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texasld · 04-30-2014, 05:07 PM

Perfect man! Make it happen. As always, lets see some PICTURES!!!

utee05 · 05-05-2014, 03:17 PM

All parts have been ordered for the camaro tank install. Now the waiting starts till I get the parts. I will take pics once I get stuff in.

utee05 · 05-15-2014, 12:10 AM

Got the tank, straps and license plate frame. I did a mock up of installing the tank and it looks like I will need to get my exhaust pipes adjusted so I can get the tank mounted.

Tanking it in tomorrow to see what can be done to get it fit. The exhaust pipe hangars are right where the tank needs to be so I can strap it to the frame properly. Hopefully should be something that just need to be bent a bit to get it to fit.

utee05 · 05-18-2014, 12:42 AM

Well I attempted to install the camaro gas tank and it sat a bit too low for my taste. It was not very visible from the bumper but from the sides it looked to sit too low.

I had to use a 2" space and placed them running across the frame for the tank to fit. I have leaf springs so where they hinged to the frame caused me to use the 2" spacer.

Now I am looking to sell the camaro tank and get a boyd tank instead. I will need to measure it out and see if it will sit any lower than the camaro tank just to make sure.

Long day of trying to get this to fit today and it ended up not looking as good as I thought.

texasld · 05-20-2014, 12:02 PM

My under bed tank from Brother's shipped yesterday. I will let you know how the install goes!

utee05 · 05-20-2014, 12:47 PM

Awesome would love to see pics once it is done.

I am now selling my camaro tank kit on the classified and once I am able to get rid of these I will get the Boyd tank.

utee05 · 06-02-2014, 05:00 PM

I got the fuel cell from Boyds.

Any suggestion on what to use to remove the crossmember on the frame? This was there from when the truck had the spare tire underneath the bed. Would an angle grinder be enough or should I use something else?

**kitsbeach** · 07-06-2014, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasld

My under bed tank from Brother's shipped yesterday. I will let you know how the install goes!

I'd love to see the smaller brother's tank installed. I want the rear tank for a number of reasons but don't like seeing it hang down.

utee05 · 07-09-2014, 10:47 AM

If anyone is interested I am selling my camaro fuel tank that I originally bought. After a couple attempts of installing I realized that I would prefer the boyd tank instead.

You can find more info on my link in the classified: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=629408

04-30-2014, 05:07 PM	#26
texasld Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilmot, NH Posts: 443	Re: 72 GMC LWB Rear Tank Suggestions Perfect man! Make it happen. As always, lets see some PICTURES!!! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB 5.3L LS, 4l60e, 2/4 drop (In Progress) 2015 GMC 2500 Duramax (Daily Driver) 1999 Jeep TJ 2010 Harley Street Glide Check Out My Build!: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617981

05-05-2014, 03:17 PM	#27
utee05 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Central TX Posts: 222	Re: 72 GMC LWB Rear Tank Suggestions All parts have been ordered for the camaro tank install. Now the waiting starts till I get the parts. I will take pics once I get stuff in. __________________ '72 GMC Super Custom 1500 350 V8 w/AC

05-15-2014, 12:10 AM	#28
utee05 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Central TX Posts: 222	Re: 72 GMC LWB Rear Tank Suggestions Got the tank, straps and license plate frame. I did a mock up of installing the tank and it looks like I will need to get my exhaust pipes adjusted so I can get the tank mounted. Tanking it in tomorrow to see what can be done to get it fit. The exhaust pipe hangars are right where the tank needs to be so I can strap it to the frame properly. Hopefully should be something that just need to be bent a bit to get it to fit. __________________ '72 GMC Super Custom 1500 350 V8 w/AC

05-18-2014, 12:42 AM	#29
utee05 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Central TX Posts: 222	Re: 72 GMC LWB Rear Tank Suggestions Well I attempted to install the camaro gas tank and it sat a bit too low for my taste. It was not very visible from the bumper but from the sides it looked to sit too low. I had to use a 2" space and placed them running across the frame for the tank to fit. I have leaf springs so where they hinged to the frame caused me to use the 2" spacer. Now I am looking to sell the camaro tank and get a boyd tank instead. I will need to measure it out and see if it will sit any lower than the camaro tank just to make sure. Long day of trying to get this to fit today and it ended up not looking as good as I thought. __________________ '72 GMC Super Custom 1500 350 V8 w/AC

05-20-2014, 12:02 PM	#30
texasld Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilmot, NH Posts: 443	Re: 72 GMC LWB Rear Tank Suggestions My under bed tank from Brother's shipped yesterday. I will let you know how the install goes! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB 5.3L LS, 4l60e, 2/4 drop (In Progress) 2015 GMC 2500 Duramax (Daily Driver) 1999 Jeep TJ 2010 Harley Street Glide Check Out My Build!: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617981

05-20-2014, 12:47 PM	#31
utee05 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Central TX Posts: 222	Re: 72 GMC LWB Rear Tank Suggestions Awesome would love to see pics once it is done. I am now selling my camaro tank kit on the classified and once I am able to get rid of these I will get the Boyd tank. __________________ '72 GMC Super Custom 1500 350 V8 w/AC

06-02-2014, 05:00 PM	#32
utee05 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Central TX Posts: 222	Re: 72 GMC LWB Rear Tank Suggestions I got the fuel cell from Boyds. Any suggestion on what to use to remove the crossmember on the frame? This was there from when the truck had the spare tire underneath the bed. Would an angle grinder be enough or should I use something else? __________________ '72 GMC Super Custom 1500 350 V8 w/AC

07-09-2014, 10:47 AM	#34
utee05 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Central TX Posts: 222	Re: 72 GMC LWB Rear Tank Suggestions If anyone is interested I am selling my camaro fuel tank that I originally bought. After a couple attempts of installing I realized that I would prefer the boyd tank instead. You can find more info on my link in the classified: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=629408 __________________ '72 GMC Super Custom 1500 350 V8 w/AC



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