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Joe67 · 09-04-2004, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by junkyardjohn

JOHN FABRIS-- IN 1977 I WAS HIT BROADSIDE AT AN INTERSECTION BY A DRUNK DRIVER (I WAS DOING 55 OR 60) CAUSING ME TO ROLL END OVER END IN MY 72 3/4 TON FORD. AFTER ROLLING ABOUT 80 YARDS, I STOPPED WITH THE TRUCK UPSIDE DOWN WITH MY HEAD PINNED TO THE GROUND. ...

Amazing story John!! Glad you survived that wreck.

big blue 72 · 09-04-2004, 11:36 PM

Glad you made it JY.

**gregfull** · 09-11-2004, 01:14 PM

I knew there was some reason I didn't like those DAMN Fords! But then again that Ford may have saved your life.

Joe67 · 09-11-2004, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gregfull

I knew there was some reason I didn't like those DAMN Fords! But then again that Ford may have saved your life.

GregFull - Your Suburban project looks bad as Hell

502 Ram Jet

Kas68c10 · 08-16-2005, 08:46 PM

i bought the tank from GMC paul, got the straps made and sending unit from a salvage yard....Tank holds over 20 gallons..22 i thhink..i also have a smaller 12 gallon tank that is the depth of the frame rails if someone wants it,would be good for a lowered truck that doesnt get driven a whole lot...or if you dont mind fillin it all the time...

72Short_Cut · 10-07-2005, 12:54 AM

LMC's rear gas tank sucks, don't get it. it hangs way to low and looks like crap.

70rs/ss · 10-21-2005, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by junkyardjohn

JOHN FABRIS-- IN 1977 I WAS HIT BROADSIDE AT AN INTERSECTION BY A DRUNK DRIVER (I WAS DOING 55 OR 60) CAUSING ME TO ROLL END OVER END IN MY 72 3/4 TON FORD. AFTER ROLLING ABOUT 80 YARDS, I STOPPED WITH THE TRUCK UPSIDE DOWN WITH MY HEAD PINNED TO THE GROUND. IT STOPPED IN A LITTLE DEPRESSION IN THE GROUND, & EVERYTHING WAS FROZEN(IT WAS DEC. 23rd IN MICHIGAN). THE BEHIND THE SEAT TANK WAS JUST FILLED. IT SPLIT, & ALL OF THE GAS DUMPED OUT OVER ME, & ALMOST DROWED ME IN GASOLINE, AS MY HEAD WAS PINNED TO THE GROUND. I WAS PINNED IN THE WRECKAGE FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES, I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO PONDER THE PLACEMENT OF SUCH A FUEL TANK. THE ONLY REASON IT DIDN'T CATCH FIRE WAS MY BATTERY WAS THROWN OUT DURING ONE OF THE ROLLS. LUCKY ME-- I GOT OUT OF IT WITH A BROKEN BACK, 14 BROKEN RIBS, A BROKEN COLLAR BONE & ABOUT 300 STITCHES ON MY MELLON. SO YA .... IT IS KINDA A SAFETY THING. I CONSIDER THESE TANKS A BIG BOMB BEHIND THE SEAT ALSO. THE REASON YOU DON'T HERE ABOUT ALOT OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THEM IS THAT MOST OF THE PEOPLE WHO EXPERIANCED PROBLEMS WITH THEM ARE DEAD.

JOHN

As if this weren't reason enough, smelling fuel is not good for you either! I am going to do the swap for the above reason and that I once had a 67 (years ago) and it leaked fumes into the truck regularly and I need all the brain cells that survived college so Blazer tank here I come. I may even fab one up myself. I have access to a TIG welder and I can buy the SS, I plan to run an LT1 and need the intank pump.

mike

dmec · 11-23-2005, 12:28 PM

i used 1 from a chevy van. dont know the year. just went to pick a part and measured until i found 1 that would fit. cost $25.

BowTieMan · 12-24-2005, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dmec

i used 1 from a chevy van. dont know the year. just went to pick a part and measured until i found 1 that would fit. cost $25.

How many gallons does that hold? Got any more pictures of it.

Ok I am going to put some sort of a fuel tank in the back of my 70 longbed but still am unsure of a few things. So any 73-87 blazer tank will work with my mechanical fuel pump and all that? And about how low will one hang?

67chevemall · 12-31-2005, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dmec

i used 1 from a chevy van. dont know the year. just went to pick a part and measured until i found 1 that would fit. cost $25.

$25! good score I'd say that is the way to go!

I tried a cell in the bed and now I have it under the bed.
Now I'm looking for fuel sensor ideas for plastic cells?

67chevemall · 12-31-2005, 03:24 AM

some pics

ed455 · 12-31-2005, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevemall

$25! good score I'd say that is the way to go!

I tried a cell in the bed and now I have it under the bed.
Now I'm looking for fuel sensor ideas for plastic cells?

I got my fuel sensor from Speedway. If you're using the factory gauge I believe you need the 90 ohm model. GM uses 90 ohm sensors. The swing arm is very long and you need to cut it to the correct length for your fuel cell and you'll need to use a hole saw to mount it. If you have gas in your tank you might want to empty is for this as plastic shavings aren't really good for you fuel system (duh).

I have a similar cell mounted and I have a SW fuel gauge. Works well. You'll have to run a ground wire to the body or frame for it to work though.

stelth2002 · 09-03-2004, 03:20 PM

Im wanting it for some weight transfer and bucket seats. Otherwise i wouldnt bother.

nate68 · 09-03-2004, 11:19 PM

for me: a nominal gain in traction and so i can put stuff behind the seat. i have no other place to store things (and dont say the bed because that isn't functional

**lock** · 09-04-2004, 12:23 AM

I have the ECC FI version.. not cheap but its a very nice product.

BKWest · 09-04-2004, 02:19 AM

I lived in Colusa for awhile...Where you from?

boraxman · 10-19-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lock

I have the ECC FI version.. not cheap but its a very nice product.

Is that a ECE hidden hitch..looks tight, did you have to mod anything?

**Already Gone** · 11-05-2005, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lock

I have the ECC FI version.. not cheap but its a very nice product.

Hi Lock.. I have the ECC tank and hitch forr my truck in the basement ready to install next spring. What are you going to do for a gas tank filler? Maybe by now you have it done and could post some pics of what you have for that. I also notice you have a Super Track bar , did you get that from ECE as well? What ,if any, suspension plans do you have for the truck. I'm planning a 2 1/2 drop spindle with a 1" front dropped coil and 5 coil drop in the rear with the Super Track bar & shock relocaters.

*hoser* · 11-26-2005, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lock

I have the ECC FI version.. not cheap but its a very nice product.

Who is ECC have a link or address?

How much did the tank cost?

Do you have a part number or do they only sell one make model of tank?

How many gallons?

Thanks

71swb4x4 · 11-26-2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by hoser

Who is ECC have a link or address?Thanks

Early Classic Enterprises

http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

Sweet72 · 09-04-2004, 09:37 AM

My only problem with installing a fuel cell between the frame rails is... Where the heck do we store the spare tire so it's not in the way and messing up a otherwise neat an clean looking truck?

thisolechevy · 09-04-2004, 11:40 AM

wow!!! that is amazing that you lived through that, and thanks for sharing about why they are not safe.

corn · 09-04-2004, 09:55 PM

My 69 has a chrysler cordoba tank in it. I didnt install it,but I was told thats what it was...corn

ed455 · 09-05-2004, 12:10 AM

here's what I did for a gas tank. One thing I alway noted about the old trucks was that the cabs always smell like gasoline.

saxmo · 04-09-2006, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ed455

here's what I did for a gas tank. One thing I alway noted about the old trucks was that the cabs always smell like gasoline.

I agree. I had a 55 chevy truck with tank behind seat, lotsa fumes, not to mention the sloshing noise every time you take a corner or brake, or accelerate, or close the door, or turn up the radio, or reach for the ignition.. well I guess you get the idea.

09-11-2004, 01:14 PM	#3
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	I knew there was some reason I didn't like those DAMN Fords! But then again that Ford may have saved your life. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

08-16-2005, 08:46 PM	#5
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	i bought the tank from GMC paul, got the straps made and sending unit from a salvage yard....Tank holds over 20 gallons..22 i thhink..i also have a smaller 12 gallon tank that is the depth of the frame rails if someone wants it,would be good for a lowered truck that doesnt get driven a whole lot...or if you dont mind fillin it all the time... __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

10-07-2005, 12:54 AM	#6
72Short_Cut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 48	LMC's rear gas tank sucks, don't get it. it hangs way to low and looks like crap. __________________ 1972 Chevy Short Box Ls1 swap 1977 chevy Chevette

11-23-2005, 12:28 PM	#8
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	Re: Rear Fuel Tank swap i used 1 from a chevy van. dont know the year. just went to pick a part and measured until i found 1 that would fit. cost $25. Attached Images

12-31-2005, 03:24 AM	#11
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Rear Fuel Tank swap some pics __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD Last edited by 67chevemall; 07-09-2010 at 02:27 PM.

09-04-2004, 11:36 PM	#2
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Glad you made it JY.

09-03-2004, 03:20 PM	#13
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	Im wanting it for some weight transfer and bucket seats. Otherwise i wouldnt bother. __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

09-03-2004, 11:19 PM	#14
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	for me: a nominal gain in traction and so i can put stuff behind the seat. i have no other place to store things (and dont say the bed because that isn't functional __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-04-2004, 12:23 AM	#15
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	I have the ECC FI version.. not cheap but its a very nice product. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com Last edited by lock; 09-04-2004 at 12:25 AM.

09-04-2004, 02:19 AM	#16
BKWest Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 31	Nate68, Where from around Chico are you? I lived in Colusa for awhile...Where you from? __________________ 70 CHEVY STEPSIDE

09-04-2004, 09:37 AM	#21
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	My only problem with installing a fuel cell between the frame rails is... Where the heck do we store the spare tire so it's not in the way and messing up a otherwise neat an clean looking truck? __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

09-04-2004, 11:40 AM	#22
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	wow!!! that is amazing that you lived through that, and thanks for sharing about why they are not safe. __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

09-04-2004, 09:55 PM	#23
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	My 69 has a chrysler cordoba tank in it. I didnt install it,but I was told thats what it was...corn Last edited by corn; 09-16-2007 at 06:29 PM.

09-05-2004, 12:10 AM	#24
ed455 Captain Ed Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 1,241	here's what I did for a gas tank. One thing I alway noted about the old trucks was that the cabs always smell like gasoline. Attached Images



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