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SeanB242 · 01-19-2019, 08:58 PM

Ive searched through 3 pages of posts and haven’t found what I’m looking for. We have the rear blazer tank in now but we’re wanto to change it to a tank with the filler neck behind the plate.

I know it been done but can’t find any info on which tank to use that will fit between the frame rails.

Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

1968aj · 01-19-2019, 11:01 PM

I believe some people used a 69 Camaro tank.

**72 tigger** · 01-20-2019, 10:08 AM

That’s what I used

**72 tigger** · 01-20-2019, 10:15 AM

Pics of mounting brackets l made

Jim Boy · 01-20-2019, 11:25 AM

Made in Canada eh! Shocking as I didn't think we made anything anymore. Live long enough you will learn. Have a good one.

Green68c-10 · 01-20-2019, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

That’s what I used

The 69 Camaro tank fits without cutting?

**72 tigger** · 01-20-2019, 03:34 PM

yes, no cutting

SeanB242 · 01-20-2019, 09:30 PM

Thanks guys. That’s what we’ll do.

Beer Maker · 01-20-2019, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanB242

I know it been done but can’t find any info on which tank to use that will fit between the frame rails.

Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

A camaro tank will not fit between the rails. It will mount up underneath the frame and allow you to refuel from behind the license plate.

lutronjim · 01-20-2019, 10:55 PM

I used 65 GTO

RustyBucket · 01-21-2019, 02:58 AM

bend WAY over or squat down & fill 'er up.... not GM's greatest design achievement. Just one old fat guy's opinion. I've owned them for 50+ years. Unhandy design even before I was old & fat.

sick472 · 01-21-2019, 12:57 PM

I have two cars with the rear fill tanks (67 GTO and 67 Mustang) and I HATE THE DESIGN.

Squating to fill and listen when they are close to full, only being able to fill on less than the lowest pump handle setling, spilling gas at the station, and not to mention the spillage when you drive them with any acceleration.

It's a bad idea, but you have some chances of improving the design with a truck if the fill neck can be longer and several inches higher than the tank. I would look into adding a backsplash device of some sort. Definetly do your homework.

SeanB242 · 03-10-2019, 04:49 PM

I’ve found a Camaro tank on eBay for $140 with sending unit. But the description says no vent so I assume I need a vented gas cap? That should keep the fuel flowing yes?

01-19-2019, 08:58 PM	#1
SeanB242 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bonne Terre MO Posts: 192	Gas tank with license plate fill Ive searched through 3 pages of posts and haven’t found what I’m looking for. We have the rear blazer tank in now but we’re wanto to change it to a tank with the filler neck behind the plate. I know it been done but can’t find any info on which tank to use that will fit between the frame rails. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

01-19-2019, 11:01 PM	#2
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: Gas tank with license plate fill I believe some people used a 69 Camaro tank.

01-20-2019, 10:08 AM	#3
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: Gas tank with license plate fill That’s what I used

01-20-2019, 10:15 AM	#4
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: Gas tank with license plate fill Pics of mounting brackets l made Attached Images

01-20-2019, 11:25 AM	#5
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 197	Re: Gas tank with license plate fill Made in Canada eh! Shocking as I didn't think we made anything anymore. Live long enough you will learn. Have a good one.

01-20-2019, 03:34 PM	#7
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: Gas tank with license plate fill yes, no cutting

01-20-2019, 09:30 PM	#8
SeanB242 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bonne Terre MO Posts: 192	Re: Gas tank with license plate fill Thanks guys. That’s what we’ll do.

01-20-2019, 10:55 PM	#10
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: Gas tank with license plate fill I used 65 GTO

01-21-2019, 02:58 AM	#11
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: Gas tank with license plate fill bend WAY over or squat down & fill 'er up.... not GM's greatest design achievement. Just one old fat guy's opinion. I've owned them for 50+ years. Unhandy design even before I was old & fat. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!! Last edited by RustyBucket; 01-21-2019 at 02:34 PM.

01-21-2019, 12:57 PM	#12
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,130	Re: Gas tank with license plate fill I have two cars with the rear fill tanks (67 GTO and 67 Mustang) and I HATE THE DESIGN. Squating to fill and listen when they are close to full, only being able to fill on less than the lowest pump handle setling, spilling gas at the station, and not to mention the spillage when you drive them with any acceleration. It's a bad idea, but you have some chances of improving the design with a truck if the fill neck can be longer and several inches higher than the tank. I would look into adding a backsplash device of some sort. Definetly do your homework. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

03-10-2019, 04:49 PM	#13
SeanB242 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bonne Terre MO Posts: 192	Re: Gas tank with license plate fill I’ve found a Camaro tank on eBay for $140 with sending unit. But the description says no vent so I assume I need a vented gas cap? That should keep the fuel flowing yes?



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