Stacey David's GearZ Relocate Your Gas Tank Under The Bed

Stacey shows you how you can relocate the gas tank from the cab to under the bed of your tricked out truck with the help from a tank relocation kit from LMC Truck.
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[@matt_1969ChevyC1o]

I appreciate that he was honest about the time it takes to fit these panels together. Miss this show, watched it all the time in college.

[@EfurdGarage]

one of my favorite shows from the speed channel

[@TURBOMAGNUM]

I did this about 15 years ago in my 1980 GMC shortbed stepside. Putting the tank behind the rear axle for wieght transfer mainly.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Good idea - full tank

[@electricguysvcs]

Crazy question I guess - why not paint bed and stain wood while it was off the truck???

[@matt_1969ChevyC1o]

This is TV lol

[@karlsmith2570]

He was mocking it up in order make sure it would fit and fix any minor problems before putting it on there for good

[@JackEnHoff247]

My brother found one for sale thats all original numbers matching on everything. But its a barn find so to speak. Needs boat load of body work but nothing to bad. Only need to replace the floor pans. Everything else is good. Truck runs and drives but is in major need of a tune up. Can't wait to go get it. Been dying to have ome for a long time.

[@jk.smalls]

I personally like look of the cab fuel tank, but that bed mounted one is really slick.

[@NickRanger]

I am exactly at this stage right now. Thank you for this information

[@F7Aengineer]

God I miss the Speed channel

[@jesustrevizo3148]

Wasn't the truck show on spike channel originally..

[@F7Aengineer]

Yes it was originally on TNN Aka Spike but Speed channel had alot of original car shows see well as picking up Stacey Own show Gearz

[@mack_mcmillan]

The only thing I dislike about te 68-72s is that downward slope of the line on the bed going back... They should re-pop them where that line stays level. Always looked droopy / melting to me.

[@tomm2074]

Would a gas tank from a 1967 to a 1972 blazer work? They had the filler neck on the side and the tank was in the same location.

[@clarkdunklin3728]

The Blazer tanks hang down too low. I'm looking for low profile tank with 14-16 gallon capacity

[@westonlee9778]

Howdy thanks for the info! Very helpful! Where did you purchase the gas tank?

[@DadbrosGarage]

Hey Stacey, I'm looking for those blue chevy c/10 fender emblems. I can only find the bowtie in red......

[@thomastommy1192]

Great video thanks for sharing. I seen this show on TV several years ago. I always wanted to rebuild a truck like this.

[@jummpin1]

stacy...your still the man.....great vid...oh by the way...just got a 67 c-10 bar....n, lol find..and she has good bones..and she is a step side...so look forward to sharing with you!!

[@jeosua]

Is it possible to reuse the gas cap and fill through the side of the bed? I don't think it would be convenient to fill through the bed floor. What if you actually use the bed and have a bunch of things or dirt?

[@mitchhulsey3027]

Show truck,not garbage hauler

[@r6984]

For long beds you can use suburban gas tanks and run the filler neck out of the back

[@Rocking_B]

They make a side fill tank and weld in fuel door. Just use a little google-fu.

[@JohnGuillorykf5qeo]

No, it's not convient, as I have one, and ducking under a fifth wheel camper to fill up the truck is a pain in the ass!

[@leroyj9044]

for some models of trucks you can relocate the filler under the tail light ( also adds a hinge and latch system to the tail light )

[@ronaldsteveson76]

Where & what route did you run the vent for your tank? Mine wasn't as easy as just pointing it to the ground,drain out constantly.

[@brianburgett5894]

How many gallons are you giving up going from the original tank to the replacement tank ?

[@mrmidnight32]

Brian Burgett probably close to 16 gallons to a 20 gal. Most people opt for the larger 25 or 31 gal tank but you have to remove that rear frame brace. He’s using a smaller one because it’s rectangle. The 25/31 is a square tank and much larger.

[@karlsmith2570]

@@mrmidnight32 I'm pretty sure that there's a manufacturer that makes a 25/31 gallon tank that doesn't require the removal of the rear brace in order to fit in between the framework

[@jginnovationgaragellc]

Hey there ole friend! What bed hoist is that

[@PlatypusVomit]

Is there a tank relocation kit for the '67 to '72 C10's that doesn't require you to unload the bed at every gas station on a road trip?

[@ronster6656]

Yes. LMC offers a side fill option, but it requires sheet metal work to put the filler neck through the side of the bed. More labor, but I think it’s worth it, especially if you’re already doing major body work/paint. On top of the bed floor filler being very inconvenient, I don’t like the idea of dragging a gas pump hose across my newly painted tailgate or the possibility of dribbling gasoline all over that beautiful new wood. Personally, I’m cool with the tank behind the seat. “Tank behind the seat” trucks have been on the road for well over 50 years and I’ve never heard one story of that being an issue in an accident. Unlike today’s trucks, these are made of steel, not tin foil. These things are tanks by today’s standards. People forget that. It’s not a Ford Pinto, but if you move that tank to the rear of the frame, you’ve just made it one.

[@PlatypusVomit]

Modern trucks have the gas tank run between the frame rails alongside the driveshaft. I'd think that would be a better solution, tho the truck arm suspension probably makes that a no-go. @@ronster6656

[@ronster6656]

Yeah, I don’t think you could pull that off without switching to a leaf spring suspension and you’d still have to stick that filler neck through the bed side.

[@PlatypusVomit]

The bodywork to put the filler neck through the bedside is of no concern to me; I work at a paint shop. :p But yeah I'd be resistant to swapping to leaves. @@ronster6656

[@user-ge2qn6gp4o]

@@ronster6656 I am with you. I am in the process of redoing the wood on my bed and I see no reason to relocate the gas tank. I like it right where it is.

[@bryantwhitis1268]

My ultimate modification on a 1954 Chevrolet 3100 is to keep original behind the seat fuel but change it out to a new same one and add an under the bed fuel tank stainless steel. My old pickup had dual fuel tanks and liked that option I would put the filler tube for under the bed in the middle of the bumper and put a spring loaded license plate bracket over it. Thanks

[@jonathonrossebo1783]

I still can't find the videos for the Knuckle Buster project. Can someone send me the links for it?

[@paulstephen3466]

Hello, which fuel tank is better: Aluminum or sheet metal?

[@black02gmc]

What happened to the video on how to shorten a long bed?

[@ericmcginnis2097]

It would make more sense to finish the wood before the assembly and then touch up any holes or cuts! Or use cedar or another kind of waterproof wood!

[@Properformancenutritioncom]

Eric McGinnis It would make more sense but he gets everything for free so it doesn’t matter.

[@francisjaniewski5990]

I've watched you for years. Got more projects than one guy out have. Do you have alot of projects or are yours all done?

[@onehairplace]

Where do you put the vent line from the tank?

[@jesusvm4149]

Donde quedo el video donde corta el chasis alguien sabe??

[@Hazardouswastedriver]

Does lmc make an in tank fuel pump for this tank?

[@philsigman9088]

Why not just buy a '69 Camaro tank and install it in the rear spare tire location. If you mount it far enough back you can put the filler neck behind your license plate. Then find a fold down license plate mount to access the filler neck. No cutting holes in the bed or quarter panel.

[@francisjaniewski5990]

I like you thought Camaro tank. I remember in high school 1972 that all those rear fill cars had a terrible time with full tank under hard acceleration spit a gallon of gas. Not costly at 35 cents a gallon.

[@rogerlittleton5112]

What tank are you using

[@Elaba_]

My girl friend doesn't want that. She doesn't like the plashy sound of the gasoline at night under our bed.

[@ypop417]

But how do you make the 10' Long box on an 8' truck

[@bloodseedrums]

get the bed stretcher

[@jamesmedina946]

10 foot? Longhorns are 8'6

[@scottboone8603]

I wonder how much extra room in the cab there is after the gas tank relocation.

[@maggs131]

Not much. The top of the seat hit the back of the cab with the old tank in there. It was wedge shaped. Spot is only really good for speakers or a few rolls of charmin

[@papichuro6928]

What color is the cab in other words what type of blue

[@bloodowl8927]

Looks kinda close to what was called Balboa Blue if I had to guess but not entirely sure. It might actually be a little lighter.

[@bigbawsz2054]

I’ve watched soooo many relocation videos why isn’t anyone showing where they got the fuel lines and how’ve they run them! Frustrating

[@jazielzepeda8758]

what paint color is the truck?

[@richardbryant7165]

Couldn't you use the tank from a Blazer of the same era, then use a side filler neck. At least then you could use your truck as a be truck, not just a cruiser.

[@frankcastle3827]

I like it

[@anthonybeard2747]

What year/model truck is that?

[@jbr496]

I bet you could fabricate some sort of electronic keypad to fit in the hole where the tank used to be.

[@kunu98]

Who thought a tank inside the cab would be a good idea? Didn’t people smoke in their cabs also

[@9lbloodnolast873]

I thought everyone got away from this location for fuel tanks because of the explosions in rear end accidents.

[@maggs131]

It's still better than in the cab with you

[@9lbloodnolast873]

@@maggs131 Sure, but I figure just behind the cab under the bed would make sense. Instead of specifically in the area of maximum damage in a rear end situation.

[@maggs131]

@@9lbloodnolast873 it would be a better place as you've mentioned. The real reason its behind the bumper is years ago somebody figured out that a tank from a blazer from the same year would fit here and all these companies that reproduce it are to lazy to retrofit it further up in the frame away from rear impacts

[@9lbloodnolast873]

@@maggs131 makes sense now. So the show just half assed it too.

[@chriscase6341]

Awesome video! Should have stained the wood before you put it in

[@leonanglen6012]

Looks like He gets his wigs from the same place that Gene Simmons does ...

[@maggs131]

Lmao I was trying to think who he looked like 🤣🤣🤣 I love stacey and his show but he needs a haircut

[@francisjaniewski5990]

Wow a hair guy. I watch for the items on trucks or tools.

[@gurleyyokes3273]

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[@russellwoodward2947]

sorry but I'd rather have a step side not a fleet side after all that kind of trouble especially if I was gonna use wood.

[@Properformancenutritioncom]

Russell Woodward just got a 67 Chevy stepside & was thinking the same thing I won’t have to cut for the wheel wells.

[@Lowteartrash]

The messy wood looks good no lie

[@MisterAdam-jj5jv]

I’m looking to relocate my tank...1972 c10 w/carb ....other than a new tank did u need to replace the fuel pump or fuel lines? Thanks

[@heel4reel387]

kinda hoping he wouldve showed how to run gas lines

[@jimmiranda7181]

Another tank relocation without illustrating how to run and where to buy the fuel line.

[@caseyjp23]

You can just run a long rubber fuel hose you get from autozone down the inside of the frame

[@jimmiranda7181]

@@caseyjp23 I ended up making two new barbed end hard lines with a filter in between and rubber hoses at all the connecting points. I used Notchhead clips to fasten to the frame. The vent line and roll over vent valve will go up in between the inner and outer skin of the bed and mount on a fabricated bracket on the inside of the inner bed wall safe and outta sight.

[@mrmidnight32]

Jim Miranda these are more parts commercials than a how to show. Learned that once I tried using this to build a couple cars. They give just enough info for you to buy the tools and parts. But not enough to fully do the job.

[@MachineHeadDissent]

🤙😎🤘... Wonder who thought it would be a good idea to put the gas tank right behind where you are sitting....

[@bartgoins1782]

Check out where the gas tank was on the Model T.

[@PlatypusVomit]

Well, it's more protected in a crash than hanging under the back end. I'm assuming that was the logic. But yeah....if I had one I'd want to relocate it out of the cab.

[@bendermi]

@@bartgoins1782 Under the seat or in the cowl ?

[@bartgoins1782]

@@bendermi I was referring to the tank in the cowl.

[@bendermi]

@@bartgoins1782 That's dangerous but I think it's still better than under the seat ?

[@jimmysapien9961]

Looks Amazing Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joeyalfaro2323]

When I get ready to do mine I'm just going to pay someone to cut bed and frame reuse bed 8 inches in rear on long bed actually looks more natural than swb.

[@paulbetka2966]

Nice 👍🏻. 🤔 When's someone going lengthen a frame ❓❓😲😲😜😜🤔🤔 8 Foot pick-up. Truck frame. Extend it 1 8 too 2 4 inch ❓❓😲

[@roncrandall]

Stacy, I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L that I volunteer to have rebuilt to your imagination. Will transport it, and allow any advertisement/publication that your comapany wants. I've watched on and off since the "COPPERHEAD" build back in the day. I was exstatic to find your show on KZbin recently. My idea is to turn my truck into a offroad/woods truck. Thank you for the many years of entertainment and education. Thanks to you, I know how to turn a wrench on my own vehicles. Your show rocks, and you have a loyal fan for life! Good luck to you, sir!

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR DETAIL VIDEO

[@billyhogan1863]

So I have a question, what is wrong with it being a long wheel base? Nothing, I'd rather have a long bed than a short bed, you can haul more and it's factory. That's just my opinion and I think factory is way better 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

It's a style choice. Some people prefer the body lines and look of a short bed.

[@billyhogan1863]

@@OfficialStaceyDavid that's because they get brain washed watching it get cut up thinking it look's good, but if it came that way so be it. I'll always like a long bed and a short bed because mine are factory. But I guess some people can't appreciate an original. Thank's #stacydavid

[@1BigDaDo]

Ummm is this not dangerous having the tank so close to the rear ? I dont trust a bolted up bed.. I would weld the crap out of it once it was all in place.

[@codypeterson7166]

All beds are bolted...

[@danoneill2846]

how many Gal's .. looks big

[@sburnsed798]

Dan O'Neill 17 gallons. I put one on my 65 c10

[@danoneill2846]

Thanks @@sburnsed798

[@joelclear1578]

You can also get a 21 gal with a side fill neck. Just looked it up.

[@wsfwsf1497]

Simply cut the original tank in half with a plasma cutter while smoking a cigarette.

[@shawnbarton9562]

Now Remember these panels are repos so Don't Freak out if you need to drill an extra hole or just toss out Completely and go with OEM panels

[@genedowen9183]

completely awesome!

[@maxiyellow]

Excelente!!!!Bro...

[@RenaissanceThinking]

Ok I've kicked around relocating my fuel tank but I don't want to fill thru the bed as I never know what I might have in it. Does anyone know of a solution?

[@maggs131]

You can get a side fill tank but you will have to fabricate the filler door in the bed side or if you are slick you can hide it behind a tail light

[@MichaelBoehme-rx4sn]

🎉🎉

[@justinjonessr2166]

Why doesn’t this show ever say how much all this stuff costs? No regular joe can afford all this.

[@ianb8745]

its not the part cost that is bad... its shipping and labor. if you can afford parts is because you work all day and will never have time to do the work yourself.....

[@kunu98]

I thought the same thing. A guy with bills and a job can’t afford to fabricate all of this. The most one could do is a 4 inch lift with spacers and shocks then basic maintenance

[@jamesmedina946]

Drop the dope and drinks and you'd be surprised

[@francisjaniewski5990]

I'm 67 and retired. Just like when I owned a Cadillac. If you want to drive a classic,prepare to pay for a classic. Hurts all types of car guys when you see trucks that cost $4,000 in 71 sell for $85,000 today.

[@mikekiefer3915]

Not real big fan of the short box.

[@zpoppe]

Its the Pinto design

[@harleyrdr1]

The more of these trucks get ruined, the higher the price of my longbed gets! I can haul a bike and still close the tailgate. 😁

[@pappysgarage2403]

#longbedsforlife

[@stephenvanvliet9812]

The few, the proud, the long bed

[@stubby1122]

Seems like fairly flimsy metal.

[@johnbrewer4150]

Why would I want to walk to the back of my truck when I can just open the door and go for it,waste of time and money

[@20alphabet]

Lol, he's wearing my aunt's wig!

[@geoffreymills9932]

Pretty damn rude for you to charge for watching 20 year old Rerun's, love the show but can't see paying for a U-TUBE video

[@59vaughn]

Shuda just added....😏but now it's like.....a pinto....!!!...no tilt...?!?!...your gonna make a low rider trailer outa the old bed....huh....?

[@obsessedwithcars219]

So many steps left out. So many things overlooked. Great entertainment but don't use this as a guide!!!!

[@mannygarcia5451]

Gene Simmons

[@Diddy_Doodat]

First lol but who cares

[@redherring4335]

Are you seriously wearing a wig???

[@bryantwhitis1268]

Leave the original factory tank by removing the factory tank you messing up the originality of the truck. Thanks back then the design team agreed on behind the seat fuel tank.😇

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Stacy is bald >???? OMG