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Slammed66 · 01-03-2006, 12:06 PM

Why not use the blazer tank for a blazer tank and the beer keg for a beer keg?

all of a sudden your the life of the party???

DangerBoy · 01-03-2006, 01:23 PM

This is somethin me and a friend of mine were going to do once. If you do decide to use it as a gas tank definately put a rubber grommet in the hole you run your lines through so you don't bust a fuel line.

Professor · 01-03-2006, 03:21 PM

Isn't that a steel pipe and steel cap used as the filler? Isn't steel (ferrous metal) more likely to cause a spark (on top of several gallons of gas) than a DOT approved filler and tank?
Also, where is the vent system? What happens when you fill up some cool morning, park it in the sun, and as the gas expands it pushes gas through your system (fuel lines, pump, and carb, and into your cylinders)? ...especially when the truck is not running?

ozzyracing · 01-03-2006, 03:42 PM

I agree that a keg is for beer, a gas tank is for gas. You may be the best driver in the world but when the other person hits you (drunk or not and at fault or not) and your bomb, I mean keg damages other property or better yet injurs or kills someone, your ass will be poor (likely to be sued) and most likely sore (if someone is injured and you are charged with endangerment, unsecure load, negligent manslaughter, etc. you will be in the POKEY). Good luck with what you decide to do.

Everyone has choices in life, its the choices you make that affect your life.

72 Cheyenne402 · 01-03-2006, 04:10 PM

Kegs are for beer!!!

matthufham · 01-03-2006, 05:07 PM

@ professor, there's 2 tiny holes in the side of the cap, maybe 1 mm or so. it's a cap the farmer had lying around the oil field.

and would my underage friends really enjoy a glass of beer that tastes like gasoline?

*screamin_c102* · 01-03-2006, 05:18 PM

I would not use it as a fuel tank. I would however mount it, cut the center section into a lid hinged at the top, polish it, fill it with ice and beverages for tailgate parties. That would be one cool ass ice chest!!! When it isn't being used as a mobile beverage cooler, you could safely store, a jack, fire extinguisher, jumper cables, spare fluids, etc. in it......

Best of both worlds....Bill

matthufham · 01-03-2006, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by screamin_c10

I would not use it as a fuel tank. I would however mount it, cut the center section into a lid hinged at the top, polish it, fill it with ice and beverages for tailgate parties. That would be one cool ass ice chest!!! When it isn't being used as a mobile beverage cooler, you could safely store, a jack, fire extinguisher, jumper cables, spare fluids, etc. in it......

Best of both worlds....Bill

good idea, i was wondering where i could store all my tools, they'd vibrate under the seat with all the bass, and that seems like a use for it. how would i go about cutting the tank since it's had gas in it?

gringoloco · 01-03-2006, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by screamin_c10

I would not use it as a fuel tank. I would however mount it, cut the center section into a lid hinged at the top, polish it, fill it with ice and beverages for tailgate parties. That would be one cool ass ice chest!!! When it isn't being used as a mobile beverage cooler, you could safely store, a jack, fire extinguisher, jumper cables, spare fluids, etc. in it......

Best of both worlds....Bill

Or... cut it in half, hinge it and make a charcoal grill out of it. Better yet, run some gas burners for propane. Great for tailgate partyin'. That would be pretty cool, me thinks...

GMC AMI · 01-03-2006, 06:24 PM

Ditch the keg idea and buy a nice toolbox with a built in SAFE gas tank if you want extra capacity.

matthufham · 01-03-2006, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Files

Ditch the keg idea and buy a nice toolbox with a built in SAFE gas tank if you want extra capacity.

can i have $1000 for that? yea my point too.

Slammed66 · 01-03-2006, 11:10 PM

Easy TURBO!!!!

matthufham · 01-03-2006, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed66

Easy TURBO!!!!

if you're talking about filling the keg with racing fuel, i'm too poor.

GMC AMI · 01-04-2006, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

can i have $1000 for that? yea my point too.

At what price do you value your safety? I never saw one for 1000.

You asked for comments on the safety factor then slam me for my comment.

Do what you will as you would anyways. There are enough gas stations to use the in the cab tank without a problem without the keg.

matthufham · 01-04-2006, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Files

At what price do you value your safety? I never saw one for 1000.

You asked for comments on the safety factor then slam me for my comment.

Do what you will as you would anyways. There are enough gas stations to use the in the cab tank without a problem without the keg.

not slammin ya, but i don't have $1000, and even $399 is rediculous. i just want the keg to work but i have no problem with leaving it there for show.

**truckdude239** · 01-04-2006, 11:22 AM

ummm i'd just set the keg up and run the hose into the cab and put it above an cup holder put an cup in and push the button and boom an cup of beer just my .02 cent but what do i know i underage and don't drink lol

67ChevyRedneck · 01-04-2006, 11:37 AM

If your installing the blazer tank why have the keg as an aux tank? Seems unnecessary. There are too many safety variables to make it feasable. You keep talking about polishing it up for shows, how cool is a polished keg in the bed of your truck sitting on 2x4's? and I thought I was redneck. You asked for opinions, I think it looks goofy, doesn't belong in the bed of a truck. Hook up the blazer tank, ditch the keg.

Aquivarious · 01-04-2006, 12:15 PM

OK, heres my question, whats the capacities of the 2? You sound too stubborn to give it up so heres my idea... If the Capacities are about the same im thinkin you could run a line from the bottom of the Keg to the bottom of the blazer tank... then they would both keep a constant level in both tanks until you run outta gas... Your 1 gauge would work for monitoring ALL of your fuel... Now if the capacity in ur blazer tank is more than the Keg (which is what im thinking) then run it from the bottom of the keg to the corresponding spot on the side of ur blazer tank... But remember if u mount too high, then your keg will run fuel out of the vent hole until its evened out... It will be a low mount probably, but what do the rest of u think of that? If the keg WAS sealed and it expanded, itd expand into the vented tank... This idea SO works in my head... what do ya'll think?

Aquivarious · 01-04-2006, 12:21 PM

P.S. Theoretically... if you fill the regular tank... itd partially fill the other tank at the same time... just thinking some more...

matthufham · 01-04-2006, 12:24 PM

well, there's no fittings down low on the blazer tank. im pretty sure now i'm not going to use the keg for fuel. i might fill it up like a 1 gallon gas can and fill up the lawn mower with it, that'd keep for a long time since it's over 20 gallons.

01-03-2006, 12:06 PM	#26
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: tell me if this is safe Why not use the blazer tank for a blazer tank and the beer keg for a beer keg? all of a sudden your the life of the party??? __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

01-03-2006, 01:23 PM	#27
DangerBoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Springville, Ca Posts: 270	Re: tell me if this is safe This is somethin me and a friend of mine were going to do once. If you do decide to use it as a gas tank definately put a rubber grommet in the hole you run your lines through so you don't bust a fuel line. __________________ 2002 S10 ZR2 for the dirt. 1968 C10 shorty for the street. She said the truck would be the end of us. I still have the truck!

01-03-2006, 03:21 PM	#28
Professor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 160	Re: tell me if this is safe Isn't that a steel pipe and steel cap used as the filler? Isn't steel (ferrous metal) more likely to cause a spark (on top of several gallons of gas) than a DOT approved filler and tank? Also, where is the vent system? What happens when you fill up some cool morning, park it in the sun, and as the gas expands it pushes gas through your system (fuel lines, pump, and carb, and into your cylinders)? ...especially when the truck is not running?

01-03-2006, 03:42 PM	#29
ozzyracing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 260	Re: tell me if this is safe I agree that a keg is for beer, a gas tank is for gas. You may be the best driver in the world but when the other person hits you (drunk or not and at fault or not) and your bomb, I mean keg damages other property or better yet injurs or kills someone, your ass will be poor (likely to be sued) and most likely sore (if someone is injured and you are charged with endangerment, unsecure load, negligent manslaughter, etc. you will be in the POKEY). Good luck with what you decide to do. Everyone has choices in life, its the choices you make that affect your life. __________________ 65 SWB 454 350T

01-03-2006, 04:10 PM	#30
72 Cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Re: tell me if this is safe Kegs are for beer!!!

01-03-2006, 05:07 PM	#31
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: tell me if this is safe @ professor, there's 2 tiny holes in the side of the cap, maybe 1 mm or so. it's a cap the farmer had lying around the oil field. and would my underage friends really enjoy a glass of beer that tastes like gasoline? Last edited by matthufham; 01-03-2006 at 05:08 PM.

01-03-2006, 05:18 PM	#32
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Re: tell me if this is safe I would not use it as a fuel tank. I would however mount it, cut the center section into a lid hinged at the top, polish it, fill it with ice and beverages for tailgate parties. That would be one cool ass ice chest!!! When it isn't being used as a mobile beverage cooler, you could safely store, a jack, fire extinguisher, jumper cables, spare fluids, etc. in it...... Best of both worlds....Bill

01-03-2006, 06:24 PM	#35
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	Re: tell me if this is safe Ditch the keg idea and buy a nice toolbox with a built in SAFE gas tank if you want extra capacity. __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

01-03-2006, 11:10 PM	#37
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: tell me if this is safe Easy TURBO!!!! __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

01-04-2006, 11:22 AM	#41
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: tell me if this is safe ummm i'd just set the keg up and run the hose into the cab and put it above an cup holder put an cup in and push the button and boom an cup of beer just my .02 cent but what do i know i underage and don't drink lol __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 01-04-2006 at 11:23 AM.

01-04-2006, 11:37 AM	#42
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: tell me if this is safe If your installing the blazer tank why have the keg as an aux tank? Seems unnecessary. There are too many safety variables to make it feasable. You keep talking about polishing it up for shows, how cool is a polished keg in the bed of your truck sitting on 2x4's? and I thought I was redneck. You asked for opinions, I think it looks goofy, doesn't belong in the bed of a truck. Hook up the blazer tank, ditch the keg. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-04-2006, 12:15 PM	#43
Aquivarious Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alton, Illinois Posts: 90	Re: tell me if this is safe OK, heres my question, whats the capacities of the 2? You sound too stubborn to give it up so heres my idea... If the Capacities are about the same im thinkin you could run a line from the bottom of the Keg to the bottom of the blazer tank... then they would both keep a constant level in both tanks until you run outta gas... Your 1 gauge would work for monitoring ALL of your fuel... Now if the capacity in ur blazer tank is more than the Keg (which is what im thinking) then run it from the bottom of the keg to the corresponding spot on the side of ur blazer tank... But remember if u mount too high, then your keg will run fuel out of the vent hole until its evened out... It will be a low mount probably, but what do the rest of u think of that? If the keg WAS sealed and it expanded, itd expand into the vented tank... This idea SO works in my head... what do ya'll think? __________________ '71 Chevy C-10 SWB (Project) '04 Mazda RX-8 (F*** around Car) '85 Chevy C-20 (Former Project) Currently Serving In IRAQ. (Man it sucks over here..)

01-04-2006, 12:21 PM	#44
Aquivarious Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alton, Illinois Posts: 90	Re: tell me if this is safe P.S. Theoretically... if you fill the regular tank... itd partially fill the other tank at the same time... just thinking some more... __________________ '71 Chevy C-10 SWB (Project) '04 Mazda RX-8 (F*** around Car) '85 Chevy C-20 (Former Project) Currently Serving In IRAQ. (Man it sucks over here..)

01-04-2006, 12:24 PM	#45
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: tell me if this is safe well, there's no fittings down low on the blazer tank. im pretty sure now i'm not going to use the keg for fuel. i might fill it up like a 1 gallon gas can and fill up the lawn mower with it, that'd keep for a long time since it's over 20 gallons. Last edited by matthufham; 01-04-2006 at 12:25 PM.



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