Under Bed Tanks.... do any not hang low?
Are there any under bed tanks that dont hang super low? All the low hanging ones are just ugly.
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Mine tucks up nice. It's built by Rhodes race cars.
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Stop looking up my girls skirt :jest:
Sorry can't help my bed isn't back on to see how it'll look,, but after lowering it, I doubt it'll be seen. I'm not fond of the j hook mounting, And may weld in the tabs to use straps.. mounting it to the bed floor and not the frame.. |
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I was also concerned about this on the truck we are currently building. I went with a Boyd's tank. It is sloped up in the back and I think it will be hidden pretty well. Either way, it is a beautiful product. I don't have the bed yet, but you should get the idea.
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My first conversion to a rear tank was a poly Chevy Blazer tank which was way too low. Swapped it out for an LMC metal tank with a center fill. Price was right at $149.95. You have got to crouch down to see it.
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I just ordered the 69 Camaro tank. ilike the idea of the rear fill I will get some pictures once it gets installed.
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Here is my 69 camaro tank. It fits right up in the frame. It hangs somewhat low but it blends in fairly well and is not all that noticeable.
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I used a Boyd's tank as well. It is designed to bolt up to the bottom of the frame rails. I did it a little different. I took three 3/8-16 Hex Couplings and cut them in half. Drilled holes in the tank mounting flange. Marked the top of the frame rail where I wanted the tank placed. Note: I had to remove the rear cross member but I didn't like the setup anyway. It had been taken out before I bought it and someone welded it back in with little clearance between the rear of the bed and the cross member. I fabbed up a new cross member that I can take in and out since it is now bolted in. Have to be able to take the tank back out for paint!
I then marked the holes on the frame rails and welded the hex couplers in place. Plan to use stainless bolts and a rubber spacer between the coupler and the mounting flange. I think I gained about an inch and a half or so. I haven't put the bed back on yet so i am not 100% sure what will hang down. You can look on Boyd's Welding website to see photos of some installs though. I will try to attach a few pix. |
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I used a Boyd's tank as well. It is designed to bolt up to the bottom of the frame rails. I did it a little different. I took three 3/8-16 Hex Couplings and cut them in half. Drilled holes in the tank mounting flange. Marked the top of the frame rail where I wanted the tank placed. Note: I had to remove the rear cross member but I didn't like the setup anyway. It had been taken out before I bought it and someone welded it back in with little clearance between the rear of the bed and the cross member. I fabbed up a new cross member that I can take in and out since it is now bolted in. Have to be able to take the tank back out for paint!
I then marked the holes on the frame rails and welded the hex couplers in place. Plan to use stainless bolts and a rubber spacer between the coupler and the mounting flange. I think I gained about an inch and a half or so. I haven't put the bed back on yet so i am not 100% sure what will hang down. You can look on Boyd's Welding website to see photos of some installs though. I will try to attach a few pix. |
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I would like to install a Boyd tank in my completed 70 stepper. Is it possible to install tank without removing bed? I have oak bed floor.
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Maybe contact Boyd's directly, they should be able to give you a definitive answer. I don't really have any experience with a step side though, so travel at your own risk. :) |
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My chevelle did that with full tank if you left hard.. I changed to the 82-88 g body tank neck and newer fuel cap and it stop |
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