Is an OEM Gas tank for $100 a good buy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 09-26-2007, 04:30 PM

Once my truck goes into the shop this fall/winter for the resto...would it be worth while for me to replace my stock 37 yr old gas tank for a new one? ($100) Or is it better to keep the one I now have?
Which way would be a Thanks in avance.

RicksTrucks · 09-26-2007, 05:59 PM

Is the current one clean (inside)? That would be the deciding factor.

Arad68 · 09-26-2007, 06:07 PM

I paid $100 for a clean original tank late on a Sunday night from a friend. (I had to use my truck to get to work on Monday morning.) The gas cap wouldn't stay on my original tank. I thought it was a great deal.

**70cst** · 09-26-2007, 06:42 PM

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Is the current one clean (inside)? That would be the deciding factor.

The seller is the body shop that will be doing my resto this winter. He has done rods and restos for many of years. Its my understanding that he has had cars that he restored sold at Barrett Jackson. He will hold the gas tank until we take a good look at the one thats in my truck. He is also the one who has the "mint" LWB bed that I will be using for my truck. My bed sides are good but the floor bed is a waste.

**70cst** · 09-26-2007, 07:07 PM

You make a good point Longhorn Man The way Kurt described the tank I assumed it was OEM. Maybe I am mistaken. I will double check. Kurt said this was a mint gas tank with the original GM lettering/info still on the tank. I realize there is a difference between OEM and used so I will check it out in a couple weeks. Sooooooooo if its a mint and not OEM gas tank it still sounds like it is a good deal? I will need to check out the inside of my tank to see what the condition is? Also I will check out this tank.

**Ironhorse** · 09-26-2007, 07:22 PM

Just my .02 cents but if you are changing the bed, now would be a good time to think about moving the inside the cab tank to an under the bed style. I did that on my '71 4x4 and am very satisfied with the results. Lots of folks here have done that with several differant ways to do so, just something to consider. If keeping the inside tank is the way you decide I would look at an original tank as the new replacement tanks I have seen look and feel pretty thin as in : "cheesy"

Longhorn Man · 09-26-2007, 06:37 PM

this is a brand new tank, for 100 bucks?

msgross · 09-26-2007, 07:46 PM

new one's are $166+shipping on this website

http://www.tanks-to-pans.com/site/823208/page/303374

**70cst** · 09-26-2007, 11:34 PM

Thanks for the link msgross ...

RicksTrucks · 09-27-2007, 12:15 AM

I am sticking with the used original OEM. I have been collecting them, at between $10-$30 a piece, so I have several I can choose from as I need them. Most came out of running trucks, so I think they are pretty clean.

DMARCUM123 · 09-27-2007, 12:19 AM

i have a under the bed poly tank complete 150.00 or a good use tank thats nice and clean 50.00

09-26-2007, 04:30 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Is an OEM Gas tank for $100 a good buy? Once my truck goes into the shop this fall/winter for the resto...would it be worth while for me to replace my stock 37 yr old gas tank for a new one? ($100) Or is it better to keep the one I now have? Which way would be a Thanks in avance. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-26-2007, 05:59 PM	#2
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: Is an OEM Gas tank for $100 a good buy? Is the current one clean (inside)? That would be the deciding factor. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

09-26-2007, 06:07 PM	#3
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: Is an OEM Gas tank for $100 a good buy? I paid $100 for a clean original tank late on a Sunday night from a friend. (I had to use my truck to get to work on Monday morning.) The gas cap wouldn't stay on my original tank. I thought it was a great deal. __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

09-26-2007, 07:07 PM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Is an OEM Gas tank for $100 a good buy? You make a good point Longhorn Man The way Kurt described the tank I assumed it was OEM. Maybe I am mistaken. I will double check. Kurt said this was a mint gas tank with the original GM lettering/info still on the tank. I realize there is a difference between OEM and used so I will check it out in a couple weeks. Sooooooooo if its a mint and not OEM gas tank it still sounds like it is a good deal? I will need to check out the inside of my tank to see what the condition is? Also I will check out this tank. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 09-26-2007 at 07:08 PM.

09-26-2007, 07:22 PM	#6
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: Is an OEM Gas tank for $100 a good buy? Just my .02 cents but if you are changing the bed, now would be a good time to think about moving the inside the cab tank to an under the bed style. I did that on my '71 4x4 and am very satisfied with the results. Lots of folks here have done that with several differant ways to do so, just something to consider. If keeping the inside tank is the way you decide I would look at an original tank as the new replacement tanks I have seen look and feel pretty thin as in : "cheesy" __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-26-2007, 06:37 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Is an OEM Gas tank for $100 a good buy? this is a brand new tank, for 100 bucks?

09-26-2007, 07:46 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Is an OEM Gas tank for $100 a good buy? new one's are $166+shipping on this website http://www.tanks-to-pans.com/site/823208/page/303374 __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-26-2007, 11:34 PM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Is an OEM Gas tank for $100 a good buy? Thanks for the link msgross ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-27-2007, 12:15 AM	#10
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: Is an OEM Gas tank for $100 a good buy? I am sticking with the used original OEM. I have been collecting them, at between $10-$30 a piece, so I have several I can choose from as I need them. Most came out of running trucks, so I think they are pretty clean. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 Last edited by RicksTrucks; 09-27-2007 at 12:15 AM.

09-27-2007, 12:19 AM	#11
DMARCUM123 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WAYNE, WV. Posts: 675	Re: Is an OEM Gas tank for $100 a good buy? i have a under the bed poly tank complete 150.00 or a good use tank thats nice and clean 50.00

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