Gas Tanks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Bob B.** · 09-02-2006, 04:16 AM

I need a gas tank, and I am going with the stock in-cab tank. My original tank has been repaired, the outside is rusty, and someone had the filler neck off and soldered it back on an inch farther out than it should be (messy job, too). I looked at some of the aftermarket tanks, and it seems that some are from Taiwan, and some are from Canada. I measured exactly where the mounting holes are supposed to be, and it looks like the Taiwan tank was off A BUNCH. I doubt you could use it without re-drilling the holes. The neck was at the wrong angle, too. The Canadian tank looks real close. Anyone have any experience with these?

krue · 09-02-2006, 10:34 AM

My recommendation is to subscribe and post a wtb on the classified board. There're enough people getting rid of the in-cab tank to ensure you can probably find one near you in great shape.

ChevyDude · 09-02-2006, 12:05 PM

I gave my perfect shape in-cab tank away for FREE....to someone that wanted it.

jimmydean · 09-02-2006, 03:29 PM

I would say if you were closer, you could have mine. It's in perfect shape I won't need it in a month when I put the blazer tank in.

**Ironhorse** · 09-02-2006, 06:36 PM

Bob B, I would agree with krue. Go with an original tank if you are keeping the in-cab tank. I have seen some of the re-pop's and wouldn't waste my money or the time to install one. I have a nice clean tank from a '71 complete with the sender but distance is to great. Again, become a member for the $25 fee and you have just opened a door to the best site on the 'net. LOTS of helpful people, parts, pics, ideas, help, etc. etc.

A.P. · 09-03-2006, 01:53 AM

Bob B.
I have a spare gas tank that I don't want. If you want it, its yours. PM Me.

09-02-2006, 04:16 AM	#1
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,349	Gas Tanks I need a gas tank, and I am going with the stock in-cab tank. My original tank has been repaired, the outside is rusty, and someone had the filler neck off and soldered it back on an inch farther out than it should be (messy job, too). I looked at some of the aftermarket tanks, and it seems that some are from Taiwan, and some are from Canada. I measured exactly where the mounting holes are supposed to be, and it looks like the Taiwan tank was off A BUNCH. I doubt you could use it without re-drilling the holes. The neck was at the wrong angle, too. The Canadian tank looks real close. Anyone have any experience with these? __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

09-02-2006, 10:34 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Gas Tanks My recommendation is to subscribe and post a wtb on the classified board. There're enough people getting rid of the in-cab tank to ensure you can probably find one near you in great shape. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-02-2006, 12:05 PM	#3
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Gas Tanks I gave my perfect shape in-cab tank away for FREE....to someone that wanted it.

09-02-2006, 03:29 PM	#4
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Gas Tanks I would say if you were closer, you could have mine. It's in perfect shape I won't need it in a month when I put the blazer tank in.

09-02-2006, 06:36 PM	#5
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,285	Re: Gas Tanks Bob B, I would agree with krue. Go with an original tank if you are keeping the in-cab tank. I have seen some of the re-pop's and wouldn't waste my money or the time to install one. I have a nice clean tank from a '71 complete with the sender but distance is to great. Again, become a member for the $25 fee and you have just opened a door to the best site on the 'net. LOTS of helpful people, parts, pics, ideas, help, etc. etc. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-03-2006, 01:53 AM	#6
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Re: Gas Tanks Bob B. I have a spare gas tank that I don't want. If you want it, its yours. PM Me.



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