Fuel tank, right vs. left side - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dads79GMC** · 10-31-2009, 01:35 PM

I have a 79 GMC with the fuel tank on the right side. Never liked walking around to fill the tank and I really don't want to put the tank in between the frame rails in the back. I'm currently rebuilding my bed and have the opportunity to acquire new bed sides. The bed side I can get now has the filler hole on the driver side and non on the passenger side.

Question: Can I use the hardware I took off the right side (fuel tank, straps, mounting brackets, etc) and use them on the left side? Or, do I have to make a trip to the salvage yard to get the right components.

I know I'll need to re-route the fuel lines etc.

Thanks Mike

**old Rusty C10** · 10-31-2009, 10:27 PM

everything is interchangable

Prong · 11-01-2009, 01:14 AM

I know the filler vent hose is different, and I believe the metal portion of the fuel neck is different. Also you need to change the sending unit so the outlets are pointed the right direction.

joe231 · 11-01-2009, 01:22 AM

on my trucks with dual tanks, the only differences are the sending units and the hard lines that go over the frame.
the tank selector is on the passenger side so the metal fuel lines that go over the top of the frame are short on the passenger side and long on the drivers side to make it to the selector...not sure how the single tanks are plumbed....

10-31-2009, 01:35 PM	#1
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Fuel tank, right vs. left side I have a 79 GMC with the fuel tank on the right side. Never liked walking around to fill the tank and I really don't want to put the tank in between the frame rails in the back. I'm currently rebuilding my bed and have the opportunity to acquire new bed sides. The bed side I can get now has the filler hole on the driver side and non on the passenger side. Question: Can I use the hardware I took off the right side (fuel tank, straps, mounting brackets, etc) and use them on the left side? Or, do I have to make a trip to the salvage yard to get the right components. I know I'll need to re-route the fuel lines etc. Thanks Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

10-31-2009, 10:27 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	Re: Fuel tank, right vs. left side everything is interchangable __________________ 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!!

11-01-2009, 01:14 AM	#3
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 476	Re: Fuel tank, right vs. left side I know the filler vent hose is different, and I believe the metal portion of the fuel neck is different. Also you need to change the sending unit so the outlets are pointed the right direction.

11-01-2009, 01:22 AM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Fuel tank, right vs. left side on my trucks with dual tanks, the only differences are the sending units and the hard lines that go over the frame. the tank selector is on the passenger side so the metal fuel lines that go over the top of the frame are short on the passenger side and long on the drivers side to make it to the selector...not sure how the single tanks are plumbed.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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