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Offline BJ87Chev

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87 R10 In-Frame Gas Tank
« on: March 27, 2008, 11:31:51 pm »
Has anyone replaced their saddle tanks with one of the POL aluminum In-Frame tanks? These are only 19 gallons so the overall capacity is reduced (bad feature) but the side appearance of the truck is improved without the saddle tanks hanging below the body line (good thing). I'm not enthused about the filler spout located in the bed since you can't fill it with a full load in the bed. They will relocate the filler but looking for the best route to run a filler line to the fender behind the tire.

Are there better choices that I haven't seen yet?

I'd appreciate comments, pro, con and alternatives.
Thanx
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Offline DnStClr

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Re: 87 R10 In-Frame Gas Tank
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2008, 02:08:32 am »
A couple of yrs ago, Capt.Kaos, the admin of this site, did a build of a truck and included a bigger in-frame gas tank . A few others have done it too.I don't remember seeing any aluminum ones tho-
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=5225.0
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Re: 87 R10 In-Frame Gas Tank
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2008, 07:39:04 am »
You say " can't fill it with a load in it ". Sounds like allot of work for a work truck. Why not just replace the stock tank in the stock location? They make ABS plastic replacements.
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Re: 87 R10 In-Frame Gas Tank
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2008, 07:50:25 am »
Why do you want to relocate the tank?
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Offline BJ87Chev

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Re: 87 R10 In-Frame Gas Tank
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2008, 11:30:37 pm »
Vile, I've never liked the saddle tanks hanging below the body. Always thought it looked out of place. Bought the truck new and its time to restore it to Mint. If I were to change tanks, it would be now so I can fill in the two filler doors and flush off the sides of the truck.

 Like another gent who posted, I still use the truck for hauling and a bed mounted filler is less than convenient. I may keep things as they are but am exploring my options.

Thanks for the comments. All are appreciated.
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Offline JRConnieK10

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Re: 87 R10 In-Frame Gas Tank
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2008, 10:43:19 am »
I thought about changing to a blazer tank to the rear cause I didn't like the tank hanging down on the side but I relocated the tank up when I put the body lift on and filled the gas tank doors turned the neck inside the fender well to fill up. Its real easy to reach and the nozzel at the pump rest on the tire so you don't have to hold it, can't really see in the pic but you don't see the tank hanging down. Also I raised the front bumper so it fit with the body I can't stand to see a body lift and the bumpers don't line up.
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: 87 R10 In-Frame Gas Tank
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2008, 06:00:07 pm »
Well I just went through this with mine and decided my best option was just to go with another factory tank. If I had more time I would use the factory location but build a nice ALuminum tank and use the factory filler hole.
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Offline BJ87Chev

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Re: 87 R10 In-Frame Gas Tank
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2008, 08:20:41 pm »
JR: Am I correct in assuming that your body lift gave you the room to lift the tanks? If so, then keeping the existing body/frame doesn't allow for any vertical movement of each tank. I saw one the other day with the bed off and didn't remember much room to move it up. Interersting thought about going to the rear wheelwell.

Vile: I may do the same and keep the existing tanks but also had the idea of having flatter tanks made. Alot to spend for 3", but hey, I've done stranger things. Have you seen any aftermarket side mounted tanks for these trucks?

Thanks for the comments.
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Re: 87 R10 In-Frame Gas Tank
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2008, 08:26:24 pm »
You could have one made
http://www.raysradiator-hotrodshop.com/CustomRadiators.htm

I saw a guy years ago with a GMC he had an aluminum fuel tank and a chromed body. The thing was wild! I wish I had pix.

Sorta like this

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Re: 87 R10 In-Frame Gas Tank
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2008, 12:04:51 pm »
BJ87Chev. Yes you are correct in the body lift allowing the clearence for me to move it but I just didn't like the tanks hanging low.
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