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MikeS. · 07-25-2012, 12:31 PM

Can someone confirm that the gas tanks used under the bed between the frame on the 60 to 66 pick ups will work for my 63 suburban?
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**aerotruk63** · 07-25-2012, 01:23 PM

Only Burb's and Panels came with tank's between the frame rails. Most trucks came with in cab tanks. Bigger trucks had saddle tanks.

**aerotruk63** · 07-25-2012, 01:26 PM

MikeS. · 07-25-2012, 04:57 PM

Evidently I wasn't clear I was referring to the tanks that were either add-ons or later replacement tanks that are being sold for the trucks, they fit under the bed between the frame.

Auxiliary tanks?

Since the Burb uses the short wheel based frame I'm thinking that the gas tank sold for the 60 to 66 trucks will work on the suburban. Anybody have any other thoughts then that?
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RockTonka · 07-25-2012, 05:43 PM

I've got a repairable stock tank if ya want to go that way, pinhole leak at crease/dent in first pic.

64fleetside · 07-25-2012, 06:14 PM

They fit fine on burbs. Mine was from Classic Parts of America. No dent for the spare though.

**Captainfab** · 07-26-2012, 12:43 AM

The '69-'72 Blazer gas tanks are nearly identicle to the '63-'66 Suburban/Panel gas tanks. As 64fleetside said, there is no indent for a spare tire. I did a side by side comparison some time ago to verify this.

MikeS. · 07-26-2012, 01:03 AM

Thanks guys! I don't plan on putting the spare underneath anyways.

**aerotruk63** · 07-26-2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeS.

Evidently I wasn't clear I was referring to the tanks that were either add-ons or later replacement tanks that are being sold for the trucks, they fit under the bed between the frame.
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Sorry for my interpretation of your question.

MikeS. · 07-26-2012, 07:15 AM

That's all right, not a problem. Maybe I should have posted the ? in French?

Oh wait, I only know like 3 words of French and 2 of those are can-can.

biohazardbill · 08-28-2012, 08:42 PM

Mike did you put this tank in yet? I have 3 burb tanks and all have issues. Instead of taking it to a shop to have one fixed and lined was looking at this same tank in the LMC book. If you did go this route, where did you go and how much total was it to your door? How low does it hang under the frame?

Thanks in advance.

07-25-2012, 12:31 PM	#1
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Gas tank for my 63 Can someone confirm that the gas tanks used under the bed between the frame on the 60 to 66 pick ups will work for my 63 suburban? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

07-25-2012, 01:23 PM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Gas tank for my 63 Only Burb's and Panels came with tank's between the frame rails. Most trucks came with in cab tanks. Bigger trucks had saddle tanks.

07-25-2012, 01:26 PM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Gas tank for my 63

07-25-2012, 04:57 PM	#4
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Gas tank for my 63 Evidently I wasn't clear I was referring to the tanks that were either add-ons or later replacement tanks that are being sold for the trucks, they fit under the bed between the frame. Auxiliary tanks? Since the Burb uses the short wheel based frame I'm thinking that the gas tank sold for the 60 to 66 trucks will work on the suburban. Anybody have any other thoughts then that? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

07-25-2012, 05:43 PM	#5
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Gas tank for my 63 I've got a repairable stock tank if ya want to go that way, pinhole leak at crease/dent in first pic. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-25-2012, 06:14 PM	#6
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: Gas tank for my 63 They fit fine on burbs. Mine was from Classic Parts of America. No dent for the spare though.

07-26-2012, 12:43 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Gas tank for my 63 The '69-'72 Blazer gas tanks are nearly identicle to the '63-'66 Suburban/Panel gas tanks. As 64fleetside said, there is no indent for a spare tire. I did a side by side comparison some time ago to verify this. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-26-2012, 01:03 AM	#8
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Gas tank for my 63 Thanks guys! I don't plan on putting the spare underneath anyways. __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

07-26-2012, 07:15 AM	#10
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Gas tank for my 63 That's all right, not a problem. Maybe I should have posted the ? in French? Oh wait, I only know like 3 words of French and 2 of those are can-can. __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

08-28-2012, 08:42 PM	#11
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Gas tank for my 63 Mike did you put this tank in yet? I have 3 burb tanks and all have issues. Instead of taking it to a shop to have one fixed and lined was looking at this same tank in the LMC book. If you did go this route, where did you go and how much total was it to your door? How low does it hang under the frame? Thanks in advance.



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