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KP1972 · 05-15-2002, 09:30 AM

I am going to replace my in-cab tank soon. Anyone have any helpful hints?

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Nichboy · 05-15-2002, 10:14 AM

I installed a poly tank in the rear on a 71 SWB and put the filler in the wheel tub. No problem with install.

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Nichboy · 05-15-2002, 11:31 AM

Did the procedure for posting pictures change??

69 longhorn · 05-15-2002, 11:40 AM

I cant get pics from webshots to post either.........69

Burlinator · 05-15-2002, 11:50 AM

can't post form webshots anymore only links
try www.cartogra.com its pretty good you can zoom in on pics there and they will post here I have tested it out a couple times
sorry no info on the swap I wanna do that one too

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busterwivell · 05-15-2002, 11:53 AM

My new tank just got delivered to the office this morning. Thanks, WES! Sending unit is on it's way. I'm interested in the wheelwell filler idea. Tell me more! What size fuel line did you run, by the way?

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Nichboy · 05-15-2002, 12:12 PM

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busterwivell · 05-15-2002, 01:59 PM

Wow, thanks for the pics! That looks doable. What did you use for the filler neck, the one from the cab?

Nichboy · 05-15-2002, 02:46 PM

It is a marine filler. I think it was $15.00 at the local boat shop.

busterwivell · 05-15-2002, 03:17 PM

Wow! Thanks for the info! You've made me change my mind on mounting. I'm not going thru the floor after all!

busterwivell · 05-15-2002, 06:17 PM

Thanks again, just got back from boat shop. Ordered the filler, will be here next week. Boat shops are a little hard to find in Tucson.

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86 Monte Carlo SS
96 Tahoe

*Randy70C-10* · 05-15-2002, 07:56 PM

If you found a boat shop in Arizona, your a better man than I. hehe

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KP1972 · 05-16-2002, 07:17 AM

What was the question again???

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**BIG ORANGE** · 05-16-2002, 09:04 AM

If your leaving it in the cab I would make sure the other tank is goodand clean check you sending unit and replace the filler neck seal,hope this helps.
If your going under the rear with it then the guys above got you covered.

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1970,68,90 swb Little BUCKS one day
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KP1972 · 05-16-2002, 09:26 AM

thanks Big Orange!!!!

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05-15-2002, 09:30 AM	#1
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	Gas tank replacement tips I am going to replace my in-cab tank soon. Anyone have any helpful hints? ------------------ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 http://geocities.com/racechap_500/myphotopage.html __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

05-15-2002, 10:14 AM	#2
Nichboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 173	I installed a poly tank in the rear on a 71 SWB and put the filler in the wheel tub. No problem with install. [This message has been edited by Nichboy (edited May 15, 2002).] __________________ 1971 Chevy SWB Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

05-15-2002, 11:31 AM	#3
Nichboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 173	Did the procedure for posting pictures change?? __________________ 1971 Chevy SWB Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

05-15-2002, 11:40 AM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I cant get pics from webshots to post either.........69 __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-15-2002, 11:50 AM	#5
Burlinator Just Another Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Richmond,British Columbia Canada Posts: 1,228	can't post form webshots anymore only links try www.cartogra.com its pretty good you can zoom in on pics there and they will post here I have tested it out a couple times sorry no info on the swap I wanna do that one too ------------------ My CANADA includes BEAVER!!!!!!! [img]http://communities.msn.com/_Secure/0NwAzABASh!uohRSfISjhQyAQFlBNewhOUaHR6bvu3evbZdsgR9IvkX4X4GCQKhKzIWBO9*DLq1ZpIJppCQ/Chevy_anim(1).gif[/img] 71 Custom/10 lb fleet .040 over 350/ burlinator2000@hotmail.com Richmond,B.C. [This message has been edited by Burlinator (edited May 15, 2002).] __________________ 1985 454/465/205, 38.5x11-16BOGGERS soon to be installed: 14bDETROIT,Edelbrock Performer cam,intake and valve springs,Comp roller tips,MSD HEI

05-15-2002, 11:53 AM	#6
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	My new tank just got delivered to the office this morning. Thanks, WES! Sending unit is on it's way. I'm interested in the wheelwell filler idea. Tell me more! What size fuel line did you run, by the way? ------------------ 56 Studebaker 2 dr Wagon 66 Chevelle 2 dr 4 speed 71 C30 Longhorn 86 Monte Carlo SS 96 Tahoe __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-15-2002, 12:12 PM	#7
Nichboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 173	[This message has been edited by Nichboy (edited May 15, 2002).] __________________ 1971 Chevy SWB Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

05-15-2002, 01:59 PM	#8
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Wow, thanks for the pics! That looks doable. What did you use for the filler neck, the one from the cab? __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-15-2002, 02:46 PM	#9
Nichboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 173	It is a marine filler. I think it was $15.00 at the local boat shop. __________________ 1971 Chevy SWB Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

05-15-2002, 03:17 PM	#10
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Wow! Thanks for the info! You've made me change my mind on mounting. I'm not going thru the floor after all! __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-15-2002, 06:17 PM	#11
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Thanks again, just got back from boat shop. Ordered the filler, will be here next week. Boat shops are a little hard to find in Tucson. ------------------ 56 Studebaker 2 dr Wagon 66 Chevelle 2 dr 4 speed 71 C30 Longhorn 86 Monte Carlo SS 96 Tahoe __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-15-2002, 07:56 PM	#12
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	If you found a boat shop in Arizona, your a better man than I. hehe ------------------ Yeah, that's right. My name is Randy too! WWW.Randysrods.freeservers.com 1970 Chevy C-10 shortstep 30 Ford Model A Coupe 4 inch chop, 350, GMC 671 blower-Hell yeah it's fast! 87 Harley Sportster(couldnt get a 350 to fit) Self Propelled Lawn Mower Built in USA!!!! Virginia Beach, VA.

05-16-2002, 07:17 AM	#13
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	What was the question again??? ------------------ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 http://geocities.com/racechap_500/myphotopage.html __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

05-16-2002, 09:04 AM	#14
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,745	If your leaving it in the cab I would make sure the other tank is goodand clean check you sending unit and replace the filler neck seal,hope this helps. If your going under the rear with it then the guys above got you covered. ------------------ 1971 chevy suburban (BIG ORANGE) 1970,68,90 swb Little BUCKS one day 67/72 truck parts bought/sold LIFE IS GOOD,THANK GOD FOR IT! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

05-16-2002, 09:26 AM	#15
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	thanks Big Orange!!!! ------------------ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 http://geocities.com/racechap_500/myphotopage.html __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt



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