Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1976K5CHALET · 06-17-2008, 02:16 PM

After we get this bit trip done i plan to escape the rig and get home and i will finally get some pics of the tanks i aquired years back before the move and all.
I am going to see if they will fit in my 79 K5....if not i will be looking to make sure they go to a good home. One is oem HE complete with the shipping decal still on the tank...the other is a aluminum copy.

DW

bouncytruck · 06-17-2008, 02:51 PM

Do they look like these?

**special-K** · 06-17-2008, 07:31 PM

I have a pair of those in one of my parts Blazers.

1tonblaze · 06-17-2008, 08:02 PM

they had all kinds of cool stuff for these trucks way back when . wish i could come accross something like that for my blazer

AJs72K5 · 06-17-2008, 09:23 PM

What's it like riding in the back seat with gas sloshing around in those things??

1976K5CHALET · 06-18-2008, 12:25 AM

Yup....those be the ones!

DW

**OleSenna** · 06-18-2008, 01:24 AM

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have a double wall top with OEM auxilary gas tank receptacles on both sides (see pic).

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The receptacles are secured with a threaded metal cap. I've never used them. My Blazer, which was purchased a year ago, did not come with aux tanks.

I have previously tried to trade the top for a soft convertible top, such as a BesTop, without success. I might also consider selling the top outright for the right $$$. What do you reckon it's worth?

bouncytruck · 06-18-2008, 10:53 AM

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they had all kinds of cool stuff for these trucks way back when . wish i could come accross something like that for my blazer.

If I decide to convert my truck to 2wd, they'll be for sale. Just not sure if I want to convert or have a 4wd and a 2wd. (the wife is leaning toward the second option!

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What's it like riding in the back seat with gas sloshing around in those things??

You can hear it in the front seats! I haven't filled them since the day I drove it home. I used most of the gas in them and then stopped using the tanks, mostly because it was too expensive to fill up and the gas gauge doesn't work with the aux tanks.

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I have previously tried to trade the top for a soft convertible top, such as a BesTop, without success. I might also consider selling the top outright for the right $$$. What do you reckon it's worth?

The holes in the side of the top drop the value considerably. Double wall tops can be hard to sell anyway. Most of the value is in your rear hatch. If the hatch is solid, I'd say $50-100.

**special-K** · 06-18-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OleSenna

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have a double wall top with OEM auxilary gas tank receptacles on both sides (see pic).

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Not OEM.

bouncytruck · 06-18-2008, 10:35 PM

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Not OEM.

Agreed. Possibly dealer installed, but not OEM. The Hickey tanks (and other accessories) were dealer installs or aftermarket.

**OleSenna** · 06-19-2008, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Agreed. Possibly dealer installed, but not OEM. The Hickey tanks (and other accessories) were dealer installs or aftermarket.

OK, I'll go with non-OEM. but definitely a pro job, dealer or otherwise. These things are solidly installed, not a mark inside or out, screw caps thread smoothly in-and-out, etc. Whoever did it knew what they were doing.

Oh well, maybe I'll stumble across someone who likes the idea. Hatch is in great shape, locks with key, glass very good.

RED72blazer · 06-20-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OleSenna

OK, I'll go with non-OEM. but definitely a pro job, dealer or otherwise. These things are solidly installed, not a mark inside or out, screw caps thread smoothly in-and-out, etc. Whoever did it knew what they were doing.

Oh well, maybe I'll stumble across someone who likes the idea. Hatch is in great shape, locks with key, glass very good.

I'd buy just the hatch....if you are interested in selling....

bouncytruck · 06-20-2008, 04:27 PM

RED, did you see the single wall on CL for $500? It says pending pickup, but ya might check it out in the auto parts section.

RED72blazer · 06-20-2008, 05:12 PM

no...damnit. I've been spending to much money on my gto...so the blazer sit's awaiting metal work and a brake line.

bouncytruck · 06-20-2008, 05:43 PM

Someone jumped on it quickly. It said pending pickup when I saw the post and it wasn't too long after the time stamp said it was posted.

70rs/ss · 06-20-2008, 11:29 PM

I had a set of those in my first Blazer before I knew anything about Blazers. It had a roof rack, two AUX tanks, Skid plates (OEM) Swing away spare tire carrier, etc, etc and I stripped it all off and gave/threw it away!

1976K5CHALET · 06-20-2008, 11:41 PM

I would guess one could remove the tanks and flush them with water and have a metal shop gently remove a side and install baffles to cure the issue...

I'd love to find the installation documents for these tanks. If they fit my 79 i think i will have baffles installed and poss. mod the lines so i can electronically control the fuel in each tank so it will refill the main tank.

DW

baja1000 · 06-22-2008, 03:55 AM

If you still have the fuel tanks for sale i would like to get them, I have 4 original Hickey trucks and car, 1 1969 Blazer, 2 1969 C-10 4X4 trucks and a 1970 Olds 442, I need a original tank to reproduce 4 new tanks, Please PM me or call me at 253-468-0857 Ron

06-17-2008, 02:16 PM	#1
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 611	Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. After we get this bit trip done i plan to escape the rig and get home and i will finally get some pics of the tanks i aquired years back before the move and all. I am going to see if they will fit in my 79 K5....if not i will be looking to make sure they go to a good home. One is oem HE complete with the shipping decal still on the tank...the other is a aluminum copy. DW __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

06-17-2008, 02:51 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. Do they look like these? Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-17-2008, 07:31 PM	#3
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06-17-2008, 08:02 PM	#4
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. they had all kinds of cool stuff for these trucks way back when . wish i could come accross something like that for my blazer __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

06-17-2008, 09:23 PM	#5
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. What's it like riding in the back seat with gas sloshing around in those things?? __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

06-18-2008, 12:25 AM	#6
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 611	Re: Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. Yup....those be the ones! DW __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

06-18-2008, 01:24 AM	#7
OleSenna Roof: Bad. Sky: Good. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 150	Re: Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. Don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have a double wall top with OEM auxilary gas tank receptacles on both sides (see pic). The receptacles are secured with a threaded metal cap. I've never used them. My Blazer, which was purchased a year ago, did not come with aux tanks. I have previously tried to trade the top for a soft convertible top, such as a BesTop, without success. I might also consider selling the top outright for the right $$$. What do you reckon it's worth? __________________ OleSenna

06-20-2008, 04:27 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. RED, did you see the single wall on CL for $500? It says pending pickup, but ya might check it out in the auto parts section. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-20-2008, 05:12 PM	#14
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. no...damnit. I've been spending to much money on my gto...so the blazer sit's awaiting metal work and a brake line. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

06-20-2008, 05:43 PM	#15
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. Someone jumped on it quickly. It said pending pickup when I saw the post and it wasn't too long after the time stamp said it was posted. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-20-2008, 11:29 PM	#16
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. I had a set of those in my first Blazer before I knew anything about Blazers. It had a roof rack, two AUX tanks, Skid plates (OEM) Swing away spare tire carrier, etc, etc and I stripped it all off and gave/threw it away!

06-20-2008, 11:41 PM	#17
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 611	Re: Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. I would guess one could remove the tanks and flush them with water and have a metal shop gently remove a side and install baffles to cure the issue... I'd love to find the installation documents for these tanks. If they fit my 79 i think i will have baffles installed and poss. mod the lines so i can electronically control the fuel in each tank so it will refill the main tank. DW __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

06-22-2008, 03:55 AM	#18
baja1000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 49	Re: Hickey Enterprises Aux Fuel Tanks. If you still have the fuel tanks for sale i would like to get them, I have 4 original Hickey trucks and car, 1 1969 Blazer, 2 1969 C-10 4X4 trucks and a 1970 Olds 442, I need a original tank to reproduce 4 new tanks, Please PM me or call me at 253-468-0857 Ron



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