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**lolife99** · 07-29-2007, 08:59 PM

I recently purchased an '86 short fleetside truck. I guess I got a little sentimental because it's the exact twin to one I bought new in 1986. Anyway this thing need some work! Both gas tanks are leaking. Both frame supports are rusted away to nothing. I think the plastic tank covers were the only thing holding them on the truck. Long story short. Does anyone have any tips on making the swap to new ones any easier. I've never done this before and I'm going to have to do it again on my crew cab. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, lolife99.

07-29-2007, 08:59 PM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Installing new saddle tanks: Any helpful hints? I recently purchased an '86 short fleetside truck. I guess I got a little sentimental because it's the exact twin to one I bought new in 1986. Anyway this thing need some work! Both gas tanks are leaking. Both frame supports are rusted away to nothing. I think the plastic tank covers were the only thing holding them on the truck. Long story short. Does anyone have any tips on making the swap to new ones any easier. I've never done this before and I'm going to have to do it again on my crew cab. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, lolife99. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 07-30-2007 at 09:43 PM.