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Tcalb2 · 01-31-2008, 08:55 AM

I new to this forum and I recently bought a 87 chevy v3500 4wd for my landscape company. the inspection sticker is good until April but I need to fix a few things before I think it will pass. I'm looking for the bracket and straps for the saddle side fuel tank. It seems that one is completly rusted through. If anyone can point me in the right direction that would be great.
Travis

**old Rusty C10** · 01-31-2008, 11:05 AM

you can try LMC catalogue not sure if they are dealer available

Tcalb2 · 01-31-2008, 11:18 AM

Thanks I just requested a catalog. I apprecaite the help.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-31-2008, 01:04 PM

pages 126 and 127 by the way i just got mine

Tcalb2 · 02-03-2008, 12:38 AM

I saw the catalog online and they don't seem to even show the bracket itself just the straps.

Tcalb2 · 02-03-2008, 12:39 AM

I'm not sure if I'm over looking something but the part that bolts to the frame isn't show I don't think.

Big Blue · 02-04-2008, 11:53 AM

Tcalb2, did ya find the brackets yet?
I may be able to help.
John

Tcalb2 · 02-04-2008, 10:56 PM

Yes, Acutally someone sent me a message with a link to a company out of PA who remanufactors them. Ordered them on friday, Thank you though

**old Rusty C10** · 02-04-2008, 11:40 PM

well post a report when you get them and the name of the manufacturer so that others in the same pickle can get them when needed

Tcalb2 · 02-05-2008, 09:11 AM

I got the name of the company off a landscaping site I belong to. here is the link.

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=213761

I'll check back in once I receive the parts in the mail.

Tcalb2 · 02-21-2008, 02:55 AM

Just thought I would update this post. I got the brackets and installed them. The only problem I had with them was the threaded rod used to tighten the straps down was threaded wrong, It was supposed to be 3/8 - 16 thread but the tool used to thread the rod must have been dull or something. Either way we chased the threads and had to double nut the thread to keep the straps in place.

Tcalb2 · 02-21-2008, 02:56 AM

Other then that we have to replace some of the wires to the pump, but all else is well until we tackle the timing issue.

James McClure · 02-21-2008, 06:20 AM

Tcalb: The strap bolts are metric (10 mm thread) 15 mm nut goes right on. I got mine from a local GMC dealer. $48 a piece. I am told they are all the same up to 87. I welded 3\8 X 1 bolts to the brackets and painted them before I hung the tanks. I assembled tanks and brackets beforehand. Made the job real easy.

Jim

Tcalb2 · 02-21-2008, 06:46 AM

I think I should have purchased the brackets through gm.

01-31-2008, 08:55 AM	#1
Tcalb2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 10	87 1 ton fuel tank bracket I new to this forum and I recently bought a 87 chevy v3500 4wd for my landscape company. the inspection sticker is good until April but I need to fix a few things before I think it will pass. I'm looking for the bracket and straps for the saddle side fuel tank. It seems that one is completly rusted through. If anyone can point me in the right direction that would be great. Travis

01-31-2008, 11:05 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,297	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket you can try LMC catalogue not sure if they are dealer available __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-31-2008, 11:18 AM	#3
Tcalb2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 10	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket Thanks I just requested a catalog. I apprecaite the help.

01-31-2008, 01:04 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,297	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket pages 126 and 127 by the way i just got mine __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-03-2008, 12:38 AM	#5
Tcalb2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 10	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket I saw the catalog online and they don't seem to even show the bracket itself just the straps.

02-03-2008, 12:39 AM	#6
Tcalb2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 10	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket I'm not sure if I'm over looking something but the part that bolts to the frame isn't show I don't think.

02-04-2008, 11:53 AM	#7
Big Blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast--Bethlehem, Pennslyvania Posts: 642	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket Tcalb2, did ya find the brackets yet? I may be able to help. John __________________ Big Blue ( John ) 79 Chevy Pick up.....My Dailey STILL Working on a frame up: 1987 Truck body on a 78 Blazer frame. Need cab blasted to start project. Got the cab BLASTED, Now Prep and Paint. Started to lay SOME BONDO and primer. Done, Ordering paint. Got paint, Stuff painted,Cab,Fenders, Hood more later. 9/7/2015 Got the clear coat on,now time to take one off. Started to put things back (What a nightmare) like the heating and AC stuff,inside wire harness, outside AC unit and booster, still more. May 2016, still working on the inside. Got duck work in,heating and AC. Radio (stock) in dash with after market in console later, Speaker are hooked up, Steering column is in. Getting ready to drop the cab onto the frame, Working on engine now since I have the room. Well here it is 2018, got the engine in and it runs, now I need to get the exhaust system in so I can adjust the lifters, to loud right now. Got the exhaust on now I am waiting for the break parts to come in.

02-04-2008, 10:56 PM	#8
Tcalb2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 10	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket Yes, Acutally someone sent me a message with a link to a company out of PA who remanufactors them. Ordered them on friday, Thank you though

02-04-2008, 11:40 PM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,297	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket well post a report when you get them and the name of the manufacturer so that others in the same pickle can get them when needed __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-05-2008, 09:11 AM	#10
Tcalb2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 10	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket I got the name of the company off a landscaping site I belong to. here is the link. http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=213761 I'll check back in once I receive the parts in the mail.

02-21-2008, 02:55 AM	#11
Tcalb2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 10	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket Just thought I would update this post. I got the brackets and installed them. The only problem I had with them was the threaded rod used to tighten the straps down was threaded wrong, It was supposed to be 3/8 - 16 thread but the tool used to thread the rod must have been dull or something. Either way we chased the threads and had to double nut the thread to keep the straps in place.

02-21-2008, 02:56 AM	#12
Tcalb2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 10	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket Other then that we have to replace some of the wires to the pump, but all else is well until we tackle the timing issue.

02-21-2008, 06:20 AM	#13
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket Tcalb: The strap bolts are metric (10 mm thread) 15 mm nut goes right on. I got mine from a local GMC dealer. $48 a piece. I am told they are all the same up to 87. I welded 3\8 X 1 bolts to the brackets and painted them before I hung the tanks. I assembled tanks and brackets beforehand. Made the job real easy.Jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

02-21-2008, 06:46 AM	#14
Tcalb2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 10	Re: 87 1 ton fuel tank bracket I think I should have purchased the brackets through gm.



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