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sigurd · 10-11-2002, 05:43 PM

Does anyone know if our trucks 67-72 ever came with saddle tanks from the factory that had the filler neck in the rear wheel well. I saw some that had the filler next to the rear wheel. No gas tank door. Was this an aftermarket job?

thanks.......

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-11-2002, 06:04 PM

Yes there was a factory option for the saddle tanks. However it does not sound like the truck you are discribing has the factory optioned ones. If the truck came from the factory with them there would be a fuel neck that comes out near the top of the bed that would look just like the one on the cab. The fill hose itself would be boxed in the bed also. If it had one installed from the dealer, there would be aluminum doors with locks on them in the bedside itself. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

dion · 10-11-2002, 06:15 PM

I have factory saddle tanks on my 72 and they are exactly like Wes described.

dion · 10-11-2002, 06:19 PM

Sigurd,
Is your truck brown?

Patrick Sullivan · 10-11-2002, 07:36 PM

Sigurd - there is a white '71 4x4 that comes through the station every weekend that has the tank just like you described. Owner said he made it himself, so he didn't have to chop holes in the bedside.

roger0080 · 10-11-2002, 10:07 PM

Dion,

Is that saddle tanks or saddle tank? as in singular that you have from the factory?

I have only seen the trucks with just one saddle tank and filler neck on the drivers side box.

Was interested if that is what you have?

-Roger

dion · 10-11-2002, 10:17 PM

Two, one on each side under the bed, one has the filler tube coming out of the bedside next to the regular one close to the top of the bedside, I also have the third (main) tank behind the seat and the other has the locking aluminum door on the other side of the bed. It has two knobs for switching tanks, one next to the seat on the floor on the driver side and one next to the dash bezel.

MStokes · 10-12-2002, 01:44 AM

My 72 has a single saddle tank on the driver's side that was original. The filler is at the top of the bed also. The fuel valve switch is on the floor to the left of the drivers side of the seat. The cover plate on the valve is labeled for left, right and main, so I am assuming that you could have got them from the factory with both saddle tanks.

I have a seperate rotary switch mounted in the dash just to the left of the instrument bezel that switches the fuel gauge between my two tanks. When I first started looking at this switch it was not functioning but I was able to get it working by spraying contact cleaner into it and working it back and forth. I have never run across a replacement switch from any of the mail order places. Has anyone else had problems with a similar switch and what have you done?

TERRYP · 10-12-2002, 03:51 AM

My 68 C-20 has tanks that fill inside the wheelwells. Tanks hold about 15 gals each, and are basically rectilingular with 2 tubes up thru the center of each, and bolt to the bed with big headed bolts, like elevator bolts. Thks was an Alaska truck, and has factory looking rear sway bar, but GM did not produce those. No gauge provision in the tanks.

sigurd · 10-12-2002, 01:33 PM

Dion, no its all white.

thanks for the info people.....

dion · 10-12-2002, 11:01 PM

North Park area? Do you have a steel tool box in the bed?

sigurd · 10-13-2002, 12:30 AM

Hello Dion,
No, I live by Mesa college, and have no tool box.

dion · 10-13-2002, 02:07 AM

Pic didn't show, email it to me aikidojiujitsu@yahoo.com

roger0080 · 10-14-2002, 10:46 AM

Dion,

What about the RIGHT hand side tank filer neck? Does that one have it sticking out of the right side box fender just like the left side or do you have an aluminum door in the right hand side fender?

-Roger

dion · 10-14-2002, 10:59 AM

It has the aluminum door. I can take some pics if you like.

10-11-2002, 05:43 PM	#1
sigurd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 344	saddle tanks Does anyone know if our trucks 67-72 ever came with saddle tanks from the factory that had the filler neck in the rear wheel well. I saw some that had the filler next to the rear wheel. No gas tank door. Was this an aftermarket job? thanks....... __________________ --------- 72 SWB K10 San Diego CA

10-11-2002, 06:04 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Yes there was a factory option for the saddle tanks. However it does not sound like the truck you are discribing has the factory optioned ones. If the truck came from the factory with them there would be a fuel neck that comes out near the top of the bed that would look just like the one on the cab. The fill hose itself would be boxed in the bed also. If it had one installed from the dealer, there would be aluminum doors with locks on them in the bedside itself. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-11-2002, 06:15 PM	#3
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I have factory saddle tanks on my 72 and they are exactly like Wes described. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

10-11-2002, 06:19 PM	#4
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Sigurd, Is your truck brown? __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

10-11-2002, 07:36 PM	#5
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	Sigurd - there is a white '71 4x4 that comes through the station every weekend that has the tank just like you described. Owner said he made it himself, so he didn't have to chop holes in the bedside. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

10-11-2002, 10:07 PM	#6
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Dion, Is that saddle tanks or saddle tank? as in singular that you have from the factory? I have only seen the trucks with just one saddle tank and filler neck on the drivers side box. Was interested if that is what you have? -Roger __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

10-11-2002, 10:17 PM	#7
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Two, one on each side under the bed, one has the filler tube coming out of the bedside next to the regular one close to the top of the bedside, I also have the third (main) tank behind the seat and the other has the locking aluminum door on the other side of the bed. It has two knobs for switching tanks, one next to the seat on the floor on the driver side and one next to the dash bezel. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

10-12-2002, 01:44 AM	#8
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	My 72 has a single saddle tank on the driver's side that was original. The filler is at the top of the bed also. The fuel valve switch is on the floor to the left of the drivers side of the seat. The cover plate on the valve is labeled for left, right and main, so I am assuming that you could have got them from the factory with both saddle tanks. I have a seperate rotary switch mounted in the dash just to the left of the instrument bezel that switches the fuel gauge between my two tanks. When I first started looking at this switch it was not functioning but I was able to get it working by spraying contact cleaner into it and working it back and forth. I have never run across a replacement switch from any of the mail order places. Has anyone else had problems with a similar switch and what have you done? __________________ 1972 C-10 LWB, 400/350, 2WD 1972 C-20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4WD (Converted)

10-12-2002, 03:51 AM	#9
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	My 68 C-20 has tanks that fill inside the wheelwells. Tanks hold about 15 gals each, and are basically rectilingular with 2 tubes up thru the center of each, and bolt to the bed with big headed bolts, like elevator bolts. Thks was an Alaska truck, and has factory looking rear sway bar, but GM did not produce those. No gauge provision in the tanks. __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

10-12-2002, 01:33 PM	#10
sigurd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 344	Dion, no its all white. thanks for the info people..... __________________ --------- 72 SWB K10 San Diego CA

10-12-2002, 11:01 PM	#11
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	North Park area? Do you have a steel tool box in the bed? __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

10-13-2002, 12:30 AM	#12
sigurd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 344	Hello Dion, No, I live by Mesa college, and have no tool box. __________________ --------- 72 SWB K10 San Diego CA Last edited by sigurd; 10-13-2002 at 12:46 AM.

10-13-2002, 02:07 AM	#13
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Pic didn't show, email it to me aikidojiujitsu@yahoo.com __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

10-14-2002, 10:46 AM	#14
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Dion, What about the RIGHT hand side tank filer neck? Does that one have it sticking out of the right side box fender just like the left side or do you have an aluminum door in the right hand side fender? -Roger __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

10-14-2002, 10:59 AM	#15
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	It has the aluminum door. I can take some pics if you like. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts



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