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Goodguytrucks · 04-20-2007, 11:07 AM

What size air tanks are you guys running? Also do you have some pictures where you mounted them. I am putting them on a 71 swb
Thanks for the input.

pharcydekm · 04-20-2007, 11:30 AM

I run two 3-gallon tanks they are mounted in front of the rear wheel under the bed.

jimmydean · 04-20-2007, 02:43 PM

Depending on the compressor, it is recommended to run no more than 5 gallons per compressor. Most are happy with 2 compressors and 2-3 gallon tanks.

**youngrodder** · 04-20-2007, 03:26 PM

I run (2) three gallon tanks and one compressor. They can be seen above my gas tank. I went for the stealth look. When the bed is on they won't be seen.

MEANGREEN70 · 04-21-2007, 01:52 AM

2 comps and 2 (3gals) tanks, mount in the inside bed of my stepside truck.

lowrollin70gmc · 04-22-2007, 04:49 PM

1 compressor, 3 gallons

Going to an engine driven compressor and 5 gallons soon...

jlaird · 04-23-2007, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

I run (2) three gallon tanks and one compressor. They can be seen above my gas tank. I went for the stealth look. When the bed is on they won't be seen.

Am I the only one that thinks this frame looks way too thin about the axle? Not trying to hate, just thinking about safety.

lowrollin70gmc · 04-23-2007, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

Am I the only one that thinks this frame looks way too thin about the axle? Not trying to hate, just thinking about safety.

It seems upon inspection to be part of another vehicle? Seems like it from the compound curves of the upper bracket and the shock mounts.

More info would help us out.

**youngrodder** · 04-23-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

Am I the only one that thinks this frame looks way too thin about the axle? Not trying to hate, just thinking about safety.

The picture is kind of deceiving. There is plate on the side and top and a lot of metal in front and to the inside of the frame rails. it is hard to see because everything is black. I can see how you could think that looking at the picture.

No harm.

Marc.

**youngrodder** · 04-23-2007, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by lowrollin70gmc

It seems upon inspection to be part of another vehicle? Seems like it from the compound curves of the upper bracket and the shock mounts.

More info would help us out.

I didn't intend to high jack the thread.

This is a modified G-body frame (Monte Carlo, Cutlass, Grand National). The frame was modified when I bought the truck but it used a conventional coils spring suspension. the rear section was added by the pervious owner to hold the gas tank and support the rear section of the bed. I did cut te notch but I reinforced the top and side with 1/8" plate.

There is actually more metal round the area in question then most frames becuse of the kick up.

The time to fix it would be now if people really think that it will be a problem. Feedback welcome.

Marc

04-20-2007, 11:07 AM	#1
Goodguytrucks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boyle, Alberta, Canada Posts: 126	Air Tank Question What size air tanks are you guys running? Also do you have some pictures where you mounted them. I am putting them on a 71 swb Thanks for the input.

04-20-2007, 11:30 AM	#2
pharcydekm Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 146	Re: Air Tank Question I run two 3-gallon tanks they are mounted in front of the rear wheel under the bed. Attached Images

04-20-2007, 02:43 PM	#3
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Air Tank Question Depending on the compressor, it is recommended to run no more than 5 gallons per compressor. Most are happy with 2 compressors and 2-3 gallon tanks. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

04-20-2007, 03:26 PM	#4
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: Air Tank Question I run (2) three gallon tanks and one compressor. They can be seen above my gas tank. I went for the stealth look. When the bed is on they won't be seen.

04-21-2007, 01:52 AM	#5
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	Re: Air Tank Question 2 comps and 2 (3gals) tanks, mount in the inside bed of my stepside truck. Attached Images

04-22-2007, 04:49 PM	#6
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