Who's s sporting their original tanks

[cstewart8808]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

is there a possible way to Connect two Tanks together,by a hose ?

That's kinda how big trucks are (well volvos anyway) its a little more advanced then just a hose though. Fuel hose goes from one tank to a distribution block, which is mounted higher than both tanks, then to other tank. The fuel like neutralizes between the two tanks which only requires one sending unit.

[Madtat]

O.E.M. in the cab for me.

[JonCheun]

I have my original tank in my 1968 C10 but I have a 20 gallon fiber glass one in the bed for when I drive out of town.
Just last week I replaced the fuel sending unit in it b/c my fuel gauge wasn't working.
I went down to Tuckers (Where I get all my pick up parts). Turns out my C10 was originally a 6 cylinder so the fuel sending unit was different. The only difference was the size of the fuel line. it was a 1/4 instead of a 3/8.

Tuckers is just a mile from my house so it is awesome.

Tuckersparts.com
All your 1947 to 1987 Chevy and GMC Truck parts and needs.

[special-K]

I don't have time to count how many of these trucks I've owned since 1973,but they all had the original tank. I'd think people would be more concerned about a person who isn't an automotive engineer altering the location with their own idea.

[shawno72]

I still got mine

[MSHax]

I'm running the original tank right now, but can't wait to get rid of it. I have 2 aux tanks installed, but haven't made the leap to pull the factory tank yet. I'm scared of "ole sloshy" as RustedMetal called it (INSANELY FUNNY btw).

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by 71K20chevy

I do...but it's coming out when I'm old enough to drive it as it IS a safety issue, will probably go with a '69 Camaro tank

Originally Posted by 71K20chevy

Someone could t-bone you and it could blow up. It's probably a $250 swap for the Camaro tank, and I have no problem spending that much for safety.

Sorry the in use facts don't support your claim. While any accident has the potential of injury the in-cab tank is not a huge bomb waiting to kill you.

There are far too many trucks built with in cab tanks and saddle tanks that are still being driven safely.

The over-hyped media BS on the square body saddle tanks proves it. They had to use a initiator (model rocket motors IIRC) to start a fire after an accident because it would not happen during testing much less their hoped for explosion. All my Chevy's tanks were fine as are the aftermarket saddle tanks. The tanks in my Dodge and IHC are also just fine thank you very much.

To change out a tank for a non-problem is not being smart and too many I have read posts about don't work well because they have to reinvent the world instead of using a factory style installation per Blazer or Suburban. Not venting a tank properly or having a bad design fill tube for the sake of appearance is poor engineering.

The same goes for the in cab tank as well. People who just ignore the venting or leave off hoses and run a vended cap on a non-vented system are a problem too. Understand the fuel sytem your truck has and correct the issues instead of trying a workaround is the best practice. The vent, hoses, fill neck and sender seal need to be in good servicable condition. If they are not and you are getting fumes don't blame the design.

[Stocker]

Still using the OEM tank, as well as twin Travel Tanks that were there when I bought the truck in 1977. Total capacity just north of 50 gallons.

[Scott>72-GMC]

Originally Posted by Stocker

Still using the OEM tank, as well as twin Travel Tanks that were there when I bought the truck in 1977. Total capacity just north of 50 gallons.

Good for a long trip or stocking up when prices are cheap
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[Scott>72-GMC]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Sorry the in use facts don't support your claim. While any accident has the potential of injury the in-cab tank is not a huge bomb waiting to kill you.

There are far too many trucks built with in cab tanks and saddle tanks that are still being driven safely.

The over-hyped media BS on the square body saddle tanks proves it. They had to use a initiator (model rocket motors IIRC) to start a fire after an accident because it would not happen during testing much less their hoped for explosion. All my Chevy's tanks were fine as are the aftermarket saddle tanks. The tanks in my Dodge and IHC are also just fine thank you very much.

To change out a tank for a non-problem is not being smart and too many I have read posts about don't work well because they have to reinvent the world instead of using a factory style installation per Blazer or Suburban. Not venting a tank properly or having a bad design fill tube for the sake of appearance is poor engineering.

The same goes for the in cab tank as well. People who just ignore the venting or leave off hoses and run a vended cap on a non-vented system are a problem too. Understand the fuel sytem your truck has and correct the issues instead of trying a workaround is the best practice. The vent, hoses, fill neck and sender seal need to be in good servicable condition. If they are not and you are getting fumes don't blame the design.

Like like like like like like. Lol I'm glad I'm at least not alone
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[bugmasta]

Still running the stocker here
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[Fldawg]

i've got mine, that's part of the truck i will never change, that's one thing that makes these trucks what they are

[Ol Blue K20]

"Ol Sloshy" stays I've never had a fire yet. I rolled a K10 in high school didn't even leak in the cab

[SCHRUMGMC]

Darn it Lol...Maybe get a catapult and shoot it this way

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Darn it Lol...Maybe get a catapult and shoot it this way

246 miles of good road from your place to his. I would'a made that run in a drop of the hat a couple of weeks ago.... Before I spent the dough to have mine cleaned out.

(Notice that, like you did, I used the quote "button" so you know to which post I'm responding? Maybe we can get some of the other folks to do that, too SCHRUMGMC)

[hayhauler71]

stocker with a liner

[SCHRUMGMC]

My bad I think people automatically know whom I am responding to

[SCHRUMGMC]

Well said Tim

[BurnoutNova]

My 71 has the original tank. Seems to work fine. Has never smelled like fuel in the truck, so I don't feel the need to change it.

[StepinNJ]

Still have mine in my 70 K20.