55gl vs 120gl tank both 48"?

[courtneem]

I am going to get the 120gl tonight. Issue.

I brought home a 55gl in my Pontiac Grand Prix with no issues. (it was in the box still even) It just fit length wise in my car! If I can take my car I will save A LOT of gas going to get this beast, compared to my stepmothers Avalanche!

The 120gl is 4x2x2

From what I read on the net the 55gl is 48" standard as well in length?

If this is the case the 120gl should fit in my car like the 55gl did, just a foot wider or so and that is fine in the backseat.

I think it would ride better then in the back of a pickup for a hour too.

What do you think?

 

[Dread]

Put the front passenger seat as far up as you can, and if possible, lean it all the way forward, should work fine. Also, if your Grand Prix had a fold-down rear seat (so it goes directly to the trunk), you can slide it in on it's side, and push it forward. Should be fine.

 

[courtneem]

hmm just thought about this issue, is the door at least 24" wide to get it in LOL

 

[Dread]

If the trunk wall can fold down, it'll work! If in doubt, use the Avalanche. Better a safe tank and some money spend on gas than a broken expensive tank, and an extra $50.

 

[rallysman]

I don't think you'll get it in there. Maybe if you take the passenger seat out (and if it's a 2 door). Otherwise, no way.

 

[courtneem]

It is a 4door

I just went out and measured.

Towards the bottom of the back door (where the seat sticks out the most past the door frame) I have 28"

Now with the door all the way open I have 3 1/2 feet from the car door to the car. Worried about turning it to get it in. We couldnt just put it straight in I dont think

 

[courtneem]

screw it, taking pick up. off I go lol YAY!!!

 

[rallysman]

Good choice...lol

 

[ShadowBass]

As someone whose transported a lot of tanks, you would NOT have gotten it in there. We have a grand marquis and they have tons of room in the back seat. A 55g fits with plenty of room but it's trouble getting a 75g in there much less a 120g.

 

[Wolf3101]

LOL One last thaught...even in the off chance it might have fit there's no way you could have handled that much weight in such an odd location.