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RiCo · 10-08-2006, 11:10 PM

Well ive been wanting to put in a speaker box behind my bench seat in the cab, but i really dont have the few hundred dollars for a kit. So i kinda just dropped the idea for awhile, untill i relized that i have another tank. On the passenger side theres a a place to fill up another tank. So i opened it up and discovered there really was a 2nd stank. My dad and i have never filled this up. But i was talking to him and he said that we would probably need to re-route the fuel lines to this tank. Then take out the one behind the seat.

anyone does this before? what things will i need to do? whats the estimated cost on doing this job?

RiCo · 10-09-2006, 11:54 AM

anyone?

**John Fabris** · 10-09-2006, 01:28 PM

Should not be a problem, I would first inspect that tank and clean it out. Other things to consider is that it does not have a sending unit, so you will not have a fuel gauge reading, and also, how many gallons is the second tank, if it is smaller, you will be stopping more often at gas stations....

Good Luck!!

RiCo · 10-09-2006, 05:27 PM

ya im not exactly sure what the size of the 2nd gas tank... i heard it might be stock? Its the on the passenger side and theres a stainless square door that you open with a key then its right there.

Im trying to get some info on it to see if i should make it the primary tank or not... If its smaller i might just leave that one in there. But if its like 15+ gallons i will probl make it the primary and rip out the one behind the seat. Maybe this weekend me and a friend of mine can check it out and get this small project going.....

Now i just need to find a speaker box also. Anyone know of a plce where i can buy a box that will fit right there? seems like i would probly need to be something custom.

badpeanut · 10-10-2006, 07:34 PM

The side saddle gas tanks I've seen are in the range of 16-18gallon capacity.

Your tank sounds as though it is aftermarket.

You should look for a manual switching unit (often located between the driver's door and seat on the floor).

10-08-2006, 11:10 PM	#1
RiCo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 19	Stock 2nd gastank? Well ive been wanting to put in a speaker box behind my bench seat in the cab, but i really dont have the few hundred dollars for a kit. So i kinda just dropped the idea for awhile, untill i relized that i have another tank. On the passenger side theres a a place to fill up another tank. So i opened it up and discovered there really was a 2nd stank. My dad and i have never filled this up. But i was talking to him and he said that we would probably need to re-route the fuel lines to this tank. Then take out the one behind the seat. anyone does this before? what things will i need to do? whats the estimated cost on doing this job?

10-09-2006, 11:54 AM	#2
RiCo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 19	Re: Stock 2nd gastank? anyone?

10-09-2006, 01:28 PM	#3
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Stock 2nd gastank? Should not be a problem, I would first inspect that tank and clean it out. Other things to consider is that it does not have a sending unit, so you will not have a fuel gauge reading, and also, how many gallons is the second tank, if it is smaller, you will be stopping more often at gas stations.... Good Luck!! __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

10-09-2006, 05:27 PM	#4
RiCo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 19	Re: Stock 2nd gastank? ya im not exactly sure what the size of the 2nd gas tank... i heard it might be stock? Its the on the passenger side and theres a stainless square door that you open with a key then its right there. Im trying to get some info on it to see if i should make it the primary tank or not... If its smaller i might just leave that one in there. But if its like 15+ gallons i will probl make it the primary and rip out the one behind the seat. Maybe this weekend me and a friend of mine can check it out and get this small project going..... Now i just need to find a speaker box also. Anyone know of a plce where i can buy a box that will fit right there? seems like i would probly need to be something custom.

10-10-2006, 07:34 PM	#5
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	Re: Stock 2nd gastank? The side saddle gas tanks I've seen are in the range of 16-18gallon capacity. Your tank sounds as though it is aftermarket. You should look for a manual switching unit (often located between the driver's door and seat on the floor). __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer



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