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SS Tim · 11-13-2011, 02:22 AM

That would be RPO P13 for a factory installed carrier. Also available as an accessory and aftermaket. I've seen them factory mounted only on the left front. Also have period pictures of twin mounts (left & right). My '72 Custom/10 had an aftermarket in the left rear. Worked out pretty good too. Out of sightline and a place to stash stuff around. The data book does not show a restriction for the side mount carrier P13 other than Fleetside or Longhorn. The aux tank NL2 was available on 20-30s Fleetside or Longhorn. As I recall the carrier was T shaped and bolted to the inside top bed lip and down through the floor. If the fill pipe cover is flush with the rail, then they should fit fine together. In thinking about it I'd imagine most people wanting more fuel would go for the dual tank set-up, either accessory or aftermarket.

11-13-2011, 02:22 AM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,507	Re: Any 72 trucks optioned with factory aux tank and in-bed spare holder? That would be RPO P13 for a factory installed carrier. Also available as an accessory and aftermaket. I've seen them factory mounted only on the left front. Also have period pictures of twin mounts (left & right). My '72 Custom/10 had an aftermarket in the left rear. Worked out pretty good too. Out of sightline and a place to stash stuff around. The data book does not show a restriction for the side mount carrier P13 other than Fleetside or Longhorn. The aux tank NL2 was available on 20-30s Fleetside or Longhorn. As I recall the carrier was T shaped and bolted to the inside top bed lip and down through the floor. If the fill pipe cover is flush with the rail, then they should fit fine together. In thinking about it I'd imagine most people wanting more fuel would go for the dual tank set-up, either accessory or aftermarket. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 11-13-2011 at 02:51 AM.