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Old 04-06-2020, 01:14 PM   #1
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Another Fuel Tank Retrofit Thread....

I have seen posts of various sorts of the different kinds of fuel tanks guys have used when retrofitting to a rear mounted tank. Yes, there are a lot of custom built tanks to choose from, I am not interested in those.

What I want to do is know more about the retrofit tanks from other vehicles to use on a 67-72 build.

From searching the forum, I have found these options:

1. Blazer tank
2. 69 Camaro tank
3. 49-52 Chevy Passenger car tank

Anyone have experience with other tank swaps?
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Old 04-06-2020, 01:41 PM   #2
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Re: Another Fuel Tank Retrofit Thread....

I used a 32 gallon Blazer tank. Don't remember the year. Then changed the filler neck to center so I can use either side at the gas pump. My truck is a 69/70 C-30
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Old 04-06-2020, 05:08 PM   #3
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I used a 32 gallon Blazer tank. Don't remember the year. Then changed the filler neck to center so I can use either side at the gas pump. My truck is a 69/70 C-30
Man, that is a huge tank! I like your fill mount, looks good.
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Old 04-06-2020, 06:31 PM   #4
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Man, that is a huge tank! I like your fill mount, looks good.
Thanks. Yes that was a bit of a squeeze to fit in a swb. This veiw give you a better look at how it went in. Close to the differential but it clears
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Old 03-28-2021, 08:57 PM   #5
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Re: Another Fuel Tank Retrofit Thread....

Do you have a photo of the rear with the bed on? I love the idea of a large tank but that seems like it might hang down pretty low.

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Thanks. Yes that was a bit of a squeeze to fit in a swb. This veiw give you a better look at how it went in. Close to the differential but it clears
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Old 03-29-2021, 08:26 PM   #6
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Do you have a photo of the rear with the bed on? I love the idea of a large tank but that seems like it might hang down pretty low.
Yes. I built my bed but I don't know if this pic helps. I have others. The tank sits up a tad bit higher than the plane of my frame.
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Re: Another Fuel Tank Retrofit Thread....

The rear section of that bed is removable (between the wheel wells) so the fuel tank is accessible.
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