Old style saddle tank gas cap covers! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sooner1970_K10 · 06-19-2004, 10:03 AM

I have talked to a few 67 - 72 parts suppliers that say they do not sell this cover. Can they be obtained somewhere? I have 2 saddle tanks and one has a creased cover that I would like to replace. Also my cousin has a newer model pickup that he cant find a cover for it either. I was curious if anyone knew of a place that sold any kind of cover, chromed, whatever? Thanks!

mrein3 · 06-19-2004, 11:44 AM

If I had more time I'd have a used one to sell you. I want to do the Blazer tank install and graft in a gas door from a modern vehicle. When that is done I want to graft a similar door from the same style of vehicle in for the saddle tank so they match.

Perhaps somebody has an old bed they are using for a trailer with a door they'd be willing to part with.

franko72 · 06-19-2004, 02:21 PM

I have saddle tanks on both sides. the drivers side has an opening just behind the stand. tank opening at the cab. right at the same height from the ground up. It is ran thru the side bed with a grommet and fill neck just like the stand. one. The passenger side saddle tank has a filler neck that you reach thru the rear fender well that comes out the rear of the tank.You fill it between the rear tire and the rear side panel.You might be able to see one side on my site by clicking on franko72 and visiting my web page

Springbear · 06-19-2004, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sooner1970_K10

I have talked to a few 67 - 72 parts suppliers that say they do not sell this cover. Can they be obtained somewhere? I have 2 saddle tanks and one has a creased cover that I would like to replace. Also my cousin has a newer model pickup that he cant find a cover for it either. I was curious if anyone knew of a place that sold any kind of cover, chromed, whatever? Thanks!

Same problem here... Wondering what this thread will turn up! I would prefer to purchase a new one.... Martin (Mine is creased also.)

cdowns · 06-19-2004, 05:30 PM

maybe check with a supplier that deals mostly with rv vehicles

Maximum Overdrive · 06-19-2004, 06:47 PM

I bought a new one from the local RV dealer. It was even made of a heavier guage metal than the stock ones on my truck.

Sooner1970_K10 · 06-20-2004, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the tip about the RV Dealers! I will be calling them first thing monday morning to find out what I can.

sactoC10 · 06-21-2004, 03:52 PM

here's a place...

http://www.rjays.com/PitPal_Products/fuel-01.htm

06-19-2004, 10:03 AM	#1
Sooner1970_K10 1970 K10, 350, 4spd! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 128	Old style saddle tank gas cap covers! I have talked to a few 67 - 72 parts suppliers that say they do not sell this cover. Can they be obtained somewhere? I have 2 saddle tanks and one has a creased cover that I would like to replace. Also my cousin has a newer model pickup that he cant find a cover for it either. I was curious if anyone knew of a place that sold any kind of cover, chromed, whatever? Thanks! Attached Images Last edited by Sooner1970_K10; 06-19-2004 at 10:07 AM.

06-19-2004, 11:44 AM	#2
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	If I had more time I'd have a used one to sell you. I want to do the Blazer tank install and graft in a gas door from a modern vehicle. When that is done I want to graft a similar door from the same style of vehicle in for the saddle tank so they match. Perhaps somebody has an old bed they are using for a trailer with a door they'd be willing to part with. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

06-19-2004, 02:21 PM	#3
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	I have saddle tanks on both sides. the drivers side has an opening just behind the stand. tank opening at the cab. right at the same height from the ground up. It is ran thru the side bed with a grommet and fill neck just like the stand. one. The passenger side saddle tank has a filler neck that you reach thru the rear fender well that comes out the rear of the tank.You fill it between the rear tire and the rear side panel.You might be able to see one side on my site by clicking on franko72 and visiting my web page __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

06-19-2004, 05:30 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	maybe check with a supplier that deals mostly with rv vehicles __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-19-2004, 06:47 PM	#6
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	I bought a new one from the local RV dealer. It was even made of a heavier guage metal than the stock ones on my truck. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

06-20-2004, 01:13 PM	#7
Sooner1970_K10 1970 K10, 350, 4spd! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 128	Thanks! Thanks for the tip about the RV Dealers! I will be calling them first thing monday morning to find out what I can.

06-21-2004, 03:52 PM	#8
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	here's a place... http://www.rjays.com/PitPal_Products/fuel-01.htm __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000



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