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Old 06-21-2005, 03:15 PM   #1
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how many gallons is an original gas tank

how many gallons is an original gas tank in my 67 chevy c10 shortbed?
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Old 06-21-2005, 03:48 PM   #2
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My 68 resto packet says

"capacity approx 21 gal" Sorry it is not more specific. If I find exact numbers elsewhere I'll post.
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Old 06-21-2005, 03:51 PM   #3
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The new gas tank in my 68 C20 took 20.2 gallons on its first fill.
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Old 06-21-2005, 04:21 PM   #4
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Yep. mine hold just over 20
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Old 06-21-2005, 05:12 PM   #5
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21gallons give or take. you can fit more if your on a hill with the passenger side lower
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Old 06-21-2005, 05:13 PM   #6
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i know its dam expensive to fill it up
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Old 06-21-2005, 08:14 PM   #7
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Straight from the 1970 10-30 series owner's manual, says 21 gallons.
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Old 06-21-2005, 09:48 PM   #8
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I put 21.75 in a '70 once...and I drove it to the station.
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Old 06-21-2005, 09:49 PM   #9
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Even though it isn't documented anywhere, there seems to be plenty that only held like 16 or 17 gallons.
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Old 06-21-2005, 11:53 PM   #10
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Andy did your post count odometer turn over (lol).
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Old 06-22-2005, 12:14 AM   #11
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i know its dam expensive to fill it up

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Old 06-22-2005, 12:17 AM   #12
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Off topic

My question is, how come Longhorn Man has a post count of only *2*???
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