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LawMan02 · 01-24-2009, 08:46 AM

Where do you find a switch that would switch between the two tanks? Is it manuel or an electric switch? Randy

72armyswbtruck · 01-24-2009, 11:58 AM

You can either loot one from a dual fuel tank from a 73 and up truck or just go and ask for a 3 way switch from Napa or Autozone.

tekno62 · 01-24-2009, 07:44 PM

Looting sounds lot more fun

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

You can either loot one from a dual fuel tank from a 73 and up truck or just go and ask for a 3 way switch from Napa or Autozone.

Andy4639 · 01-24-2009, 08:56 PM

I don't remember where I saw this but, if you take the old seat tank out of the truck then fab up a small box just to have the sendor fit it and afix it to the frame the supply line ran to it then the motor you can just gravity feed off the two saddel tanks. Just a thought.

jr2k3_esq · 01-24-2009, 09:34 PM

on a side-threat hyjacking note, does anyone know what these saddle tanks are worth? I just bought a project with the dual saddle tanks, but I am sketched out by them being where they are. I am probably going to install a friends fuel cell and use it, instead of the saddle tanks and behind the seat tank.

tekno62 · 01-24-2009, 09:47 PM

Dont think there worth much. out here they seem to be really common

jr2k3_esq · 01-24-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tekno62

Dont think there worth much. out here they seem to be really common

scrap steel it is, at least with the steel and the low price of it right now I will get rid of the tanks and possibly be able to buy a beer with the steel money

Zeke · 01-24-2009, 09:55 PM

This thread has some nice saddle tanks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=284230

67CHIP72 · 01-25-2009, 02:50 AM

I know it's an old thread, but to answer CG's initial question, I think the only downside would be the side impact issue that GM had in the late 70's and early 80's with fuel cells located outside the frame.

01-24-2009, 08:46 AM	#26
LawMan02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana Posts: 157	Re: Saddle tanks, anyone ever.... Where do you find a switch that would switch between the two tanks? Is it manuel or an electric switch? Randy __________________ 1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT

01-24-2009, 11:58 AM	#27
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Saddle tanks, anyone ever.... You can either loot one from a dual fuel tank from a 73 and up truck or just go and ask for a 3 way switch from Napa or Autozone. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-24-2009, 08:56 PM	#29
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Saddle tanks, anyone ever.... I don't remember where I saw this but, if you take the old seat tank out of the truck then fab up a small box just to have the sendor fit it and afix it to the frame the supply line ran to it then the motor you can just gravity feed off the two saddel tanks. Just a thought. __________________ 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.

01-24-2009, 09:34 PM	#30
jr2k3_esq Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Campbell River, BC Canada Posts: 47	Re: Saddle tanks, anyone ever.... on a side-threat hyjacking note, does anyone know what these saddle tanks are worth? I just bought a project with the dual saddle tanks, but I am sketched out by them being where they are. I am probably going to install a friends fuel cell and use it, instead of the saddle tanks and behind the seat tank.

01-24-2009, 09:47 PM	#31
tekno62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 265	Re: Saddle tanks, anyone ever.... Dont think there worth much. out here they seem to be really common

01-24-2009, 09:55 PM	#33
Zeke Active Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: L.A. Lower Alabama Posts: 453	Re: Saddle tanks, anyone ever.... This thread has some nice saddle tanks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=284230 __________________ 1969 C10 350 3spd 1995 GMC 3500 XC 350 dually When Thomas Edison worked late into the night on the electric light, he had to do it by gas lamp or candle. I'm sure it made the work seem that much more urgent. George Carlin

01-25-2009, 02:50 AM	#34
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Saddle tanks, anyone ever.... I know it's an old thread, but to answer CG's initial question, I think the only downside would be the side impact issue that GM had in the late 70's and early 80's with fuel cells located outside the frame. __________________ In Search Of Last edited by 67CHIP72; 01-25-2009 at 02:52 AM.



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