Today I mount the Isuzu fuel tanks on the motorhome frame swapped Chevy COE. I think the 454 is going to need all 66 gallons! #cabover #trucking #mechanic
I would keep the extra tank and put a small electric pump connected to pump to the passenger side tank. Extra gas might come in handy once in a while. You could use it as a tank for race gas for the maverick.
I agree with this set up, just put a T valve and use the same fuel pump as either the truck or the car you are transporting. You don't need a fuel level, just a switch in the cab next to the seat base so you can turn it on/off with the door open or top up the primary tank while on the road. I just use a stick to measure the fuel level as it doesn't need to be accurate or used often.
Wally, I just got caught up on the project. I am totally amazed at your resourcefulness and skill at welding. I'm really looking forward to the continuation of the "just enough" COE.
Keep your extra fuel capacity. You'll probably need it at some point. If you need extra space for tools and whatnot, build boxes under the flatbed. Join the tanks by using a crossover line mounted about an inch above the bottom of the tank like we did in the olden times. I enjoy following this project. Nice work.
I like the idea of half tank half toolbox. Hidden storage for straps, chains, etc.Would keep the deck clean and still have more gas storage. Unles your planning underbed boxes, or possibly storage under the hood area. Looking great .
Man I just love the way go about this project,I think a lot of people would like to have your skills and self confidence to tackle something like this. Respect from the UK.
Paint the tanks black, but the straps the body color as a trim effect. Will carry the theme through. A small pump and detachable hose and nozzle could let you dispense gas from the second tank. Rescue a car or rig out of gas.
Definitely use both tanks for fuel. It's better to have it and not need it and need it and not have it. And then do a crossover on the bottom sides of the tanks so the levels will be even. Good to see you back.
I think you should keep both tanks for fuel, set it up the old school way with a bottom cross over line to ballance the fuel between the tanks, then be able to do cross country trips
WALLEEEEEEÈ!!!!!! It's really great to see you back, buddy!!! Something that I just now saw you may want to consider putting flex pipes in your exhaust system right behind the drop tubes coming off the manifolds. The torque twist of the big block could drastically reduce the life of your pipes between the manifolds and the stacks. Just a thought. Aside from that, I absolutely LOVE the way that system looks! Have a great weekend, my friend!
As far as the extra tank goes you could vent the tanks and run a transfer line between the two and have a shut off valve for when you don't need it. Like a big truck!
Awesome job again! I really like the way the tanks turned out. As far as cleaning them up or painting them, that depends on what you plan for the truck. Don’t polish the tanks nice if you leave the truck with patina. And the other way around. As for the drivers side tank, I’m in favor of somehow connecting the tanks together to get the extra capacity. Maybe use an electric pump to fill the other tank when needed. Not sure. Don’t do like me and say I want it done by spring, but forget to set the year. 😂😂
Wally's back baby!! This has been my most enjoyable to watch build on RUclips! Knowing my love of making my budget fit my ideas Wally is a great guide on how to build it & make it work on a budget! Keep it rolling Wally!!
Great job on the tanks! I do think you should paint them. If you don't think you'll need that much fuel capacity, I like your idea of a smaller tank and the rest of it a s a tool box.
Great video thanks, Re the fuel tanks, years ago I drove a dual tank truck and they had a hose our of the bottom of one to the bottom of the other. Both tanks were filled from i filler and only needed 1 fuel gauge because the fuel auto levelled between both tanks. love the old tacho
Thanks for another interesting up cycling video. It appears that this build might surprise and exceed your initial expectations. So far, everything is looking really good.
Glad you're back! You have me hooked on watching this project, and was getting worried when it was a couple weeks since the last video haha. OUTSTANDING work sir!
Man, I wish you had shown us the old log clock sooner. I just threw out a whole stack of those old “tattletale” paper discs you could’ve had to use for fun. Oh well, it’ll still look very cool in your truck!
Do yourself a favor and spend a little time watching Fitzee doing rust repairs. He'll ease your mind about fabricating new metal where none exists right now. From what we can see on video, you don't have too many hills to climb and it shouldn't be too bad bringing the body back into shape. Fitzees Fabrications, here on RUclips
Great to see you back to the coe ! I was thinking about a sizza jack under the magdrill for upside down work ...... About the tank , I'd run the truck for a year and then decide if you really want the extra gas ....then if not definitely a toolbox spare parts stash ! Awesome to hear the Maverick run , what a rumble ! PS can i borrow the magdrill ? ♥️😉🙃😎 NZ
Keep the left side tank, and use a transfer pump to send it to the right side tank. That way you can leave it empty until you need the range for a roadtrip and it won't be full of skunky fuel after being parked for a while.
I’m in the middle of a similar build with saddle tanks. For the other tank, I mounted a 12 volt air compressor with a 3 gal tank, from Puma, inside the saddle tank. I made a hinged access panel on the bottom. I have onboard air for my seats, air horn and no need for a spare tire.
You needed the time off. These projects are sometimes very demanding of both mental and physical issues! But I'm happy to see you install those saddle gas tanks. I'm still plugging on my projects. It's a steampunk themed photo box for my son in law. I've already built him 2 for his business and I'm just about finished on designing and building all the accent pieces. Going to start on the box frame and panels soon. Your videos on the COE gives me the inspiration to keep going! Thanks. Oh and paint the tanks and you have the option of installing mufflers if the exhaust is too loud!
Go to Walmart, go to Walmart. Or CD player in there when you build a new gas shop. Ask some speakers in the back end there and the next thing I'll get me nice. No, not too expensive. I build me a shelf on the top of it and put it on CBNN. What a microphone is stuff in there.All new gauges and stuff
If you use the other tank for fuel put a crossover hose on the bottom to the tanks with a shut off. You could use the other tank for storage and or for your battery.
Good to have ya back... Tanks look great.. ( my only thing is ).. I guess i'm getting Old and Paranoid but.. that's a LOT of gasoline to have on board.. . Anyway .. Really dig that you're using as much NOS. stuff as you can .. And .. LOVE The " Tach O Graph ".. Vintage cool.. Hope you can calibrate it for the V8.... " Keep Workin Wally ".. Hope you get it on the road by April..
I’ve been waiting way to long a vid your stressing me out man I love the vids your all I watch!!! Love u and your vids love the build can’t wait for the next episode!!! -kj customs
Wally there is a Lqauer that can be sprayed into the Diesel tank I use to be A Tanker driver for Shell oil NEW ZEALAND AND MY TRUCK TANK HAD THAT IN IT KEPTED THE TANK NICE AND CLEAN PLUS MOST OF THE FARM TANKS HAD IT IN TO THAT WAS TO STOP CONDENSATION AND RUST FORMING IN TANKS I ALSO HAD MY 68FT BOAT TANKS WITH IT TOO MAN AFTER 20YEARS WHEN I SOLD IT THE NEW OWNER OPEN THE TANKS PUT LIDS BACK ON TANKS WERE LIKE NEW SO THATS SOMETHING YOU CAN THINK ABOUT LOVE THE WAY YOUR GOING WITH THIS OLD GIRL
Definitely save the second fuel tank for fuel, just in case. It looks like plenty of space for tool boxes behind the fuel tanks. You will feel much netter after taking care of the fenders and front grille, just one at a time.
You could build the front area behind the radiator as tool storage/ storage box. It's going to be big enough vacant space. And the old engine cover are your access doors.
Most fuel injection in tank pumps have a basket like thing around the bottom of the tank to keep the fuel from running away on turns and breaking and quick acceleration.
Wally you are , moving forward on this project . I was thinking if you made a card bord template /radiator you could look around and see if you could match up a radiator from a piece of construction equipment . they flow a lot of coolant have a standard neck have a lot of surface area( 5 or 6 core) and are very well made and they have mounting brackets build in , Being that you live in A.Z the extra cooling capacity would be needed for towing with the A/C on . The hard part is finding a place where you can look around .
Nice to see you on the project again. Tanks look cool, if the truck gets old and used look on the outside, keep the look on the tanks as they are. As what to do with the other tank - make it into a storage box. You don't want to keep all the things you need with the truck in the bed or in the cab all the time. Hope the weather gets warmer - waiting on the weather here with my Volvo 740 pickup project - not good to do things outside with under 0 deg C in snow.
Looking good! Once you figure out which radiator you want to use, call or visit Hawk's Radiator. They are reasonably priced for new ones and they have lifetime warranties. I'm using one for a '96 F250 in my '53 Ford C500. It matches the original from the engine donor's truck and fit well in mine. It was less than $200 and is well made.
I would use both tanks . . . All two of em. That way maybe go a month or two with one fill up. If you inter connect them (maybe with tubing or pipe?) you’ll only need one sending unit.
as far as the exhaust noise if bothersome,simple cut the rubber off of the side wall of a tire mount them on both sides of the cab and done.Tanks look cool id leave them unpainted myself.
I like the idea of two tanks, and a crossed feed tube. The truck’s probably gonna get about 8 miles per gallon or less. You’re probably only have about 55 gallons of usable fuel. I really think you should’ve planned on putting mufflers before it goes up the pipes. I think it’s gonna be too loud in your ears. They makes small mufflers if you watch Matt’s off-road, he tries different mufflers on his spud truck.
Been around a few Maverick cars in my time but I don't think any of them EVER sounded quite like that...Sure wish I could find some tanks for my F600 Ford like those. My factory tank is behind the seat. Not really crazy about that. Good job on the tanks...
It’s open headers, working on the exhaust. Doesn’t sound great on camera. Not sure where you are but I see those tanks for sale pretty cheap. These are off a 98ish Isuzu npr
Keep the extra tank full of fuel! If you use the truck to go on a long trip to haul something back your hunna get bad gas mileage having the xtra gas will be useful especially if yo ho somewhere that the gas is more expensive than at home!
Definitely make sure you add gussets to the tiny frame mounts
That's a lot of weight moving forward boss
Love the show
love the build💪
Those are the original Isuzu mounts and were fine for who knows how long and diesel is heavier than gas. They are 3/8 plate I think they will be fine.
I would keep the extra tank and put a small electric pump connected to pump to the passenger side tank. Extra gas might come in handy once in a while. You could use it as a tank for race gas for the maverick.
I agree with this set up, just put a T valve and use the same fuel pump as either the truck or the car you are transporting. You don't need a fuel level, just a switch in the cab next to the seat base so you can turn it on/off with the door open or top up the primary tank while on the road. I just use a stick to measure the fuel level as it doesn't need to be accurate or used often.
Good idea for the Maverick! Both tanks have provisions for a crossover tube.
Wally, I just got caught up on the project. I am totally amazed at your resourcefulness and skill at welding. I'm really looking forward to the continuation of the "just enough" COE.
Keep your extra fuel capacity. You'll probably need it at some point. If you need extra space for tools and whatnot, build boxes under the flatbed. Join the tanks by using a crossover line mounted about an inch above the bottom of the tank like we did in the olden times. I enjoy following this project. Nice work.
I like the idea of half tank half toolbox. Hidden storage for straps, chains, etc.Would keep the deck clean and still have more gas storage. Unles your planning underbed boxes, or possibly storage under the hood area. Looking great .
WALLY, LOVE watching you. You're always REASONING everything out and coming up with great conclusions. YOU ARE A GREAT "WATCH" !!!!🎉
Awesome job Wally! Enjoy watching.
I really liked the idea of making the fuel tank into a tool box.
Nice job Wally. Those saddle tanks look great, 💯👍
Man I just love the way go about this project,I think a lot of people would like to have your skills and self confidence to tackle something like this.
Respect from the UK.
You’ll have no problem doing the front end you’re very creative and skilled. I can’t wait to see you next video.
Nice to see you back! I have always loved the needle nose trucks too.
Chapeau, Wally .... Greetings from germany Christoph 😊👍
Overalls in cold weather are great, and no butt crack!😊
😂
I like the idea of making part of that other tank a toolbox or storage container And then maybe some spare fuel in part of it
Paint the tanks black, but the straps the body color as a trim effect. Will carry the theme through.
A small pump and detachable hose and nozzle could let you dispense gas from the second tank. Rescue a car or rig out of gas.
Definitely use both tanks for fuel. It's better to have it and not need it and need it and not have it. And then do a crossover on the bottom sides of the tanks so the levels will be even. Good to see you back.
That's when a magnetic tray comes in handy, they're cheap enough and come in different sizes. I like the progress so far.🎉
I have some somewhere 😂
The Tach O Graph is a great touch!
Stop knocking yourself down. You doing an awesome restoration of a cool truck.
Welcome back Wally. It's great to watch you wrenching again. The tank's look great .Take care.
I think you should keep both tanks for fuel, set it up the old school way with a bottom cross over line to ballance the fuel between the tanks, then be able to do cross country trips
WALLEEEEEEÈ!!!!!! It's really great to see you back, buddy!!! Something that I just now saw you may want to consider putting flex pipes in your exhaust system right behind the drop tubes coming off the manifolds. The torque twist of the big block could drastically reduce the life of your pipes between the manifolds and the stacks. Just a thought. Aside from that, I absolutely LOVE the way that system looks! Have a great weekend, my friend!
The pipes have a flex joint.
Great work as always. Really enjoying this project.
As far as the extra tank goes you could vent the tanks and run a transfer line between the two and have a shut off valve for when you don't need it. Like a big truck!
Keep up the good work Wally
I thought that you might have kicked the bucket but thankfully that's not the case I really appreciate your videos
Not yet.
Awesome job again! I really like the way the tanks turned out. As far as cleaning them up or painting them, that depends on what you plan for the truck. Don’t polish the tanks nice if you leave the truck with patina. And the other way around.
As for the drivers side tank, I’m in favor of somehow connecting the tanks together to get the extra capacity. Maybe use an electric pump to fill the other tank when needed. Not sure.
Don’t do like me and say I want it done by spring, but forget to set the year. 😂😂
The tanks are set up for a cross over tube.
Wally's back baby!! This has been my most enjoyable to watch build on RUclips! Knowing my love of making my budget fit my ideas Wally is a great guide on how to build it & make it work on a budget! Keep it rolling Wally!!
Thank you!
Great job on the tanks! I do think you should paint them. If you don't think you'll need that much fuel capacity, I like your idea of a smaller tank and the rest of it a s a tool box.
Congrats Wally, on finally getting the two gas tank's mounted and the top areas for the fuel pump. looking cool Wally..
Awesome build, Enjoying watching the build
Great video thanks, Re the fuel tanks, years ago I drove a dual tank truck and they had a hose our of the bottom of one to the bottom of the other. Both tanks were filled from i filler and only needed 1 fuel gauge because the fuel auto levelled between both tanks. love the old tacho
Yup, these tanks are set up for a cross over!
Great video the COE is coming along can't wait for the first drive
Thanks for another interesting up cycling video. It appears that this build might surprise and exceed your initial expectations. So far, everything is looking really good.
Man I love how we talk to ourselves when we do these things,,,, I mean no one else around, we have full conversations with ourselves
Exactly 😂
Glad you're back! You have me hooked on watching this project, and was getting worried when it was a couple weeks since the last video haha. OUTSTANDING work sir!
Thanks!
I like the ideal of making extra tank a tool box. Can put your straps and tools and keep it all tucked away
I will watch this with great interest
Man, I wish you had shown us the old log clock sooner. I just threw out a whole stack of those old “tattletale” paper discs you could’ve had to use for fun. Oh well, it’ll still look very cool in your truck!
Oh man!!
So glad your back! Great looking gas tanks! Missed your content!
Do yourself a favor and spend a little time watching Fitzee doing rust repairs. He'll ease your mind about fabricating new metal where none exists right now. From what we can see on video, you don't have too many hills to climb and it shouldn't be too bad bringing the body back into shape. Fitzees Fabrications, here on RUclips
I agree that you should watch and learn from Fitzee. Don't waste any time watching the butcher Bad Chad.
I do watch him. He makes it simple.
@@wallysworkin823 Next to you, Fitzee's the best,
Great to see you back to the coe ! I was thinking about a sizza jack under the magdrill for upside down work ...... About the tank , I'd run the truck for a year and then decide if you really want the extra gas ....then if not definitely a toolbox spare parts stash ! Awesome to hear the Maverick run , what a rumble ! PS can i borrow the magdrill ? ♥️😉🙃😎 NZ
Keep the left side tank, and use a transfer pump to send it to the right side tank. That way you can leave it empty until you need the range for a roadtrip and it won't be full of skunky fuel after being parked for a while.
I’m in the middle of a similar build with saddle tanks. For the other tank, I mounted a 12 volt air compressor with a 3 gal tank, from Puma, inside the saddle tank. I made a hinged access panel on the bottom. I have onboard air for my seats, air horn and no need for a spare tire.
Excellent use of the spare tank.
Good video and good too see you back. I like your idea for your clock. Neat. Good video as always thank you kindly
You needed the time off. These projects are sometimes very demanding of both mental and physical issues! But I'm happy to see you install those saddle gas tanks. I'm still plugging on my projects. It's a steampunk themed photo box for my son in law. I've already built him 2 for his business and I'm just about finished on designing and building all the accent pieces. Going to start on the box frame and panels soon. Your videos on the COE gives me the inspiration to keep going! Thanks. Oh and paint the tanks and you have the option of installing mufflers if the exhaust is too loud!
The stacks are mufflers, but that’s why I also made the exhaust so long. If I want to add mufflers, I have room.
Welcome back, Wally! Great video! I would leave the tanks alone.Your number one fan!
Tanks looking great, love the tachometer, that will look cool on the dash 👍😎
Dig the 1/2 toolbox idea, after you drive it around. Cool on the driver's side filler.
Thanks Wally! Keep up the great progress!!!!🏁🏁🏁
Go to Walmart, go to Walmart. Or CD player in there when you build a new gas shop. Ask some speakers in the back end there and the next thing I'll get me nice. No, not too expensive. I build me a shelf on the top of it and put it on CBNN. What a microphone is stuff in there.All new gauges and stuff
If you use the other tank for fuel put a crossover hose on the bottom to the tanks with a shut off. You could use the other tank for storage and or for your battery.
Clock is great addition
Good to have ya back... Tanks look great.. ( my only thing is ).. I guess i'm getting Old and Paranoid but.. that's a LOT of gasoline to have on board.. . Anyway .. Really dig that you're using as much NOS. stuff as you can .. And .. LOVE The " Tach O Graph ".. Vintage cool.. Hope you can calibrate it for the V8.... " Keep Workin Wally ".. Hope you get it on the road by April..
The tach is cable driven so not sure how I can do that.
Use both tanks 66 gallons with that motor and anything any distance will be needed you can mount tool boxes farther back
Finally another video
that will be nice to be able to fill the tank from either side
Use the other thank to keep truck balanced . plus you could hook up both tanks , so both tanks drain down at the same time.
Such a cool build!!!
Time for another awesome video 😊😊😊😊😊
I think it looks real nice I don't see one problem with that box looks good
Nice tanks, real nice thanks.Tanks that look
I’ve been waiting way to long a vid your stressing me out man I love the vids your all I watch!!! Love u and your vids love the build can’t wait for the next episode!!! -kj customs
Thank you, trying to get back in the groove.
Wally there is a Lqauer that can be sprayed into the Diesel tank I use to be A Tanker driver for Shell oil NEW ZEALAND AND MY TRUCK TANK HAD THAT IN IT KEPTED THE TANK NICE AND CLEAN PLUS MOST OF THE FARM TANKS HAD IT IN TO THAT WAS TO STOP CONDENSATION AND RUST FORMING IN TANKS I ALSO HAD MY 68FT BOAT TANKS WITH IT TOO MAN AFTER 20YEARS WHEN I SOLD IT THE NEW OWNER OPEN THE TANKS PUT LIDS BACK ON TANKS WERE LIKE NEW SO THATS SOMETHING YOU CAN THINK ABOUT LOVE THE WAY YOUR GOING WITH THIS OLD GIRL
Thanks!
Definitely save the second fuel tank for fuel, just in case. It looks like plenty of space for tool boxes behind the fuel tanks.
You will feel much netter after taking care of the fenders and front grille, just one at a time.
Looking good 👍
Moving right along 👍 from Detroit.
I didn't know you had a jacket!?!
😂 don’t use it often
Glad your back! I was wondering if you were ok!
You could build the front area behind the radiator as tool storage/ storage box. It's going to be big enough vacant space. And the old engine cover are your access doors.
It’s actually really small in the front, I don’t think I will have that much space. But we will see.
@@wallysworkin823you could call it a CoE Frunk like tesla haha
Most fuel injection in tank pumps have a basket like thing around the bottom of the tank to keep the fuel from running away on turns and breaking and quick acceleration.
you have some skills
Cool Vega....
Wally you are , moving forward on this project . I was thinking if you made a card bord template /radiator you could look around and see if you could match up a radiator from a piece of construction equipment . they flow a lot of coolant have a standard neck have a lot of surface area( 5 or 6 core) and are very well made and they have mounting brackets build in , Being that you live in A.Z the extra cooling capacity would be needed for towing with the A/C on . The hard part is finding a place where you can look around .
Tanks worked out great. The only concern I have is today's gas goes bad real fast if your not using the truck it could give you trouble.
Yes but it’ll get used, trust me
@@glenmiller3783 I use Heet gas treatment in my classic car. Keeps the moisture out. Ive had gas in my tanks for months with zero issues.
Nice to see you on the project again. Tanks look cool, if the truck gets old and used look on the outside, keep the look on the tanks as they are. As what to do with the other tank - make it into a storage box. You don't want to keep all the things you need with the truck in the bed or in the cab all the time. Hope the weather gets warmer - waiting on the weather here with my Volvo 740 pickup project - not good to do things outside with under 0 deg C in snow.
Too cold for me 😂 going to be 26c here next week.
Looking good!
Once you figure out which radiator you want to use, call or visit Hawk's Radiator. They are reasonably priced for new ones and they have lifetime warranties. I'm using one for a '96 F250 in my '53 Ford C500. It matches the original from the engine donor's truck and fit well in mine. It was less than $200 and is well made.
I was actually looking at using a Ford radiator like that. I like the way it mounts in my 95 F150, real simple.
I don't fill in both tanks up like that it's going to work it might but I doubt it
Great Tank Work Wally!
Its about time.
Right! 😂
I would use both tanks . . . All two of em. That way maybe go a month or two with one fill up. If you inter connect them (maybe with tubing or pipe?) you’ll only need one sending unit.
Being that it's fuel injection system the U turn in your exhaust will help for back pressure
as far as the exhaust noise if bothersome,simple cut the rubber off of the side wall of a tire mount them on both sides of the cab and done.Tanks look cool id leave them unpainted myself.
I like the idea of two tanks, and a crossed feed tube. The truck’s probably gonna get about 8 miles per gallon or less. You’re probably only have about 55 gallons of usable fuel. I really think you should’ve planned on putting mufflers before it goes up the pipes. I think it’s gonna be too loud in your ears. They makes small mufflers if you watch Matt’s off-road, he tries different mufflers on his spud truck.
Those stacks are “mufflers” not sure how loud they will be. That’s why I made the exhaust long so I can add another muffler if needed.
Id use all the capacity
And another nice thing, I think those tanks have a drain plug for easy cleaning I think 😂.
They do and they have provisions for a crossover tube.
Good gotcha.
I would leave the tanks the way they are. But as always it is your build do it the way you want it.
Exhaust was exhausting. Lol. The other tank could be an auxiliary tool box
Been around a few Maverick cars in my time but I don't think any of them EVER sounded quite like that...Sure wish I could find some tanks for my F600 Ford like those. My factory tank is behind the seat. Not really crazy about that. Good job on the tanks...
It’s open headers, working on the exhaust. Doesn’t sound great on camera. Not sure where you are but I see those tanks for sale pretty cheap. These are off a 98ish Isuzu npr
Life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer you get the end, the quicker it goes
Hy wally happy new year why dont you wrap the exhausts with heat rope then fit heat shield be very good for reduced heat near the tanks
A 12 valve Cummins would have been great
Agreed but out of the budget right now. People want 3k for just an engine here in Phoenix. It’s nuts
Use both tanks!
Leave the tanks alone. Adds to the overall look.
The fuel gauge probably won’t go all the way to the full mark when the tank is full but otherwise good choice of tank size and look.
Should be close, these tanks are the same depth as the motorhome tank.
Is there a reason for the filler on the passenger side? Most fill on drivers side and eliminates going against traffic at the pump.
Both tanks came with fill necks, I just wanted to be able to fill the passenger from the driver side.
I would use both tanks …
Keep the extra tank full of fuel!
If you use the truck to go on a long trip to haul something back your hunna get bad gas mileage having the xtra gas will be useful especially if yo ho somewhere that the gas is more expensive than at home!