Rear fuel tank installed (pic warning)

jecsd1 · Post by **jecsd1** » January 15, 2009, 8:59 pm

Tonight I got the fuel tank hung behind the rear axle. Thanks to everyone with parts recomendations. I cut out and flipped the rear Xmember like Iceman suggested. It will really protect the tank in the event of an impact plus it made mounting the tank level much easier.

It's a replacement tank for a 48-52 Chev sedan. I know...but the dimensions were PERFECT. All I need to do now is pad the straps and run the filler line. I will be able to fill through the bedside and not worry about filling in the bed.

Just thougth I'd share.

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Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » January 15, 2009, 9:01 pm

Sweeeet.
Nice craftsmanship.
How many gallons?
U@ss

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » January 15, 2009, 9:11 pm

Nice job Jason. That will be a nice set up and Chevy doesn't make the tanks anyway................................

BigTim · Post by **BigTim** » January 15, 2009, 9:16 pm

Great looking craftsmanship Jason, I'm diggin it. I agree with Jim, Chebby don't build tanks anyway.

62galxe · Post by **62galxe** » January 15, 2009, 9:41 pm

tank install looks nice.this is a site that list it and other goodies.ive had this page saved for awhile.
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm
dosent list the gallons though.
tank page
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ ... prd113.htm

jecsd1 · Post by **jecsd1** » January 15, 2009, 9:51 pm

The tank is a 16 gallon, at least thats what ChopperMike told me. The only issue I have left is how to run the filler pipe. I can either run it up and over the frame rail so it will be between the frame and bed (tight fit) or I can cut an approx 2" hole in the side of the frame rail for the tube to travel through. It's after the rear spring hanger so it's not in a high stress area. I will probably do that because it will allow me more freedom with filler location.

Oh I forgot I also got a pop open filler door from Tanks inc. i didn't take a pic but it's a nice unit. Should look real clean when done.

don morris II · Post by **don morris II** » January 15, 2009, 11:04 pm

thanks for the info

nice job

PFM-64f100 · Post by **PFM-64f100** » January 16, 2009, 9:15 am

jecsd1 wrote:
Oh I forgot I also got a pop open filler door from Tanks inc. i didn't take a pic but it's a nice unit. Should look real clean when done.

Can you post a picture of the filler door or maybe a link to it? I need to get one and I love to see that option. It might be easier than what I am planing. thanks

36truck · Post by **36truck** » January 16, 2009, 10:29 am

Here you go Chris.

http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ ... prd103.htm

Fanatic · Post by **Fanatic** » January 16, 2009, 10:39 am

I too was eyeing up that tank.

You did a nice install!

Can you measure how wide the flat area is on the top of the tank? I would like to put a "factory" fuel inj. pump in the top and it looks like it may work REAL nice.

Thanx, Tim

Gnant · Post by **Gnant** » January 16, 2009, 12:44 pm

That looks really nice. Well done. Would like to see how the filler port turns out. Post more pics when done.

jecsd1 · Post by **jecsd1** » January 16, 2009, 4:42 pm

Thats the door I got, more or less. I may not have a chance to get out there this weekend but I will measure it when I get some time.

65f100_Thug · Post by **65f100_Thug** » January 16, 2009, 5:21 pm

That looks great! I am more inspired than ever to get started on mine. I got a question tho.How do you do the rear tank and also rear exit exaust? Is there some kind of unwritten rule how far the pipes got to be from the tank? I just put a new set of pipes from LMC and I think I can adjust them to be 4 inches or more from the tank. If anyone has rear tank rear exaust Pics feel free to whip them out.

jecsd1 ...That is a beautimus tank job well done

jecsd1 · Post by **jecsd1** » January 16, 2009, 5:28 pm

Byron,
I'm not sure where my exhaust will be but that tank only hangs about 5-6 inches below the bottom of the frame and is about 6-8 inches rearward of the axle. I think there would be enough room to run pipes. You could always run them up and over the axle and then outside the framerails. That would more than shield them from the tank

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » January 16, 2009, 5:57 pm

Jason: Nice job. Suggest you add a few more details (measurements etc.) and add to the "Tips and Hints" Forum. Again nice job.

65f100_Thug · Post by **65f100_Thug** » January 16, 2009, 5:59 pm

Jason...Thats kinda what i was thinking.Right now there up and over and directly under the frame 3 or 3 1/2 inches under.

charliemccraney · Post by **charliemccraney** » January 17, 2009, 10:12 am

Looks good!
Get some adhesive backed rubber to put on the straps. It'll prevent metal to metal contact and may help keep things quieter.

statesblue · Post by **statesblue** » January 17, 2009, 10:29 am

Fanatic wrote:I too was eyeing up that tank.

You did a nice install!

Can you measure how wide the flat area is on the top of the tank? I would like to put a "factory" fuel inj. pump in the top and it looks like it may work REAL nice.

Thanx, Tim

If you go on the site this tank was bought, you will see they sell an in tank fuel pump for that tank. If you find something else that will work but for less bones I sure would like to know about it. Im going injected to.

Mellvis · Post by **Mellvis** » January 19, 2009, 10:16 am

Turned out nice! See, it is OK to use some Chevy parts, but just not others. I'm confused, but glad it worked for you!

It's ironic to me because I think these trucks should be left as built and if updates are wanted one should buy a newwer truck.

This is my second post here, I think my other one may have gotten deleted.

jecsd1 · Post by **jecsd1** » January 19, 2009, 10:44 am

Well. I am all about what parts are the best for my application. I try not to get hung up on what number a supplier assigns to my parts