the rear of my truck as i hate the fumes in the cab. | | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1 | I'm doing the S10 frame swap with a 42 pick up. I thinking about moving the tank to the back and using the 4DR Blazer tank. I've read posts on this forum and the S10 forum, and it's been done. I'm wondering if instead of going the wide side between the frame rails, if it's possible to rotate it and have the filler tube facing the rear, instead of the side. It would give more room for dual exhaust. Has anyone tried this? It looks like it'll work. | | |
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