Write up: Gas Tank Relocation

[Camar068]

Thanks Old

 

[Camar068]

Posting for a quick shortcut to Mr. Cleans tail light filler. Page 59. Don't think he'll mind pasting it over here as well. Great Job again Mr. Clean!

http://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/mr-cleans-x-cab-frame-up-squarebody-build.5868/page-59
http://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/mr-cleans-x-cab-frame-up-squarebody-build.5868/page-59

The OCD kicked in today. Had to clean it up a bit, and test fit everything. Run into a little problem, have to find a 90 deg bulb socket, or cut the hinge out and mount it higher on the body.

You must be registered for see images

Made a little cover piece for the tube that comes threw the bed corner. A few tack welds, and than seam sealer, just in case I ever need to remove it.

You must be registered for see images

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Posting for a quick shortcut to Mr. Cleans tail light filler. Page 59. Don't think he'll mind pasting it over here as well. Great Job again Mr. Clean!

http://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/mr-cleans-x-cab-frame-up-squarebody-build.5868/page-59

I knew I saw it on here somewhere and just associated it with @animal do to the red bed.....lol

 

[crazy4offroad]

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach

No

I'll be doing mine like this, but exiting on the driver side. I also have one of those spring-loaded flip-down license plate brackets like the old Pontiac Gran Prix's used but I'm not sure if the tank can be clocked with the filler neck facing the rear bumper or not. I think the 25 gallon tank is square like that but I think the rear bottom section is beveled and it wouldn't look right on one side or the other.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

I'll be doing mine like this, but exiting on the driver side. I also have one of those spring-loaded flip-down license plate brackets like the old Pontiac Gran Prix's used but I'm not sure if the tank can be clocked with the filler neck facing the rear bumper or not. I think the 25 gallon tank is square like that but I think the rear bottom section is beveled and it wouldn't look right on one side or the other.

The tank is flat and full hieghth facing the front and tapers up on the back side. I was gonna do flip down plate fill but the tank sits to high. I actually put a sump on my tank on the tapered part to feed from the bottom instead of from the top. Pics are in my thread. I have a spare K5 tank the one rear bracket is bitched up but is fixable.

 

[Camar068]

got the tank fitted in place. Question is do I paint the tank or not? I need to pull it back out to add anti-squeak anyway, so I could paint it and let it sit overnight.

The rest of the afternoon is going to be running the hard line to the engine bay, mounting the filter, and trimming off that section that sticks out on the cross member and pushes into the tank. I'll slap up a pic or 2 shortly.

You must be registered for see images attach

 

[crazy4offroad]

got the tank fitted in place. Question is do I paint the tank or not? I need to pull it back out to add anti-squeak anyway, so I could paint it and let it sit overnight.

The rest of the afternoon is going to be running the hard line to the engine bay, mounting the filter, and trimming off that section that sticks out on the cross member and pushes into the tank. I'll slap up a pic or 2 shortly.

I painted mine, and even panted the bottom half with a can of spray-on bedliner.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Painted mine too.

 

[74 Shortbed]

I would paint it...

 

[Camar068]

Painted, installed, lines ran, everything but the electrical is done....but so tired forgot to take pics lol. Thanks again @Old77 for the guide, and others that posted pertinent info.

I am looking for the male end that this connector plugs into. I'm guessing they are specific to 87 and up squares w/throttle bodies. Ideas?

Guess I could be a bit more specific, the pic below is the fuel pump power and gauge signal connector on the fuel sender for an 87 Suburban V10. You can see the Gnd wire dangling to the right.

You must be registered for see images attach

 

[Apache Man]

i HAVE A 1986 cHEVY sILVERADO SHORT BED AND i AM NEEDING TO RELOCATE THE FUEL TANK TO THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. WHAT FUEL CELL WILL WORK ? I AM HAVING A TIME TRYING TO FIND ONE THAT ISNT CUSTOM TO DO THIS. WHICH MODEL IS SHOWN IN THESE PHOTOS? i AM PUTTING A 1958 CHEVY APCHE 3100 SHORTBED ON TOP OF THE 86 SILVERADO FRAME

 

[Honky Kong jr]

i HAVE A 1986 cHEVY sILVERADO SHORT BED AND i AM NEEDING TO RELOCATE THE FUEL TANK TO THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. WHAT FUEL CELL WILL WORK ? I AM HAVING A TIME TRYING TO FIND ONE THAT ISNT CUSTOM TO DO THIS. WHICH MODEL IS SHOWN IN THESE PHOTOS? i AM PUTTING A 1958 CHEVY APCHE 3100 SHORTBED ON TOP OF THE 86 SILVERADO FRAME

K5 Blazer tanks fit in nicely but even that is a "custom" install

 

[Georgeb]

If you get a blazer tank you will also want to grab the cross members that are in front and behind the tank and some straps. Its pretty much bolt in from there.

 

[Camar068]

forgot to share, I found the connector above on fleabay. 5 each (both male/female connectors) for around $15.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

forgot to share, I found the connector above on fleabay. 5 each (both male/female connectors) for around $15.

Cool!!