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67_C-30 · 04-01-2013, 10:08 PM

I've never bought a tank for the 20+ of these trucks I've had. I've only had maybe 2 that had any gas smell, both them were coming from when the neck goes into the tank. A little JB Weld fixed both of them.

SCHRUMGMC · 04-01-2013, 10:34 PM

What does JB Weld exactly look like ?

OregonNed · 04-01-2013, 10:40 PM

Mine is original - will probably stay that way I'm guessing.
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SCHRUMGMC · 04-01-2013, 10:41 PM

Original is how it should be, unless its beyond repairable

71K20chevy · 04-01-2013, 10:43 PM

I do...but it's coming out when I'm old enough to drive it as it IS a safety issue, will probably go with a '69 Camaro tank

69GWC · 04-01-2013, 10:45 PM

How is it a safety issue.?
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SCHRUMGMC · 04-01-2013, 10:47 PM

I was wondering the same thing ?

Do ya smoke ?

Scott>72-GMC · 04-01-2013, 10:54 PM

Pintos were a safety issue I don't see safety an issue unless u have a leak but that's a safety issue no matter where the tank is
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yuccales · 04-01-2013, 10:54 PM

Mine are staying put!

Zable49 · 04-01-2013, 10:55 PM

Im rollin with mine plus two saddles.

Scott>72-GMC · 04-01-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zable49

Im rollin with mine plus two saddles.

Restoring my saddles
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SCHRUMGMC · 04-01-2013, 11:12 PM

is there a possible way to Connect two Tanks together,by a hose ?

**JJorgensen52** · 04-01-2013, 11:49 PM

I'm only considering the swap because I'm going to have another OEM tank on hand here shortly from a parts truck

otherwise I'd just run it! I have no fuel smell in either of my trucks.

**70cst** · 04-01-2013, 11:50 PM

Count me in ...

SCHRUMGMC · 04-01-2013, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

is there a possible way to Connect two Tanks together,by a hose ?

Guess not since no reply

JonCheun · 04-02-2013, 12:37 AM

I have my original tank in my 1968 C10 but I have a 20 gallon fiber glass one in the bed for when I drive out of town.
Just last week I replaced the fuel sending unit in it b/c my fuel gauge wasn't working.
I went down to Tuckers (Where I get all my pick up parts). Turns out my C10 was originally a 6 cylinder so the fuel sending unit was different. The only difference was the size of the fuel line. it was a 1/4 instead of a 3/8.

Tuckers is just a mile from my house so it is awesome.

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Scott>72-GMC · 04-02-2013, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Guess not since no reply

I would assume its possible
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magwakeenercew2jh · 04-02-2013, 01:49 AM

Pulled mine, hot tanked it, and put it back.

This time, with an electric fuel pump.
The brand-new mechanical one was a no-go.

Katrina/10 · 04-02-2013, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Pulled mine, hot tanked it, and put it back.

This time, with an electric fuel pump.
The brand-new mechanical one was a no-go.

Do you mean you put a pump in the tank?

**special-K** · 04-02-2013, 08:24 AM

I don't have time to count how many of these trucks I've owned since 1973,but they all had the original tank. I'd think people would be more concerned about a person who isn't an automotive engineer altering the location with their own idea.

71K20chevy · 04-02-2013, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 69GWC

How is it a safety issue.?
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Someone could t-bone you and it could blow up. It's probably a $250 swap for the Camaro tank, and I have no problem spending that much for safety.

cstewart8808 · 04-02-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

is there a possible way to Connect two Tanks together,by a hose ?

That's kinda how big trucks are (well volvos anyway) its a little more advanced then just a hose though. Fuel hose goes from one tank to a distribution block, which is mounted higher than both tanks, then to other tank. The fuel like neutralizes between the two tanks which only requires one sending unit.

Madtat · 04-02-2013, 11:58 AM

O.E.M. in the cab for me.

shawno72 · 04-02-2013, 12:07 PM

I still got mine

MSHax · 04-02-2013, 12:19 PM

I'm running the original tank right now, but can't wait to get rid of it. I have 2 aux tanks installed, but haven't made the leap to pull the factory tank yet. I'm scared of "ole sloshy" as RustedMetal called it (INSANELY FUNNY btw).

04-01-2013, 10:08 PM	#26
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks I've never bought a tank for the 20+ of these trucks I've had. I've only had maybe 2 that had any gas smell, both them were coming from when the neck goes into the tank. A little JB Weld fixed both of them. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

04-01-2013, 10:34 PM	#27
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks What does JB Weld exactly look like ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-01-2013, 10:40 PM	#28
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks Mine is original - will probably stay that way I'm guessing. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

04-01-2013, 10:41 PM	#29
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks Original is how it should be, unless its beyond repairable __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-01-2013, 10:43 PM	#30
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks I do...but it's coming out when I'm old enough to drive it as it IS a safety issue, will probably go with a '69 Camaro tank __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

04-01-2013, 10:45 PM	#31
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks How is it a safety issue.? Posted via Mobile Device

04-01-2013, 10:47 PM	#32
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks I was wondering the same thing ? Do ya smoke ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-01-2013, 10:54 PM	#33
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks Pintos were a safety issue I don't see safety an issue unless u have a leak but that's a safety issue no matter where the tank is Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

04-01-2013, 10:54 PM	#34
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks Mine are staying put!

04-01-2013, 10:55 PM	#35
Zable49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 181	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks Im rollin with mine plus two saddles. __________________ 1970 C20 Camper Special SBC350 / TH350 '84 C20 Front Disc Brakes/Control Arms

04-01-2013, 11:12 PM	#37
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks is there a possible way to Connect two Tanks together,by a hose ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-01-2013, 11:49 PM	#38
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks I'm only considering the swap because I'm going to have another OEM tank on hand here shortly from a parts truck otherwise I'd just run it! I have no fuel smell in either of my trucks. __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

04-01-2013, 11:50 PM	#39
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04-02-2013, 12:37 AM	#41
JonCheun Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 59	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks I have my original tank in my 1968 C10 but I have a 20 gallon fiber glass one in the bed for when I drive out of town. Just last week I replaced the fuel sending unit in it b/c my fuel gauge wasn't working. I went down to Tuckers (Where I get all my pick up parts). Turns out my C10 was originally a 6 cylinder so the fuel sending unit was different. The only difference was the size of the fuel line. it was a 1/4 instead of a 3/8. Tuckers is just a mile from my house so it is awesome. Tuckersparts.com All your 1947 to 1987 Chevy and GMC Truck parts and needs.

04-02-2013, 01:49 AM	#43
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks Pulled mine, hot tanked it, and put it back. This time, with an electric fuel pump. The brand-new mechanical one was a no-go. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.



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04-02-2013, 08:24 AM	#45
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks I don't have time to count how many of these trucks I've owned since 1973,but they all had the original tank. I'd think people would be more concerned about a person who isn't an automotive engineer altering the location with their own idea. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-02-2013, 11:58 AM	#48
Madtat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hell Paso TX Posts: 804	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks O.E.M. in the cab for me.

04-02-2013, 12:07 PM	#49
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks I still got mine __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-02-2013, 12:19 PM	#50
MSHax Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oakland, Ca. Posts: 135	Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks I'm running the original tank right now, but can't wait to get rid of it. I have 2 aux tanks installed, but haven't made the leap to pull the factory tank yet. I'm scared of "ole sloshy" as RustedMetal called it (INSANELY FUNNY btw). __________________ I stopped adding up how much I spend on my builds, it only makes me doubt my sanity knowing I've spent more than 9 times it's original value new.

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