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What are you guys doing when you're trying to get extra fuel tank volume? I can't find the threads i have seen in the past that show examples of guys putting LARGE tanks under the bed etc. I want to get my 66 D200 Crew ready to be a reliable camping truck, going to need a lot more volume than that 17 gal tank behind the seat. Would appreciate hearing what you've done, what you've seen, and/or directing me to any threads within this site...Thanks!

Hirschy41

Here you go:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=20551&p=145433#p145433
Jim

I have a 37 gallon tank under the rear of the bed where the original spare went. I had a relative that was one of those guys who could fabricate just about anything and had him build it years ago.

Cool, thanks guys. Yeah, I need to befriend one of those fabricator guys !

Hey Russ, got any photos?

Dood wrote:Hey Russ, got any photos?

I think I can find some and if not I will take them. I will likely have to e-mail them to you.

COULD I GET IN ON THAT EMAIL, IF YOU END UP SENDING PICS?

Hirschy41 wrote:COULD I GET IN ON THAT EMAIL, IF YOU END UP SENDING PICS?

Sure. I've got to see what I have.

see if anyone has saddletanks that might fit.

I just installed a suburban tank. It is by no means a bolt in, though. I haven't finished all the details, but I removed the shackle crossmember and slid it back and flipped it. I build a perimeter frame so I can install a larger suburban tank later, if I choose. They came in 3 sizes, IIRC. Best of all, even brand new they are cheap.

Crusty, I'd love to see some pix when you get a chance... I see they are $90-100 new. I'm looking for something that fits in the spare tire slot and the measurements I found online appear perfect.

Here's some pictures. The front and rear cross pieces are 1" angle and the sides are 1" box tube. This is mainly because that is what I had laying around. The front and rear mounts are 2" strap and angle, respectively.

crusty, your a genious :D any more ideas in that brain of yours?

Oh, a bunch Not sure about the genius part, though. I mostly rip off stuff from other people's internet postings. I do a lot of google/yahoo searching...

Take a look at Surfnuke's posting on the subject, His works well: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=20551&p=145433#p145433
Jim

I really like those last two options. I would like to try to find a tank that has the filler tube directly out the back, and try to fill directly behind the license plate (that swivels down). If anyone finds a tank with that configuration, let me know.

Just plumbed my tank today. It's a '74 New Yorker tank, 26 gallons, with the filler just off center in the rear and the sender/outlet on the right side. I built my frame from 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 wall tubing and used the factory straps to hold it up. The front of the frame bolts to the cross-member between the upper shock mounts and the rear just bolts inside the frame. I installed everything without taking the bed off, so I might have been able to get it an inch or so higher, but it looks good so far. Clearance on my duals is close, but I won't be able to judge too well until I get the engine back in...

I would love to see any pictures of this (new Yorkers option) if you have any.

If you like to keep a spare tire out of the way, a later model Dodge tank is a good option. See here: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=23402#p168107

I really wanted to go the route of the later model dodge tanks like you did. I followed your thread on swapping the tanks out and even found a cheap tank that was being parted out just a few weeks ago. BUT, i have a crew cab, and I dont have enough room for the length of tank. I had an available tank (67"x13"x13") from a 84 or 85 i think. i got under the truck and found that the tank was easily too long. if there are other late model tanks that are shorter, I will JUMP at the chance to go with one of those tanks to be able to leave the spare tire alone.