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tylervalo · 07-16-2013, 04:18 PM

I've seen a bunch of comments about dual tanks lately, are they a desirable thing or undesired? I personally don't like the look of 2 gas lids on the bed.

Keith Seymore · 07-16-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tylervalo

Dual tanks desirable?

Yep.

I've got one 16 gallon tank (probably 12 gallons useable) so I have to visit the gas station just about every-other day.

K

tylervalo · 07-16-2013, 04:45 PM

Hm, I was unaware. My dad's truck wasn't so I was contemplating removing the dual tanks and the bed.

Damon23 · 07-16-2013, 05:22 PM

I wish I had them. Gas does not last long.
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**old Rusty C10** · 07-16-2013, 05:42 PM

I like having the extra range of two tanks... my diesel square goes forever on one tank the gas version not so much

Zane M · 07-16-2013, 06:48 PM

If you don't drive a lot, single tank is cleaner, and probably not much inconvenience.

If I don't fuel up both tanks, I have to stop daily for fuel.

dieseldawg142 · 07-16-2013, 06:55 PM

if your driving a big block, IT IS a necessity

INSIDIOUS '86 · 07-16-2013, 07:16 PM

I love them. But of coarse the more options the better right?
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wilkin250r · 07-16-2013, 07:30 PM

I've got a single 16 gallon tank on my daily driver (not a squarebody) and I hate it, it seems like I am always getting gas. It's a real pain on long-haul drives because I only get about 250 miles before I need to stop for gas. With a larger/dual tank I would have more options and wouldn't be forced to stop at these little towns that target drive-through traffic and charge $4.55 per gallon.

It's a good thing my squarebody has dual 20-gallon tanks, because it gets significantly worse mileage than my DD. If that guy had a single 16 gallon, I'd probably only have a useable range of 100 miles. Just driving Reno to Vegas I would have to stop at literally every town I came across and pay their ridiculous gas prices.

Rubble · 07-16-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

if your driving a big block, IT IS a necessity

I hear ya!!! My 81 K35 Crew with 454 only has one tank that's usable now,tank switch is kaput.After around 2 hours driving or around 100 miles,you better be looking for a gas station.The 6.2 diesel does way better...
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TexasJeff · 07-17-2013, 07:25 AM

I love mine, that was one of the first things I made sure was working after I bought my truck, a quick swap out of the switching valve and both tanks work. The only pain in the butt is filling up both tanks in one stop.

Stepside Man · 07-17-2013, 07:48 AM

The two biggest things these trucks need is dual tanks and overdrive. If you have it you would be wise to keep it.

tucsonjwt · 07-17-2013, 09:09 AM

Unless you drive the truck only occasionally, you really need dual tanks. Even a 350 will eat up gas quickly. My 454 C20 has only delivered 11 mpg at best in city driving, which is the only place I drive, with lots of idling at stoplights. The other two 350 C20s I have owned got similar gas mileage. C10s should get slightly better mileage. It does take $100 + to fill up both tanks, but I avoid the psychological damage by using a credit card.

I have a dump bed conversion so I pull up to the gas pumps close on the passenger side, then lift the bed and pass the gas nozzle over the frame rails to fill the driver's side, then pass the nozzle back to fill the passenger side. I get the opportunity to answer questions from fellow customers about the dump conversion while I am pumping gas.

Keith Seymore · 07-17-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

I have a dump bed conversion so I pull up to the gas pumps close on the passenger side, then lift the bed and pass the gas nozzle over the frame rails to fill the driver's side, then pass the nozzle back to fill the passenger side. I get the opportunity to answer questions from fellow customers about the dump conversion while I am pumping gas.

LOL - I agree. Everytime I get gas someone wants to ask/talk to me about my truck.

K

Desert1957 · 07-17-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

LOL - I agree. Everytime I get gas someone wants to ask/talk to me about my truck.

K

You Too?

Blackpony · 07-17-2013, 01:45 PM

My truck only came with a single tank on the driver side. It doesn't bother me much as I get 18-20 mpg from it so I usually only have to fill up once a week.. Ls swap ftw!! Haha
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Rubble · 07-17-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

LOL - I agree. Everytime I get gas someone wants to ask/talk to me about my truck.

K

That's the thing with these old trucks,people like to ask questions & talk about them.I like to visit& talk about them too,so it's all good!! The guy with the new truck probably doesn't get that...
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07-16-2013, 04:18 PM	#1
tylervalo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 408	Dual tanks desirable? I've seen a bunch of comments about dual tanks lately, are they a desirable thing or undesired? I personally don't like the look of 2 gas lids on the bed.

07-16-2013, 04:45 PM	#3
tylervalo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 408	Re: Dual tanks desirable? Hm, I was unaware. My dad's truck wasn't so I was contemplating removing the dual tanks and the bed.

07-16-2013, 05:22 PM	#4
Damon23 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: D'ville Georgia Posts: 470	Re: Dual tanks desirable? I wish I had them. Gas does not last long. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Experience is something you gain when you didn't get what you wanted in the first place. No great defeat was ever just possible in the beginning.

07-16-2013, 05:42 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Dual tanks desirable? I like having the extra range of two tanks... my diesel square goes forever on one tank the gas version not so much __________________ 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!!

07-16-2013, 06:48 PM	#6
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: Dual tanks desirable? If you don't drive a lot, single tank is cleaner, and probably not much inconvenience. If I don't fuel up both tanks, I have to stop daily for fuel.

07-16-2013, 06:55 PM	#7
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,906	Re: Dual tanks desirable? if your driving a big block, IT IS a necessity

07-16-2013, 07:16 PM	#8
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07-16-2013, 07:30 PM	#9
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: Dual tanks desirable? I've got a single 16 gallon tank on my daily driver (not a squarebody) and I hate it, it seems like I am always getting gas. It's a real pain on long-haul drives because I only get about 250 miles before I need to stop for gas. With a larger/dual tank I would have more options and wouldn't be forced to stop at these little towns that target drive-through traffic and charge $4.55 per gallon. It's a good thing my squarebody has dual 20-gallon tanks, because it gets significantly worse mileage than my DD. If that guy had a single 16 gallon, I'd probably only have a useable range of 100 miles. Just driving Reno to Vegas I would have to stop at literally every town I came across and pay their ridiculous gas prices. __________________ I know a little about cars, but if you have a question about electricity or sport quads, I'm your man!!!

07-17-2013, 07:25 AM	#11
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Dual tanks desirable? I love mine, that was one of the first things I made sure was working after I bought my truck, a quick swap out of the switching valve and both tanks work. The only pain in the butt is filling up both tanks in one stop. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

07-17-2013, 07:48 AM	#12
Stepside Man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Derry NH Posts: 117	Re: Dual tanks desirable? The two biggest things these trucks need is dual tanks and overdrive. If you have it you would be wise to keep it. __________________ 1977 K10 6ft Stepside L6 1978 C10 8ft Stepside 400 1980 C10 8ft Widebox with Uncle L6 1986 K35 Not a dually 350; 79 K20 Stripped 1973 and 1976 Chevy Truck Trailers 1995 Impala SS LT1

07-17-2013, 09:09 AM	#13
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Dual tanks desirable? Unless you drive the truck only occasionally, you really need dual tanks. Even a 350 will eat up gas quickly. My 454 C20 has only delivered 11 mpg at best in city driving, which is the only place I drive, with lots of idling at stoplights. The other two 350 C20s I have owned got similar gas mileage. C10s should get slightly better mileage. It does take $100 + to fill up both tanks, but I avoid the psychological damage by using a credit card. I have a dump bed conversion so I pull up to the gas pumps close on the passenger side, then lift the bed and pass the gas nozzle over the frame rails to fill the driver's side, then pass the nozzle back to fill the passenger side. I get the opportunity to answer questions from fellow customers about the dump conversion while I am pumping gas.

07-17-2013, 01:45 PM	#16
Blackpony Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aubrey, TX Posts: 308	Re: Dual tanks desirable? My truck only came with a single tank on the driver side. It doesn't bother me much as I get 18-20 mpg from it so I usually only have to fill up once a week.. Ls swap ftw!! Haha Posted via Mobile Device



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