WIW:Blazer tank - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 08-31-2007, 08:42 PM

I have a N.O.S. Blazer tank.It has some suface rust.You know they`re galvanized,but moisture has turned some spots on it.Nothing that a spray of Permatex Rust Treatment couldn`t handle and there cold galvanized spray.I just don`t want to cover the print on top(Amco?).I`ll get pics in the light tommorrow and check what it says.This is factory selled and I purchased it new from GM.

pound41 · 08-31-2007, 11:04 PM

1st shot at it if I can afford it and you decide to sell
Thanks

72 CustomCamper · 09-01-2007, 12:53 AM

Hey Tim, is it an EEC or non EEC tank?

Chuck

**special-K** · 09-01-2007, 06:02 AM

Not sure,I ordered it for a`72,though.I don`t remember them saying anything about it not being the exact replacement,as a dealer would.I`ll take a picture when the sun comes up.

It seems anytime I post a WIW I just get,"I want its".Don`t blame anyone,but I`d need a value first and then I`d have to decide to sell it.But,I have a first dibber,at least.I have planned on putting this in a truck forever(since I decided not to restore the Blazer 20+ years ago.

**jaros44sr** · 09-01-2007, 08:19 AM

Second, if it goes on sale... J

hgs_notes · 09-01-2007, 09:34 AM

A rear mount gas tank kit from LMC is about $250.00. I larger size heavy steel tank kit from after market is about $500.00. Considering the fit problems with the after market replacement tanks (fill hose connection) I would estimate a low price of around $300 if it includes the sending unit, and the inside has no rust, then maybe as high as $500.00. This is just me thinking out loud here and not based on any experience with this. You can get good used tanks sometimes and there are plastic ones available. The NOS is only valueable to the restoration crowd. So maybe I am insanely low since I can't understand how they can pay such inflated prices for something that most people would never realize was not NOS.

**special-K** · 09-01-2007, 12:04 PM

I hear ya.That`s why I`m gathering your thoughts.You don`t see these.With cheaper options this would be best for a concours resto.It is factory sealed and it could easily be prettied up.But,I`m leaving it honest and as is to verify that it`s an unused factory replacement part.

**special-K** · 09-01-2007, 06:41 PM

Pics...This is straight from sitting in the back of a Blazer for 27 years.Not even hosed off.It`s a shame it doesn`t look like it`s straight off a shelf at the dealer.Now that I have pictures I can make it look pretty if I wanted to:

**bigdon-70blazer** · 09-03-2007, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

Hey Tim, is it an EEC or non EEC tank?

Chuck

Please help me, what does this mean? I have a 1970 blazer and need a tank for it but have seen the later models with and extra line on it that this one does seem to have. Would this be ok with my 70 ?

**special-K** · 09-04-2007, 07:00 AM

I`m not sure exactly what the letters stand for.But,it`s the evaporator system that all`72s had and some earlier ones did,too.That`s what I`ve believed.It was an emmisions package.Do you have the "can" with hoses under the hood?Where was your Blazer built?Does it list something about emmissions on the SPID?
Some of the rust is stains from what it sat on.The rest is light surface where the Galvanizing turned,no pitting.It won`t bring top dollar like this,but still a rare new factory part.I`ll use it unless I go with a fuel cell or someone like$ it more than me.

08-31-2007, 08:42 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	WIW:Blazer tank I have a N.O.S. Blazer tank.It has some suface rust.You know they`re galvanized,but moisture has turned some spots on it.Nothing that a spray of Permatex Rust Treatment couldn`t handle and there cold galvanized spray.I just don`t want to cover the print on top(Amco?).I`ll get pics in the light tommorrow and check what it says.This is factory selled and I purchased it new from GM. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-01-2007 at 06:42 PM.

08-31-2007, 11:04 PM	#2
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: WIW:Blazer tank 1st shot at it if I can afford it and you decide to sell Thanks

09-01-2007, 12:53 AM	#3
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: WIW:Blazer tank Hey Tim, is it an EEC or non EEC tank? Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

09-01-2007, 06:02 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WIW:Blazer tank Not sure,I ordered it for a`72,though.I don`t remember them saying anything about it not being the exact replacement,as a dealer would.I`ll take a picture when the sun comes up. It seems anytime I post a WIW I just get,"I want its".Don`t blame anyone,but I`d need a value first and then I`d have to decide to sell it.But,I have a first dibber,at least.I have planned on putting this in a truck forever(since I decided not to restore the Blazer 20+ years ago. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-01-2007 at 06:06 AM.

09-01-2007, 08:19 AM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: WIW:Blazer tank Second, if it goes on sale... J __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-01-2007, 09:34 AM	#6
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: WIW:Blazer tank A rear mount gas tank kit from LMC is about $250.00. I larger size heavy steel tank kit from after market is about $500.00. Considering the fit problems with the after market replacement tanks (fill hose connection) I would estimate a low price of around $300 if it includes the sending unit, and the inside has no rust, then maybe as high as $500.00. This is just me thinking out loud here and not based on any experience with this. You can get good used tanks sometimes and there are plastic ones available. The NOS is only valueable to the restoration crowd. So maybe I am insanely low since I can't understand how they can pay such inflated prices for something that most people would never realize was not NOS. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

09-01-2007, 12:04 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WIW:Blazer tank I hear ya.That`s why I`m gathering your thoughts.You don`t see these.With cheaper options this would be best for a concours resto.It is factory sealed and it could easily be prettied up.But,I`m leaving it honest and as is to verify that it`s an unused factory replacement part. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-01-2007, 06:41 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WIW:Blazer tank Pics...This is straight from sitting in the back of a Blazer for 27 years.Not even hosed off.It`s a shame it doesn`t look like it`s straight off a shelf at the dealer.Now that I have pictures I can make it look pretty if I wanted to: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-04-2007, 07:00 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WIW:Blazer tank I`m not sure exactly what the letters stand for.But,it`s the evaporator system that all`72s had and some earlier ones did,too.That`s what I`ve believed.It was an emmisions package.Do you have the "can" with hoses under the hood?Where was your Blazer built?Does it list something about emmissions on the SPID? Some of the rust is stains from what it sat on.The rest is light surface where the Galvanizing turned,no pitting.It won`t bring top dollar like this,but still a rare new factory part.I`ll use it unless I go with a fuel cell or someone like$ it more than me. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-04-2007 at 07:01 AM.



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