Hi - new to the site - Question on side/saddle tanks
 

Hey everyone. Im new to the site – just picked up a 72 ½ ton chevy long bed with power steering / brakes and AC. I live near the Fremont plant where the truck was build. My question has to do with the trucks side/saddle tanks. They seem to be very common in the area and I was wondering if its just common with the chevy trucks or it was a dealer install. I still have the cab tank and thanks to this site I know how to move it to the back. I was wondering about installing 2-S10 tanks to replace the side/saddle tanks and if anyone has done it.

Re: Hi - new to the site - Question on side/saddle tanks
 

Hi and welcome from Maryland.

I`ve never heard of S10 tanks being used before.Maybe someone has done it or you may be on to something.:cool:
There were companies making auxilary tanks for various popular vehicles.Many were installed when new by dealers and they were a popular add-on available through RV shops.In`72,the factory offered an auxilary tank option on longbed Fleetsides.They were located on the driver side with a filler up high,no door.The tube ran down the inside wall of the bedside with a boxed cover in steel.

Re: Hi - new to the site - Question on side/saddle tanks
 

I have a longbed Fleetside. It has a gas door with a camper lock on both sides between the rear wheels and the cab. I ask because I see a lot of trucks from that era with the same setup.

think trucks at my parents - needs a brake job and when Im up there I'll take pictures of it