Covering up the gas tank with bucket seats - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mgore68 · 02-11-2016, 03:59 PM

What have some of you guys done to cover up the tank area when you have bucket seats and the thing is exposed. I just want a nice clean look and just can't make my mind up. Any pic's would be great also.

Davidf · 02-11-2016, 04:12 PM

Many carpet vendors offer a color match carpet cover for the fuel tank. That is how I would go if I switched to bucket seats. Not sure what GM did originally.

**jocko** · 02-11-2016, 06:05 PM

yes, there was and is a specific carpet that goes over the tank specifically for buckets. There were some eyelets for sale in the parts section a few days ago (these are how the carpet is suspended from the body inside the cab.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-11-2016, 07:44 PM

The carpet over the tank in the picture is the factory original. I've heard on here that the aftermarket stuff doesn't go as high or fit as well.

Andy4639 · 02-11-2016, 07:48 PM

Put some stick on deadner over the tank then buy the gas tank carpet cover are make your own out of carpet with jut backing!

Custom 68 · 02-12-2016, 11:04 AM

If I remember correctly mine had cardboard over it originally. Like the glove box stuff.
But like said above if you have carpet I would match that.

mgore68 · 02-12-2016, 11:46 AM

Thanks for the info and the pic 69. That is what I am considering on mine. My ruck has buckets but not the correct ones. Just trying to come up with something that looks good.

Andy4639 · 02-12-2016, 11:53 AM

I did the basicly same thing except mine it's the speaker box instead of the tank. It's in the bed.
Yes the gas tank cover has a boad panel covered in carpet.

02-11-2016, 03:59 PM	#1
mgore68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Jemison, Al. Posts: 201	Covering up the gas tank with bucket seats What have some of you guys done to cover up the tank area when you have bucket seats and the thing is exposed. I just want a nice clean look and just can't make my mind up. Any pic's would be great also.

02-11-2016, 04:12 PM	#2
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: Covering up the gas tank with bucket seats Many carpet vendors offer a color match carpet cover for the fuel tank. That is how I would go if I switched to bucket seats. Not sure what GM did originally.

02-11-2016, 06:05 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Covering up the gas tank with bucket seats yes, there was and is a specific carpet that goes over the tank specifically for buckets. There were some eyelets for sale in the parts section a few days ago (these are how the carpet is suspended from the body inside the cab.

02-11-2016, 07:44 PM	#4
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Covering up the gas tank with bucket seats The carpet over the tank in the picture is the factory original. I've heard on here that the aftermarket stuff doesn't go as high or fit as well. Attached Images

02-11-2016, 07:48 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Covering up the gas tank with bucket seats Put some stick on deadner over the tank then buy the gas tank carpet cover are make your own out of carpet with jut backing! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-12-2016, 11:04 AM	#6
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: Covering up the gas tank with bucket seats If I remember correctly mine had cardboard over it originally. Like the glove box stuff. But like said above if you have carpet I would match that. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

02-12-2016, 11:46 AM	#7
mgore68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Jemison, Al. Posts: 201	Re: Covering up the gas tank with bucket seats Thanks for the info and the pic 69. That is what I am considering on mine. My ruck has buckets but not the correct ones. Just trying to come up with something that looks good.

02-12-2016, 11:53 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Covering up the gas tank with bucket seats I did the basicly same thing except mine it's the speaker box instead of the tank. It's in the bed. Yes the gas tank cover has a boad panel covered in carpet. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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