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jdmathes074 · 03-31-2010, 09:14 AM

i have an 86 gmc lwb im in the process of finishing up my ls swap and have decided that im only gonna use the driver side gas tank. i have a friend that has 74 swb. i dropped the passenger side gas tank out of my truck and was wondering if it would fit in his truck or what it would take to make it fit. any help is greatly appreciated.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-31-2010, 09:33 AM

it will fit in just fine. you will have to adjust the mounts to fit if memory serves correct but there is no difference in the tank itself. Im assuming you both have the same size tanks. if you have the long tank i do not think there is enough room for the long tank in a swb truck however if both are short (16 gal) tanks then you should have no problem

jdmathes074 · 03-31-2010, 11:01 AM

honestly im not sure as to which tank i have. i actually think i have the 20 gal tank would you know of the reason that is wouldnt fit?

Turbo85GMC · 03-31-2010, 12:40 PM

A 20 gallon tank simply won't fit in a swb truck. I know, I tried, It's too long. (or the rear wheel is too far forward

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jdmathes074 · 03-31-2010, 01:19 PM

ok well when i get home ill measure and see if it will work. thanks.

03-31-2010, 09:14 AM	#1
jdmathes074 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 42	gas tank question i have an 86 gmc lwb im in the process of finishing up my ls swap and have decided that im only gonna use the driver side gas tank. i have a friend that has 74 swb. i dropped the passenger side gas tank out of my truck and was wondering if it would fit in his truck or what it would take to make it fit. any help is greatly appreciated.

03-31-2010, 09:33 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,286	Re: gas tank question it will fit in just fine. you will have to adjust the mounts to fit if memory serves correct but there is no difference in the tank itself. Im assuming you both have the same size tanks. if you have the long tank i do not think there is enough room for the long tank in a swb truck however if both are short (16 gal) tanks then you should have no problem __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-31-2010, 11:01 AM	#3
jdmathes074 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 42	Re: gas tank question honestly im not sure as to which tank i have. i actually think i have the 20 gal tank would you know of the reason that is wouldnt fit?

03-31-2010, 12:40 PM	#4
Turbo85GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Medford, MA Posts: 307	Re: gas tank question A 20 gallon tank simply won't fit in a swb truck. I know, I tried, It's too long. (or the rear wheel is too far forward ) __________________ '85 GMC 1500 "Friends don't let friends drive stock!"

03-31-2010, 01:19 PM	#5
jdmathes074 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 42	Re: gas tank question ok well when i get home ill measure and see if it will work. thanks.



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