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notrailerqueens · 05-04-2011, 09:13 PM

has anyone ordered one of these? im trying to find out just how good of quality they are. ive heard a couple mixed reviews about tanks from lmc. mine is trash and im wondering if it would be in my best intrest to chunk a fuel cell from summit in there or go back with a factory replacement tank.

thanks guys

menace121978 · 05-04-2011, 09:49 PM

i'd go back to a factory tank but thats just me... check out rockauto. they have some of the best quality parts at the cheapest prices.

my experiences with LMC have been subpar at best. and thats putting it as nice as possible

notrailerqueens · 05-04-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

my experiences with LMC have been subpar at best. and thats putting it as nice as possible

well that was my concern in the first place. ill def check out rock auto though thanks!

**old Rusty C10** · 05-04-2011, 10:07 PM

when i did my tanks a couple of years ago i went with the ones at Advanced Auto.. they were cheaper than all others i found and thus far are holding up real well... I also ordered the straps from them, and i printed out the thing on their web site because in store was cheaper than online... and it was free shipping to store

notrailerqueens · 05-04-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

when i did my tanks a couple of years ago i went with the ones at Advanced Auto.. they were cheaper than all others i found and thus far are holding up real well... I also ordered the straps from them, and i printed out the thing on their web site because in store was cheaper than online... and it was free shipping to store

really?! i didnt realize that advanced offered em. probably cuz id rather drive my truck into a lake than deal with the people there, but hey if it will save me some scratch i think i can buck up and deal with em. thanks!!!!

flamingbig10 · 05-04-2011, 10:56 PM

Orielly auto parts and autozone have them to

babyJay · 05-05-2011, 07:01 AM

I run an LMC tank in my plow truck, going on 2 years with no problem. I was ordering some other stuff too so I threw one on the order form. I've never had any problems with LMC. Guess maybe I've been lucky.

RandyP · 05-05-2011, 07:29 AM

I got my tank from O'Reillys, was a perfect match and have not had any issues with it. Anything Advance has O'Reillys has and vice verse. You can also pit them against each other in a pricing war, as each will say they 'price match'.

donut · 05-05-2011, 07:34 AM

When I did mine, just about all the major stores had them. I went and ponied up a little more and went with a poly tank. Now it's only the sending unit that's going to rust out.

parrisc19844x4_468 · 05-05-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by notrailerqueens

has anyone ordered one of these? im trying to find out just how good of quality they are. ive heard a couple mixed reviews about tanks from lmc. mine is trash and im wondering if it would be in my best intrest to chunk a fuel cell from summit in there or go back with a factory replacement tank.

thanks guys

I am still running my tank that I got from LMC back in 2001. I coated it good with a undercoating.

TheWhiteElephant · 05-05-2011, 10:27 PM

I recently did a lot of research on this. As has been stated, you can get the tanks at the auto parts stores for a pretty good price. They all have them. You can also find them on ebay. If I remember correctly, they are from just a few suppliers, so you can get the same tank in different stores. If I'm not mistaken, LMC and the others offer the same tank. You can even get the fuel tank straps from the auto parts stores--I got mine from Oreilly's and the quality is comparable to the originals.

What I always do for all my parts is look online at Advance, Autozone, and Oreilly's. I check the prices, go to one, and tell them to match the price. Never fails. The websites are pretty good. I'm not one of those guys that knocks the auto parts stores, they all have something good to offer.

maynardtruckin · 05-05-2011, 10:33 PM

To bad your in Texas I have 4 or 5 in great shape!

parrisc19844x4_468 · 05-06-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

I run an LMC tank in my plow truck, going on 2 years with no problem. I was ordering some other stuff too so I threw one on the order form. I've never had any problems with LMC. Guess maybe I've been lucky.

Not sure it is just luck, I have never had any problems with LMC , and when there is a mistake in one of my orders they bent over backwards to fix it. As it turned out the mistake was on my part. I have been using them for over 10 years.

FrankieD · 05-06-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by notrailerqueens

has anyone ordered one of these? im trying to find out just how good of quality they are. ive heard a couple mixed reviews about tanks from lmc. mine is trash and im wondering if it would be in my best intrest to chunk a fuel cell from summit in there or go back with a factory replacement tank.

thanks guys

I have 2 tanks I bought new in 06 for my 76 only ran them for 2 years before I scraped the truck they have been in my shed since they both also have new sending units i am looking at getting $75 ea for them not sure what it would cost to shop them if you are intersted let me know

05-04-2011, 09:13 PM	#1
notrailerqueens Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 233	LMC fuel tanks has anyone ordered one of these? im trying to find out just how good of quality they are. ive heard a couple mixed reviews about tanks from lmc. mine is trash and im wondering if it would be in my best intrest to chunk a fuel cell from summit in there or go back with a factory replacement tank. thanks guys __________________ Lindsey Rae 85' chevy long box, built by a girl! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429956

05-04-2011, 09:49 PM	#2
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: LMC fuel tanks i'd go back to a factory tank but thats just me... check out rockauto. they have some of the best quality parts at the cheapest prices. my experiences with LMC have been subpar at best. and thats putting it as nice as possible __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

05-04-2011, 10:07 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: LMC fuel tanks when i did my tanks a couple of years ago i went with the ones at Advanced Auto.. they were cheaper than all others i found and thus far are holding up real well... I also ordered the straps from them, and i printed out the thing on their web site because in store was cheaper than online... and it was free shipping to store __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-04-2011, 10:56 PM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: LMC fuel tanks Orielly auto parts and autozone have them to __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

05-05-2011, 07:01 AM	#7
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: LMC fuel tanks I run an LMC tank in my plow truck, going on 2 years with no problem. I was ordering some other stuff too so I threw one on the order form. I've never had any problems with LMC. Guess maybe I've been lucky. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

05-05-2011, 07:29 AM	#8
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: LMC fuel tanks I got my tank from O'Reillys, was a perfect match and have not had any issues with it. Anything Advance has O'Reillys has and vice verse. You can also pit them against each other in a pricing war, as each will say they 'price match'. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

05-05-2011, 07:34 AM	#9
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: LMC fuel tanks When I did mine, just about all the major stores had them. I went and ponied up a little more and went with a poly tank. Now it's only the sending unit that's going to rust out. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

05-05-2011, 10:27 PM	#11
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: LMC fuel tanks I recently did a lot of research on this. As has been stated, you can get the tanks at the auto parts stores for a pretty good price. They all have them. You can also find them on ebay. If I remember correctly, they are from just a few suppliers, so you can get the same tank in different stores. If I'm not mistaken, LMC and the others offer the same tank. You can even get the fuel tank straps from the auto parts stores--I got mine from Oreilly's and the quality is comparable to the originals. What I always do for all my parts is look online at Advance, Autozone, and Oreilly's. I check the prices, go to one, and tell them to match the price. Never fails. The websites are pretty good. I'm not one of those guys that knocks the auto parts stores, they all have something good to offer. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

05-05-2011, 10:33 PM	#12
maynardtruckin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Falcon \ Colorado Posts: 193	Re: LMC fuel tanks To bad your in Texas I have 4 or 5 in great shape! __________________ Chris 67 c10 swb build in progress 70 c10 lwb driver pending parts for drastic overhaul 70 c20 lwb parts truck for above mentioned drastic overhaul 71 k20 lwb building for off road use and towing



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