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Looking to put gas tank in bed of my 41 #456020 09/26/2008 1:59 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 98 Stockton CA P Perro 'Bolter
Perro 'Bolter P Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 98 Stockton CA	Looking to put gas tank in bed of my 41 1/2.Looks like the 69 nova,with the long filler tub, will fit beetween the rails. My question is should i remove the rear frame rail so it could fit alot nicer? how much support, will i lose.Looking for any help. Thanks in advance. Randy 1952 Chevy Suburban 1964 Chevy Suburban 1965 Chevy Suburban 4X4 1941 Chevy Truck 1948 Sedan Delivery 2000 K2500 Suburban 2008 K1500 Suburban Run with the dogs or [censored] with the puppies

Re: Looking to put gas tank in bed of my 41 Perro #456046 09/26/2008 4:07 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 san francisco B bigbadswingdaddy Shop Shark
bigbadswingdaddy Shop Shark B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 san francisco	This might not be the correct answer, but I dodn't think you want to remove any cross bracing on those frames. The frames are real flexible as it is and have a tendency to warp and twist

Re: Looking to put gas tank in bed of my 41 bigbadswingdaddy #456079 09/26/2008 7:50 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 275 Dallas/Fort Worth, Tx C countilaw Shop Shark
countilaw Shop Shark C Joined: May 2007 Posts: 275 Dallas/Fort Worth, Tx	I am using a tank from summit. This tank will fit between the rear rails, behind the rear cross member. You can cut a hole in the middle plank and have access to the filler. Summit Racing Fuel Cell Frank Last edited by countilaw; 09/26/2008 7:52 AM. No better smell than that of fresh paint. I've been building and painting cars/trucks for 47 years. Not gonna stop now. http://www.coxcustomcars.com/

Re: Looking to put gas tank in bed of my 41 countilaw #456093 09/26/2008 1:15 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 DALLAS/BLANCO TEXAS B BIG CHEVY 3600 Master Gabster
BIG CHEVY 3600 Master Gabster B Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 DALLAS/BLANCO TEXAS	You can move the cross member. Probably should not REmove it! ~Jim

Re: Looking to put gas tank in bed of my 41 BIG CHEVY 3600 #456130 09/26/2008 4:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 98 Stockton CA P Perro 'Bolter
Perro 'Bolter P Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 98 Stockton CA	Thanks, so far. anymore ideas ad advice will help. Thanks Randy 1952 Chevy Suburban 1964 Chevy Suburban 1965 Chevy Suburban 4X4 1941 Chevy Truck 1948 Sedan Delivery 2000 K2500 Suburban 2008 K1500 Suburban Run with the dogs or [censored] with the puppies

Re: Looking to put gas tank in bed of my 41 Perro #456133 09/26/2008 4:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 Hampton, VA M Mobileortho 'Bolter
Mobileortho 'Bolter M Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 Hampton, VA	I moved the crossmember in mine to give me some additional room for my tank. So far so good. I also agree with Big Chev, don't REMOVE it. Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600

Re: Looking to put gas tank in bed of my 41 Mobileortho #456180 09/26/2008 8:58 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 451 Corpus Christi, Texas C Cavebull Shop Shark
Cavebull Shop Shark C Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 451 Corpus Christi, Texas	Have you looked at the following gas tanks as an option? I have seen nice installs and they would require no removal of crossmember (on my 46). Give me a email and I will send you a picture of an install. Hovarth has good pictures of his but it is not in a deco. High quality Ni-terne plated steel gas tank with 3-year warranty Cost: 146.00 Applications: Blazer (Full Size): 1973-81 31 gallon Jimmy (Full Size): 1973-81 31 gallon Suburban: 1973-81 31 gallon Features: Small filler pipe, 1-1/4" ID, Depth of bottom half 5-1/2" Capacity: 25, 31 gallons (depth diffences) Dimensions: 28-3/4" x 28-1/8" x 12-3/4" Free with Tank: Rubber O-ring and lock ring for sending unit Packaging: Boxed Part Number: GM-15A and GM-14A cost: 146.00 http://www.quantaproducts.com/products.asp?dept=30 Cavebull cavebull Stovebolts - so easy even a Cavebull can do it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/dodsonbrett/collections

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