51g tank in tool box?

[Jed196]

Hey guys,

Has anyone put the standard 51 gallon DFA tank in a standard truck tool box? I have only found one that will fit and tight. I cant afford expensive tool box tanks. Plus, it would be nice to find one large enough to use as a tool box as well as protection for the tank.

Thanks

[GOON924]

You might have to cut the filler neck off if it were to fit in a toolbox. I actually cut it off so I could put a toneau cover over the bed since it sits quite a bit over the bed rails. I then installed a fuel cell cap from Summit Racing (link below). I would recommend a plastic one since the one I have on there now is steel, and I’m seeing the polymerization talked about on this thread in my first full tank of veg (swapping for plastic one soon):

http://www.dinofuelalternatives.com/...hread.php?t=95

Fuel Cell Caps:

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+115+%2D119993&D=%2D119993

[greasyX]

All the greasers around here use moeler marine tanks and build there own coils,the last one we did was this way,they have a pretty good website and can be ordered through any marina for reasonable $$.P.s they are transleusent so you can see level,and they come with aluminum fittings installed................grease out

[Jack_Toepfer]

Will these marine tanks fit below the truck? I have a lot of wasted space under the bed.

[greasyX]

they come in all different shapes and sizes,the are made of a thick walled plastic,similar material used in the agricultural sector,but with good rugged fittings.If I was to "hang one" under a truck,I would use a 12or 16 inch by40-48 inch "Under deck" marine tank.This would equate to roughly 40-ish gallon tank,stand alone or add on it would be a good size.Also that lenght would work for short or long bed.These tanks are excellent to work with and can be used anywhere (no long term UV rays) .Roughly 30-35% the cost of a Aluminum tank,but you don't need to spend the afternoon welding.A few guys have used "big Rig" box hangers to mount to the frame.A good addition if you have long trips,,,,or a heavy foot on the skinny pedal.........grease out

[Jack_Toepfer]

70% savings would be awesome.

I'd be able to sell my tank and cover the cost of the new one... and some oil