Rear underbed gas tank conversion

[surfnuke9]

Here are some progress pictures:

First, cut rivets and moved the rear frame cross member back about 5 inches

Then bolted the tank and framework to the bottom of the frame rails

Here is what it will look like with my bumper installed

Then installed a stainless steel fuel filler in the rear drivers side fender

The fuel fill will connect with the tank using flexible fuel fill hose. Still need to install the aluminum fuel lines up to the pump and wire up the sender.

[Hobcobble]

I like the fuel filler location.... that's cool!
John

[wally426ci]

That is looking good man!

[hampstead38]

I'm trying to figure out how to squeeze in a tank where the spare tire went and get a Class IV hitch mounted... oh, and I'd love a 40 gallon tank. I may run out of room.

[surfnuke9]

Here is a pic of my new bed wood. Stock 1X8 red oak from Home Depot. New bolt kit from Mar-K. Reused the existing steel strips and just painted them black.

New bumper fully installed. Also scored a set of tail lights of a 79 Ute, that look brand new, for only $40 on Ebay and put them on.

[surfnuke9]

Here is my new tank, all snug in its new bed...

The stock fuel sender is working great. All I had to do was put a "Z" bend in the float rod and cut about 1 1/4" off the pickup tube.

[wally426ci]

Lookin Good!!

[hampstead38]

Great job there.

[wally426ci]

I have a buddy parting 2 trucks and I have dibs on 2 poly tanks. I may grab one for this purpose in the future....

[hampstead38]

If one of those tanks is 30+ gallons, let me know.

[wally426ci]

No problem Kenny, i think they may be 25 gallon tanks. I wanted to get over there to drop the one since it still has straps but i won't get a chance until the weekend i think..... i am on baby relief whenever I am not at work now....

[rx1mtnman]

Will the mid-ship tanks out of a mid 70's to '93 work on these trucks?

[juddoats]

i ordered a 20 gallon aluminum tank from summit and will move my crossmember in the back of the frame for it to fit

[demulsion]

Will the mid-ship tanks out of a mid 70's to '93 work on these trucks?

Yes, and no. Here is the install on my D series: http://demulsion.wordpress.com/2010/01/ ... tank-swap/ I'm going to be back at the drawing board when I convert to 4wd here soon.

[rx1mtnman]

Will the mid-ship tanks out of a mid 70's to '93 work on these trucks?

Yes, and no. Here is the install on my D series: http://demulsion.wordpress.com/2010/01/ ... tank-swap/ I'm going to be back at the drawing board when I convert to 4wd here soon.

When I do the Cummins conversion i am going to use the transmission and transfer case from the Cummins as well, which in (my) theory should move the transfer case further forward. Do you think that will make enough difference to make it work on the W-series?

[HellBelly]

I've been following this thread. Many of you guys have some serious talent, I'm very envious!

Well done everyone!

[hampstead38]

I gotta jump on this project.

[peet]

Hallo Tim,
Could you please give a link to more photos of your
truck, i love what i have seen of the back
Regards,
Peet

[Kaegi]

wrong spot

[surfnuke9]

wrong spot?