Side saddle gas tank question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lugnut64052 · 08-30-2009, 02:38 AM

This has probably been discussed a hundred times on here, but I can't find any info doing a search on it.

Has anyone every successfully installed a '73-up side saddle tank on a 67-72? Or know of some other stock tank that'll fit neatly up in there? I'd like to install some side tanks but originals are getting rusty/crusty and hard to come by.

**special-K** · 08-30-2009, 06:14 AM

The`72-up fuel tanks mount partly up under the cab.The floor under the seat is humped up to accommodate the tank(s).i`d think someone would have some aftermarket tanks to sell.

Lugnut64052 · 08-30-2009, 10:01 AM

Yeah, my dad has an '83 truck. I took a tape measure over and did some rough figgerin' on his and it looks like a job, but wondered if anybody had done it.

I'll poke around and see if there are any aftermarkets.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 08-30-2009, 10:06 AM

I still use one of my original side tanks. I think there was a guy not too long ago that removed a set of them. I'd put a WTB add in the parts section and see what turns up. Get a West Coast or S.W. one,probly best bet.

08-30-2009, 02:38 AM	#1
Lugnut64052 Middle-aged Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 753	Side saddle gas tank question This has probably been discussed a hundred times on here, but I can't find any info doing a search on it. Has anyone every successfully installed a '73-up side saddle tank on a 67-72? Or know of some other stock tank that'll fit neatly up in there? I'd like to install some side tanks but originals are getting rusty/crusty and hard to come by. __________________ Bret Check out the site's Truck Tech FAQ. Be a site supporter. My more-or-less pathetic build thread. Board members I've met: ------------------------------ Longhorn Man Dieselwrencher jholley big mike71

08-30-2009, 06:14 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Side saddle gas tank question The`72-up fuel tanks mount partly up under the cab.The floor under the seat is humped up to accommodate the tank(s).i`d think someone would have some aftermarket tanks to sell. __________________ "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 ~

08-30-2009, 10:01 AM	#3
Lugnut64052 Middle-aged Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 753	Re: Side saddle gas tank question Yeah, my dad has an '83 truck. I took a tape measure over and did some rough figgerin' on his and it looks like a job, but wondered if anybody had done it. I'll poke around and see if there are any aftermarkets. __________________ Bret Check out the site's Truck Tech FAQ. Be a site supporter. My more-or-less pathetic build thread. Board members I've met: ------------------------------ Longhorn Man Dieselwrencher jholley big mike71

08-30-2009, 10:06 AM	#4
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,887	Re: Side saddle gas tank question I still use one of my original side tanks. I think there was a guy not too long ago that removed a set of them. I'd put a WTB add in the parts section and see what turns up. Get a West Coast or S.W. one,probly best bet. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.