Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

David67 · 07-26-2010, 02:58 PM

Those of you who have moved it or kept it, tell me what you think. Pros, cons for each option. Pics!

Thanks in advance!

splehigh · 07-26-2010, 03:26 PM

Its much easier to just leave it in the cab. LOL.

Seriously though, when my tank in the cab is full it is noisy and I sometimes smell a little fuel. I think the noise is from the sides of the tank flexing. It would be nice to have some more room behind the seat as well.

Sinister · 07-26-2010, 03:27 PM

I left mine in the cab so I could put my spare tire under the bed.

Zoomin · 07-26-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

I left mine in the cab so I could put my spare tire under the bed.

There you go. The pickup with the bad rep for gas tanks (CBS manufactured BS, IIRC) was the Silverado with side mounted tanks. Get T-boned and there ya go.

Those that are mounting them in the back are looking for trouble with a much more likely rear end collision, because protection isn't engineered in, IMO.

Mine's staying put.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-26-2010, 04:04 PM

Only thing I dont like about my blazer tank is:

PITA filler
No spare tire place (except putting in bed, that looks ugly but its a truck oh well)

71meangreenc10 · 07-26-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Only thing I dont like about my blazer tank is:

PITA filler
No spare tire place (except putting in bed, that looks ugly but its a truck oh well)

X2...

Filler is the pain, I have a billion vents and it still wont fill fast.......Hate poly tanks.

Smitty

cdowns · 07-26-2010, 04:14 PM

they've worked fine for 40years have never seen a need to move one

Alex Hayley · 07-26-2010, 05:44 PM

Unless you need the space behind your seat for something other than gas leave it there. I have a million more important things to spend my time on than moving something that works perfectly well.

Jwill41 · 07-26-2010, 05:50 PM

leave it in the cab. I moved mine and it was such a pain to fill that I put it back in the cab.

Cole Trickle · 07-26-2010, 05:55 PM

I would consider moving it if there was a reason other than speakers....Dosent gain me any more leg room so its just extra $$$ and trouble I can spend elsewhere.

big_al_71 · 07-26-2010, 06:10 PM

When we redid my truck I did not see any real benefit as to moving the tank to under the bed. I never smell any gas in my truck not did I fing it necessary at all..

Rodk65 · 07-26-2010, 06:32 PM

I left mine in the cab after some modifications. I had 3 bungs soldered into the bottom of the tank so that my high pressure fuel pump mounted on the frame for the fuel injection wouldn't be starved when I turned a corner. I removed the sock from the original fuel line from the sending unit and use it as a return line. Works great.

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Cole Trickle · 07-26-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

When we redid my truck I did not see any real benefit as to moving the tank to under the bed. I never smell any gas in my truck not did I fing it necessary at all..

Al,

When you added the sound deading material how much did it knock the noise level down vs. stock?

1-10 (10 being loud)

I would say the truck is a solid 9 now...lol

mwilliams5891 · 12-28-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

Al,

When you added the sound deading material how much did it knock the noise level down vs. stock?

1-10 (10 being loud)

I would say the truck is a solid 9 now...lol

As far as I understand that "sound deadener" is really meant to reduce rattles and you need more or a CCF material to actually kill most sound.

look here:

http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi

and this is a place that sells some good stuff... I'm not saying buy it you can just see some of it

http://www.secondskinaudio.com/

Shyguy · 07-26-2010, 06:21 PM

I probably will never move the tank out of the cab, no advantage that I can see since both my trucks have bucket seats.

Having a tank in the cab is part of the old trucks.

I am more into original workable trucks myself, but I do appreciate all the work that people have put into their trucks to make them the way they want.

Dads69C10 · 07-26-2010, 08:12 PM

Ive always been told it was more of a safety issue, is there any truth to that?

mbgmike · 07-26-2010, 08:20 PM

I would leave it personally. I don't recall many ever being wrecked and having problems as far as a safety issue and as far as smelling gas I smoked in them for years

I am one of those weird ones that don't mind the smell.
Unless you like the looks better I would just leave it.

**rbagley** · 07-26-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dads69C10

Ive always been told it was more of a safety issue, is there any truth to that?

If your pickup were to end up on its side somehow the gas cap would get yanked off and gas would spill out and probably all over the driver. If you were sliding and generating sparks there would probably be a good chance of becoming dead.

Bad70sbchevy · 07-26-2010, 10:25 PM

I moved mine and I love it. I did it at first for safety reasons since its my daily driver and thats the last thing I want to have behind the seat in a crash. I did notice a major improvement in ride quality once I put mine in the back. Also like mentioned before you will get some added traction in the rear. If you do change gas tanks, I highly reccomend using a 1969 Camaro gas tank if you do want to change yours to the rear. It lets you hide the filler neck behind the license plate (no holes in the bed), the fuel sender works with the gas guage, and it does not hang down hardly at all compared to the Blazer tank conversion (Also its cheaper than the blazer tank).

67_ShortFleet · 07-27-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad70sbchevy

I moved mine and I love it. I did it at first for safety reasons since its my daily driver and thats the last thing I want to have behind the seat in a crash. I did notice a major improvement in ride quality once I put mine in the back. Also like mentioned before you will get some added traction in the rear. If you do change gas tanks, I highly reccomend using a 1969 Camaro gas tank if you do want to change yours to the rear. It lets you hide the filler neck behind the license plate (no holes in the bed), the fuel sender works with the gas guage, and it does not hang down hardly at all compared to the Blazer tank conversion (Also its cheaper than the blazer tank).

Do you have any pictures of what you did?

Bad70sbchevy · 07-27-2010, 11:07 AM

Yeah, I'll post some today.

wzuke · 07-28-2010, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad70sbchevy

I moved mine and I love it. I did it at first for safety reasons since its my daily driver and thats the last thing I want to have behind the seat in a crash. I did notice a major improvement in ride quality once I put mine in the back. Also like mentioned before you will get some added traction in the rear. If you do change gas tanks, I highly reccomend using a 1969 Camaro gas tank if you do want to change yours to the rear. It lets you hide the filler neck behind the license plate (no holes in the bed), the fuel sender works with the gas guage, and it does not hang down hardly at all compared to the Blazer tank conversion (Also its cheaper than the blazer tank).

Just saw the pictures - Thanks

wzuke · 07-28-2010, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad70sbchevy

I moved mine and I love it. I did it at first for safety reasons since its my daily driver and thats the last thing I want to have behind the seat in a crash. I did notice a major improvement in ride quality once I put mine in the back. Also like mentioned before you will get some added traction in the rear. If you do change gas tanks, I highly reccomend using a 1969 Camaro gas tank if you do want to change yours to the rear. It lets you hide the filler neck behind the license plate (no holes in the bed), the fuel sender works with the gas guage, and it does not hang down hardly at all compared to the Blazer tank conversion (Also its cheaper than the blazer tank).

Thanks for the pictures!

steves1967 · 07-28-2010, 12:10 PM

I've tried 4 different gas caps, and I still get fuel dribbling out when I go around a right turn. I only keep the tank 1/2 full now, and my paint appreciates it. I plan on moving my tank to the back real soon.

Bad70sbchevy · 07-28-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wzuke

Thanks for the pictures!

Your welcome.

07-26-2010, 02:58 PM	#1
David67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 886	Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? Those of you who have moved it or kept it, tell me what you think. Pros, cons for each option. Pics! Thanks in advance!

07-26-2010, 03:26 PM	#2
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? Its much easier to just leave it in the cab. LOL. Seriously though, when my tank in the cab is full it is noisy and I sometimes smell a little fuel. I think the noise is from the sides of the tank flexing. It would be nice to have some more room behind the seat as well. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=355153

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Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? I left mine in the cab so I could put my spare tire under the bed. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

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oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? Only thing I dont like about my blazer tank is: PITA filler No spare tire place (except putting in bed, that looks ugly but its a truck oh well) __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? Unless you need the space behind your seat for something other than gas leave it there. I have a million more important things to spend my time on than moving something that works perfectly well.

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Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? leave it in the cab. I moved mine and it was such a pain to fill that I put it back in the cab. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

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Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? I would consider moving it if there was a reason other than speakers....Dosent gain me any more leg room so its just extra $$$ and trouble I can spend elsewhere. __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

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big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? When we redid my truck I did not see any real benefit as to moving the tank to under the bed. I never smell any gas in my truck not did I fing it necessary at all.. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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Rodk65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Holmen, WI Posts: 212	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? I left mine in the cab after some modifications. I had 3 bungs soldered into the bottom of the tank so that my high pressure fuel pump mounted on the frame for the fuel injection wouldn't be starved when I turned a corner. I removed the sock from the original fuel line from the sending unit and use it as a return line. Works great. __________________ ROD 1969 K10 4x4 Short Fleet. Tuned Port Injection 350/700R4, Cruise, tilt and factory A/C. 1971 C20 Camper Special. 350/350. SOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe LT

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Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? I probably will never move the tank out of the cab, no advantage that I can see since both my trucks have bucket seats. Having a tank in the cab is part of the old trucks. I am more into original workable trucks myself, but I do appreciate all the work that people have put into their trucks to make them the way they want. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

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07-26-2010, 08:20 PM	#17
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? I would leave it personally. I don't recall many ever being wrecked and having problems as far as a safety issue and as far as smelling gas I smoked in them for years I am one of those weird ones that don't mind the smell. Unless you like the looks better I would just leave it.

07-26-2010, 10:25 PM	#19
Bad70sbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newberry,FL Posts: 277	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? I moved mine and I love it. I did it at first for safety reasons since its my daily driver and thats the last thing I want to have behind the seat in a crash. I did notice a major improvement in ride quality once I put mine in the back. Also like mentioned before you will get some added traction in the rear. If you do change gas tanks, I highly reccomend using a 1969 Camaro gas tank if you do want to change yours to the rear. It lets you hide the filler neck behind the license plate (no holes in the bed), the fuel sender works with the gas guage, and it does not hang down hardly at all compared to the Blazer tank conversion (Also its cheaper than the blazer tank). Last edited by Bad70sbchevy; 07-26-2010 at 10:27 PM.

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Bad70sbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newberry,FL Posts: 277	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? Yeah, I'll post some today.



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steves1967 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Manteca, Ca USA Posts: 300	Re: Should I leave the Fuel Tank in the Cab? I've tried 4 different gas caps, and I still get fuel dribbling out when I go around a right turn. I only keep the tank 1/2 full now, and my paint appreciates it. I plan on moving my tank to the back real soon. __________________ '71 Chevy 3/4 Ton Longbed '22 Chevy Tahoe RST '67 Firebird- 8 sec street car '19 Chevy CC 4x4 Duramax Dually

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