Is this factory auxiliary tank dump worthy? and ground stuff - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-05-2017, 02:38 PM

I pulled this because I want to install a in-bed tire carrier to the factory location.

That and the tank is worthless. Anyway, this tank came off a 72 Super. I have new appreciation for those dealing with rust, I even had to cut the #10 screws for the filler neck cover. Thankfully rust has never been an issue on the 71 "project". Nice to learn new things however, and new tools are bonus. Until now, I've never used an air drill

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What's stopping me from dropping this tank into a dumpster? I have no use for a replacement.

GROUND: Why does an aux. tank use a ground wire? Cab tanks are just grounded to the cab then frame. Seems the same principle would apply to the aux. tank (tank to bed & bed to frame). There "should" be a frame to bed ground strap, which is not on this truck (doesn't mean it wasn't). Perhaps the ground wire for the aux. tank was a factory substitute?

Thank you.

demian5 · 06-05-2017, 03:37 PM

Pretty creative way to try and sell it.

**jocko** · 06-05-2017, 03:53 PM

I thought it was a valid question. They are worth hanging onto or selling if not rusted thru to the point of having pinholes. That's when I punt. But internal rust in tanks can absolutely be remedied - just did so with a tank off a 59 tractor that sat in a field rotting for a long time. The slosh around refurb kits work pretty well. So, just because it was hard to get out (and they can be a major pain, especially those thru bolts), Doesnt mean they aren't worth saving.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-05-2017, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by demian5

Pretty creative way to try and sell it.

Ha!.....I don't think it's worth beans, but remain curious.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-05-2017, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

I thought it was a valid question. They are worth hanging onto or selling if not rusted thru to the point of having pinholes. That's when I punt. But internal rust in tanks can absolutely be remedied - just did so with a tank off a 59 tractor that sat in a field rotting for a long time. The slosh around refurb kits work pretty well. So, just because it was hard to get out (and they can be a major pain, especially those thru bolts), Doesnt mean they aren't worth saving.

Thanks Jocko. If I hold on to this it's just another way of saying it's done. I have no plans to restore the truck, and even if I did, an aux. tank would be the least of my worries. That said, the SPID calls for it.

**68bowtie** · 06-05-2017, 05:07 PM

these tanks are some of those parts that have value but buyers are so rare that you'll sit on it forever.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-05-2017, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

these tanks are some of those parts that have value but buyers are so rare that you'll sit on it forever.

Sounds right to me. If I had the space I'd keep it just cuz.

06-05-2017, 03:37 PM	#2
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,178	Re: Is this factory auxiliary tank dump worthy? and ground stuff Pretty creative way to try and sell it. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

06-05-2017, 03:53 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,994	Re: Is this factory auxiliary tank dump worthy? and ground stuff I thought it was a valid question. They are worth hanging onto or selling if not rusted thru to the point of having pinholes. That's when I punt. But internal rust in tanks can absolutely be remedied - just did so with a tank off a 59 tractor that sat in a field rotting for a long time. The slosh around refurb kits work pretty well. So, just because it was hard to get out (and they can be a major pain, especially those thru bolts), Doesnt mean they aren't worth saving.

06-05-2017, 05:07 PM	#6
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,821	Re: Is this factory auxiliary tank dump worthy? and ground stuff these tanks are some of those parts that have value but buyers are so rare that you'll sit on it forever. __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

06-05-2017, 02:38 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Is this factory auxiliary tank dump worthy? and ground stuff I pulled this because I want to install a in-bed tire carrier to the factory location. That and the tank is worthless. Anyway, this tank came off a 72 Super. I have new appreciation for those dealing with rust, I even had to cut the #10 screws for the filler neck cover. Thankfully rust has never been an issue on the 71 "project". Nice to learn new things however, and new tools are bonus. Until now, I've never used an air drill . What's stopping me from dropping this tank into a dumpster? I have no use for a replacement. GROUND: Why does an aux. tank use a ground wire? Cab tanks are just grounded to the cab then frame. Seems the same principle would apply to the aux. tank (tank to bed & bed to frame). There "should" be a frame to bed ground strap, which is not on this truck (doesn't mean it wasn't). Perhaps the ground wire for the aux. tank was a factory substitute? Thank you. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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