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**HeloCrewChief** · 07-09-2021, 07:32 PM

I purchased a new fuel tank kit from motor city k5 and the straps fit terribly. Any other options out there? I’m having no luck finding used ones.

Tuff Gong · 07-09-2021, 07:43 PM

Wtf

**Thealien** · 07-09-2021, 07:54 PM

The L part of the bolt goes through the frame not through the strap.

You will then flip the strap around 90° so that when it comes up from the tank the L faces away from the tank and the bolt will go through that flange. They work fine.

**HeloCrewChief** · 07-09-2021, 11:20 PM

Thank you for the reply but, not quite sure I follow. If I flip the strap upside down essentially, the bolt will not go through as the hole opening is in the side. Do you have to bend the bracket itself at a 90?

Tuff Gong · 07-10-2021, 12:53 AM

I think the strap will bend around the tank and turn up enough for the bolt attachment.

litebulblsc · 07-10-2021, 08:50 AM

The hook of the bolt goes in the frame with the nut down so you can tighten it. The straps need flipped so the bend points inward toward the tank.

**HeloCrewChief** · 07-10-2021, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by litebulblsc

The hook of the bolt goes in the frame with the nut down so you can tighten it. The straps need flipped so the bend points inward toward the tank.

Thank you for the picture. I’ll throw them in the vice and get them bent over. Just not sure why they didn’t come with the correct bend in them.
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Tuff Gong · 07-10-2021, 01:41 PM

You just need to flip them over. Vice is not needed

roboticjunky · 07-10-2021, 03:05 PM

Look at Post #7 in this other thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=190563

**Thealien** · 07-10-2021, 03:43 PM

Sorry my drawing skills are not very good but this should help you get it done. No need to bend the straps just flip them over.

litebulblsc · 07-10-2021, 07:14 PM

Couple pictures of how I have mine on the left and right side.

Apparently Suburbans are different (link above)

**HeloCrewChief** · 07-11-2021, 10:24 AM

Right on. Will give it a shot this week. I was thinking adding a bend as they were bowing and making a gap under the center of the tank. I also plan on running some sound deadening type material under the strap as an anti squeak strip.

SeventyOne · 07-12-2021, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HeloCrewChief

Right on. Will give it a shot this week. I was thinking adding a bend as they were bowing and making a gap under the center of the tank. I also plan on running some sound deadening type material under the strap as an anti squeak strip.

As you tighten them up that gap under the tank should go away. And yes 100% run some isolating rubber under the tank straps, and between the tank and the frame like the factory did.

As far as i know no one reproduces the parts but I bought some sheet rubber and used my old ones as a template.

07-09-2021, 07:32 PM	#1
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,056	New gas tank straps I purchased a new fuel tank kit from motor city k5 and the straps fit terribly. Any other options out there? I’m having no luck finding used ones. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

07-09-2021, 07:43 PM	#2
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: New gas tank straps Wtf Last edited by Tuff Gong; 07-09-2021 at 07:52 PM.

07-09-2021, 07:54 PM	#3
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: New gas tank straps The L part of the bolt goes through the frame not through the strap. You will then flip the strap around 90° so that when it comes up from the tank the L faces away from the tank and the bolt will go through that flange. They work fine. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

07-09-2021, 11:20 PM	#4
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,056	Re: New gas tank straps Thank you for the reply but, not quite sure I follow. If I flip the strap upside down essentially, the bolt will not go through as the hole opening is in the side. Do you have to bend the bracket itself at a 90? __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

07-10-2021, 12:53 AM	#5
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: New gas tank straps I think the strap will bend around the tank and turn up enough for the bolt attachment.

07-10-2021, 08:50 AM	#6
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: New gas tank straps The hook of the bolt goes in the frame with the nut down so you can tighten it. The straps need flipped so the bend points inward toward the tank. Attached Images

07-10-2021, 01:41 PM	#8
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: New gas tank straps You just need to flip them over. Vice is not needed

07-10-2021, 03:05 PM	#9
roboticjunky Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: IN Posts: 209	Re: New gas tank straps Look at Post #7 in this other thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=190563

07-10-2021, 03:43 PM	#10
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: New gas tank straps Sorry my drawing skills are not very good but this should help you get it done. No need to bend the straps just flip them over. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

07-10-2021, 07:14 PM	#11
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: New gas tank straps Couple pictures of how I have mine on the left and right side. Apparently Suburbans are different (link above) Attached Images

07-11-2021, 10:24 AM	#12
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,056	Re: New gas tank straps Right on. Will give it a shot this week. I was thinking adding a bend as they were bowing and making a gap under the center of the tank. I also plan on running some sound deadening type material under the strap as an anti squeak strip. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins



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