Saddle Tanks as Primary Tanks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jahloha · 11-09-2013, 12:35 AM

Team:

I was under my truck preparing the removal of the bed and saw not one saddle tank, but what I believe to be two.

Is this normal?

Is there a way to make these my primary?

I would definitely prefer to use these, then place a new tank between my frame.

Thanks for the help.

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-09-2013, 01:12 AM

I have always seen them in pairs. No reason that they couldnt be primary, as far as i know

Jahloha · 11-09-2013, 01:14 AM

I am also wanting to try and figure out a way to run the proper wiring to allow my gas gauge to read from these saddle tanks....I am trying to save a little dime, while also removing the cab tank.

Thanks everyone.

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-09-2013, 01:27 AM

Does it appear that both tanks havefuel level sending units? I have never had a pre 73 truck with saddle tanks. My brother has a 72 cheyenne with dealer installed saddles that he removed after resto. Idint believe it had sending units in the saddle tanks.

**Stocker** · 11-09-2013, 02:15 AM

My '72 has twin aftermarket tanks made by TravelTanks (no longer in business). They have sending units that are wired through a 3-way switch at the bottom of the dash. If your tanks have sending units, it shouldn't be hard to wire them. If not, you'd need to find some that would work.

As to using them for primary fuel tanks.... sure, why not?

**special-K** · 11-09-2013, 07:30 AM

Yes,you can run off the saddle tanks and delete the factory tank

motorcritter · 11-10-2013, 11:31 PM

I've got a left side saddle tank on the '71 Cheyenne, its got a tool box option, so, no room for a right side tank. It's a wheel well fill style, so no holes in the bed. I'd like to get a set for the '70 C10, and add a Suburban tank at the rear. Maximum fuel capacity, oh yeah!

11-09-2013, 12:35 AM	#1
Jahloha Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 526	Saddle Tanks as Primary Tanks? Team: I was under my truck preparing the removal of the bed and saw not one saddle tank, but what I believe to be two. Is this normal? Is there a way to make these my primary? I would definitely prefer to use these, then place a new tank between my frame. Thanks for the help. __________________ -JASON My grandpa, Gramps, won a 1970 C20 in 1969 for $1. I'm on a mission to restore it before he passes. My 1970 C20 Build Thread

11-09-2013, 01:12 AM	#2
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Saddle Tanks as Primary Tanks? I have always seen them in pairs. No reason that they couldnt be primary, as far as i know

11-09-2013, 01:14 AM	#3
Jahloha Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 526	Re: Saddle Tanks as Primary Tanks? I am also wanting to try and figure out a way to run the proper wiring to allow my gas gauge to read from these saddle tanks....I am trying to save a little dime, while also removing the cab tank. Thanks everyone. __________________ -JASON My grandpa, Gramps, won a 1970 C20 in 1969 for $1. I'm on a mission to restore it before he passes. My 1970 C20 Build Thread

11-09-2013, 01:27 AM	#4
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Saddle Tanks as Primary Tanks? Does it appear that both tanks havefuel level sending units? I have never had a pre 73 truck with saddle tanks. My brother has a 72 cheyenne with dealer installed saddles that he removed after resto. Idint believe it had sending units in the saddle tanks.

11-09-2013, 02:15 AM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Saddle Tanks as Primary Tanks? My '72 has twin aftermarket tanks made by TravelTanks (no longer in business). They have sending units that are wired through a 3-way switch at the bottom of the dash. If your tanks have sending units, it shouldn't be hard to wire them. If not, you'd need to find some that would work. As to using them for primary fuel tanks.... sure, why not? __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-09-2013, 07:30 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Saddle Tanks as Primary Tanks? Yes,you can run off the saddle tanks and delete the factory tank __________________ "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 ~

11-10-2013, 11:31 PM	#7
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: Saddle Tanks as Primary Tanks? I've got a left side saddle tank on the '71 Cheyenne, its got a tool box option, so, no room for a right side tank. It's a wheel well fill style, so no holes in the bed. I'd like to get a set for the '70 C10, and add a Suburban tank at the rear. Maximum fuel capacity, oh yeah! __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!

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