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72 Cheyenne K20 · 06-09-2007, 11:16 AM

I just bought this Blazer and wanted to know if aux tanks were a dealer option or just a creative PO addition. Has tanks on both side but nothing listed on the option sticker in the glove box, but, looks like set ups I've seen on trucks. What do ya think?

bouncytruck · 06-09-2007, 11:24 AM

There were several different aux tanks for Blazers. Some were dealer installed, some were aftermarked. My '72 has the Hickey rear side tanks. From my understanding, they were dealer installed and as far as I know, dealer installed items don't appear on the build sheet.

vtblazer · 06-10-2007, 09:21 AM

Any pics of how their mounted underneath?

How many gallons per side?

Don't believe they were ever offered as a factory option tough.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-10-2007, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 Cheyenne K20

I just bought this Blazer

Not a factory option, and how about some more pic's of your ride

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-10-2007, 10:01 AM

Definetly not a factory option. Easy way to tell is the RV doors. The factory installed spair tanks, (witch Blazers never got) all gave fillers to match the main tank. The one that you have shown in the picture looks to me to be one that government Blazers had commenly installed, where they cut out over 1/2 of the rocker box assemblies to install. That makes the door opening weak especialy one the body mount bushings ware out. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

vtblazer · 06-10-2007, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

The one that you have shown in the picture looks to me to be one that government Blazers had commenly installed, where they cut out over 1/2 of the rocker box assemblies to install. That makes the door opening weak especialy one the body mount bushings ware out.

My reason exactly for asking to see a pic of the underneath.

Hoping he was spared.

72 Cheyenne K20 · 06-10-2007, 11:16 AM

Thanks for the response guys, I think. Doesn't sound good, cutting out over half the rocker boxes.

I haven't gotten the Blazer here yet, still waiting for it arrive from WY. I will post pics of the underside when it gets here, but here are a few pics I have. Oh, and WES, you may want to get a set of rocker boxes packed and ready to ship.

bouncytruck · 06-10-2007, 11:37 AM

The good news is that WES sells new rocker boxes (if you need them). He was instrumental in getting reproductions manufactured as well as a few other choice Blazer repops (and he's a good guy too). Just don't take the top off until you determine if they need to be replaced. Still looks like a fairly solid/unmolested rig.

06-09-2007, 11:16 AM	#1
72 Cheyenne K20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 554	Blazer Aux Gas Tanks? I just bought this Blazer and wanted to know if aux tanks were a dealer option or just a creative PO addition. Has tanks on both side but nothing listed on the option sticker in the glove box, but, looks like set ups I've seen on trucks. What do ya think? Last edited by 72 Cheyenne K20; 05-20-2008 at 07:46 AM.

06-09-2007, 11:24 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer Aux Gas Tanks? There were several different aux tanks for Blazers. Some were dealer installed, some were aftermarked. My '72 has the Hickey rear side tanks. From my understanding, they were dealer installed and as far as I know, dealer installed items don't appear on the build sheet. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-10-2007, 09:21 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Blazer Aux Gas Tanks? Any pics of how their mounted underneath? How many gallons per side? Don't believe they were ever offered as a factory option tough.

06-10-2007, 10:01 AM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Blazer Aux Gas Tanks? Definetly not a factory option. Easy way to tell is the RV doors. The factory installed spair tanks, (witch Blazers never got) all gave fillers to match the main tank. The one that you have shown in the picture looks to me to be one that government Blazers had commenly installed, where they cut out over 1/2 of the rocker box assemblies to install. That makes the door opening weak especialy one the body mount bushings ware out. 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

06-10-2007, 11:16 AM	#7
72 Cheyenne K20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 554	Re: Blazer Aux Gas Tanks? Thanks for the response guys, I think. Doesn't sound good, cutting out over half the rocker boxes. I haven't gotten the Blazer here yet, still waiting for it arrive from WY. I will post pics of the underside when it gets here, but here are a few pics I have. Oh, and WES, you may want to get a set of rocker boxes packed and ready to ship. Last edited by 72 Cheyenne K20; 05-20-2008 at 07:46 AM.

06-10-2007, 11:37 AM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer Aux Gas Tanks? The good news is that WES sells new rocker boxes (if you need them). He was instrumental in getting reproductions manufactured as well as a few other choice Blazer repops (and he's a good guy too). Just don't take the top off until you determine if they need to be replaced. Still looks like a fairly solid/unmolested rig. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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