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Sideways · 02-18-2012, 10:07 PM

I have a '72 Sierra Grande with dual tanks and the lever to switch them is mounted between the driver's rocker and the seat on the floor pan.
There is a plastic plate to indicate which position the lever is in, is this a factory item and is it available?

Many thanks!

*Achevytruck* · 02-18-2012, 10:26 PM

im looking for the steal plate that tells you what way to turn the handle on the switch
im looking at a truck online used to have the three tank set up

oklalawnboy · 02-19-2012, 12:17 AM

Mine was made of metal. Wish I didn't throw it away. I would have given it to you.

Sideways · 02-19-2012, 12:02 PM

So what year would those be?

**Stocker** · 02-19-2012, 12:40 PM

Not factory.... most were dealer-installed aftermarket. Travel Tanks was one of the more popular ones, at least on the west coast. That's what I have and it has a plastic indicator plate.

Mine has a 'pointer' on the handle, at the short end opposite from where you grasp it to turn. Pointed end towards the rear selects the main tank (behind the seat)... point to the right selects right tank and point to the left selects left tank.

Sideways · 02-19-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Not factory.... most were dealer-installed aftermarket. Travel Tanks was one of the more popular ones, at least on the west coast. That's what I have and it has a plastic indicator plate.

Mine has a 'pointer' on the handle, at the short end opposite from where you grasp it to turn. Pointed end towards the rear selects the main tank (behind the seat)... point to the right selects right tank and point to the left selects left tank.

That sounds like mine but it listed on the option list,it also has a switch on the dash to check to fuel in each tank.

*Achevytruck* · 02-19-2012, 04:12 PM

Found this picture online befor and this one looks like the one thats in one of the trucks im looking at online i be getting [IMG]

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**Stocker** · 02-19-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideways

That sounds like mine but it listed on the option list,it also has a switch on the dash to check to fuel in each tank.

Yours is obviously a factory option, and not what I was picturing by your description.

Besides the floor-mounted valve to select the tank, mine has a 3-way toggle switch under the dash for fuel gauge selection.

Sideways · 02-19-2012, 04:36 PM

That looks like my switch but there is a plastic plate that is on the carpet that indicates which tank.

One of the seals in the lever went and the fuel wicked up the shaft and melted the plate.

Psychdave80 · 02-19-2012, 06:04 PM

I bought a replacement at a local oriellys auto parts store but I had tried 4 other stores before I found someone that understood what I was looking for they called it some kind of valve but it didn't have any indicator plate with it, and my truck just has the 2 tanks so if you flipped it the wrong way if would just cut the fuel off
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**MusicMan70** · 02-19-2012, 07:08 PM

My 70 has this sticker, but I believe you refer to the third photo...not sure where to obtain it. Boat supply business maybe?

Sideways · 02-19-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MusicMan70

My 70 has this sticker, but I believe you refer to the third photo...not sure where to obtain it. Boat supply business maybe?

That's the one, third pic!

Any other leads will help, Thanks.

*Achevytruck* · 02-19-2012, 07:38 PM

MusicMan70 i do not want the last one if the pictures you post it. im wanting to find the one that flat and thick as a dime or less , maybe should ask that guy name randy

Sillyoldman · 02-19-2012, 07:52 PM

Couple more for you.

Sideways · 02-19-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Couple more for you.

Thanks, hopefully someone has a source so I can pick-up a replacement.

gcburdic · 02-19-2012, 09:20 PM

ttt

Nut4Trucks · 02-19-2012, 09:32 PM

My 72 GMC K2500 has the exact same plate and mine has a factory auxilary tank with a filler neck in the beside right in-line with the cab tank style line. I have never seen them available in the aftermarke. I would assume the only option would be to restore it as best you can.

davepl · 02-19-2012, 09:35 PM

Look for branding. I can't say there -wasn't- a factory option, but all the ones that I've ever seen, including mine, were dealer options.

So far as I know the factory option was for a single aux tank, but others will chime in...

Sideways · 02-19-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nut4Trucks

My 72 GMC K2500 has the exact same plate and mine has a factory auxilary tank with a filler neck in the beside right in-line with the cab tank style line. I have never seen them available in the aftermarke. I would assume the only option would be to restore it as best you can.

Not an option , it is dissolved!

I might make one out of brass,engrave the faunt and have it chrome plated...or maybe do one in stainless.

*Achevytruck* · 02-19-2012, 09:53 PM

hopeful i can and who ever eles able to find a plate

into69z · 02-19-2012, 11:05 PM

sideways-Why not contact board member Teeitup or others who post parts for sale. Teeitup is always parting trucks as well as others and I'm sure they come across these pieces all the time. Good luck.

02-18-2012, 10:07 PM	#1
Sideways Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Left Coast,Canada Posts: 294	Dual tanks switch plate? I have a '72 Sierra Grande with dual tanks and the lever to switch them is mounted between the driver's rocker and the seat on the floor pan. There is a plastic plate to indicate which position the lever is in, is this a factory item and is it available? Many thanks!

02-18-2012, 10:26 PM	#2
Achevytruck Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alva FL Posts: 197	Re: Dual tank switch plate im looking for the steal plate that tells you what way to turn the handle on the switch im looking at a truck online used to have the three tank set up

02-19-2012, 12:17 AM	#3
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: Dual tank switch plate Mine was made of metal. Wish I didn't throw it away. I would have given it to you. __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

02-19-2012, 12:02 PM	#4
Sideways Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Left Coast,Canada Posts: 294	Re: Dual tank switch plate So what year would those be?

02-19-2012, 12:40 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,647	Re: Dual tank switch plate Not factory.... most were dealer-installed aftermarket. Travel Tanks was one of the more popular ones, at least on the west coast. That's what I have and it has a plastic indicator plate. Mine has a 'pointer' on the handle, at the short end opposite from where you grasp it to turn. Pointed end towards the rear selects the main tank (behind the seat)... point to the right selects right tank and point to the left selects left tank. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

02-19-2012, 04:12 PM	#7
Achevytruck Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alva FL Posts: 197	Re: Dual tank switch plate Found this picture online befor and this one looks like the one thats in one of the trucks im looking at online i be getting [IMG][/IMG]

02-19-2012, 04:36 PM	#9
Sideways Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Left Coast,Canada Posts: 294	Re: Dual tank switch plate That looks like my switch but there is a plastic plate that is on the carpet that indicates which tank. One of the seals in the lever went and the fuel wicked up the shaft and melted the plate.

02-19-2012, 06:04 PM	#10
Psychdave80 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bartlesville, OK Posts: 14	Re: Dual tank switch plate I bought a replacement at a local oriellys auto parts store but I had tried 4 other stores before I found someone that understood what I was looking for they called it some kind of valve but it didn't have any indicator plate with it, and my truck just has the 2 tanks so if you flipped it the wrong way if would just cut the fuel off Posted via Mobile Device

02-19-2012, 07:08 PM	#11
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,840	Re: Dual tank switch plate My 70 has this sticker, but I believe you refer to the third photo...not sure where to obtain it. Boat supply business maybe? Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

02-19-2012, 07:38 PM	#13
Achevytruck Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alva FL Posts: 197	Re: Dual tank switch plate MusicMan70 i do not want the last one if the pictures you post it. im wanting to find the one that flat and thick as a dime or less , maybe should ask that guy name randy

02-19-2012, 07:52 PM	#14
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Dual tank switch plate Couple more for you. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

02-19-2012, 09:20 PM	#16
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Dual tanks switch plate? ttt __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

02-19-2012, 09:32 PM	#17
Nut4Trucks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 46	Re: Dual tanks switch plate? My 72 GMC K2500 has the exact same plate and mine has a factory auxilary tank with a filler neck in the beside right in-line with the cab tank style line. I have never seen them available in the aftermarke. I would assume the only option would be to restore it as best you can. __________________ 1972 GMC K2500 2006 GMC K2500 Duramax Clarksville, TN

02-19-2012, 09:35 PM	#18
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Dual tanks switch plate? Look for branding. I can't say there -wasn't- a factory option, but all the ones that I've ever seen, including mine, were dealer options. So far as I know the factory option was for a single aux tank, but others will chime in...

02-19-2012, 09:53 PM	#20
Achevytruck Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alva FL Posts: 197	Re: Dual tank switch plate hopeful i can and who ever eles able to find a plate



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into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	Re: Dual tank switch plate sideways-Why not contact board member Teeitup or others who post parts for sale. Teeitup is always parting trucks as well as others and I'm sure they come across these pieces all the time. Good luck. __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

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