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1966burb · 07-19-2013, 08:00 PM

I just picked up my 1966 Suburban fuel tank from the radiator shop. They thought they could boil it and repair it. WRONG- the whole bottom is gone. Any ideas? Can I get a new tank with spare tire cut out? Any ideas?

**MusicMan70** · 07-19-2013, 08:31 PM

I don't think that style of tank is reproduced.

1. get a used tank in better condition or
2. Move the spare tire inside and use a blazer tank or equivalent replacement.

**Captainfab** · 07-20-2013, 02:04 AM

The Suburban and Panel tanks are not reproduced. The closest one would be the '69-'72 Blazer tank, but it does not have the spare tire cut out. If you have to have the spare tire cutout, you will have to have one made. You might check with Dave Boyd in the Vendors Marketplace here on the forum. He builds aluminum gas tanks for the '60-'72 trucks.

You might get lucky and find an original tank that is in good useable condition.

1966burb · 07-21-2013, 11:31 AM

Thanks for all the input. I did locate another used tank about 15 miles from here. He guarantees it to be good after I boil it out or a full refund. I guess that is where I will start. j

1966burb · 10-13-2013, 03:00 PM

Found a tank in Kansas, had it boiled out, lined and it is just about ready to install. j

Blue666 · 10-13-2013, 04:04 PM

Sounds like you already found a good replacement. This company fixed a Dodge tank for my father many years ago. The truck eventually rusted away but the gas tank was still in great shape.

They have been a few car resto magazines over the years. Moyers Fuel Tank Renu in Greensburg, PA (Just East of Pittsburgh)

http://www.gas-tank.com/

1966burb · 10-13-2013, 06:18 PM

Yes. I looked into using them also. Thx. J

07-19-2013, 08:00 PM	#1
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	1966 Suburban fuel tank question I just picked up my 1966 Suburban fuel tank from the radiator shop. They thought they could boil it and repair it. WRONG- the whole bottom is gone. Any ideas? Can I get a new tank with spare tire cut out? Any ideas? Attached Images

07-19-2013, 08:31 PM	#2
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: 1966 Suburban fuel tank question I don't think that style of tank is reproduced. 1. get a used tank in better condition or 2. Move the spare tire inside and use a blazer tank or equivalent replacement. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

07-20-2013, 02:04 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 1966 Suburban fuel tank question The Suburban and Panel tanks are not reproduced. The closest one would be the '69-'72 Blazer tank, but it does not have the spare tire cut out. If you have to have the spare tire cutout, you will have to have one made. You might check with Dave Boyd in the Vendors Marketplace here on the forum. He builds aluminum gas tanks for the '60-'72 trucks. You might get lucky and find an original tank that is in good useable condition. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-21-2013, 11:31 AM	#4
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Re: 1966 Suburban fuel tank question Thanks for all the input. I did locate another used tank about 15 miles from here. He guarantees it to be good after I boil it out or a full refund. I guess that is where I will start. j

10-13-2013, 03:00 PM	#5
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Re: 1966 Suburban fuel tank question Found a tank in Kansas, had it boiled out, lined and it is just about ready to install. j

10-13-2013, 04:04 PM	#6
Blue666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 194	Re: 1966 Suburban fuel tank question Sounds like you already found a good replacement. This company fixed a Dodge tank for my father many years ago. The truck eventually rusted away but the gas tank was still in great shape. They have been a few car resto magazines over the years. Moyers Fuel Tank Renu in Greensburg, PA (Just East of Pittsburgh) http://www.gas-tank.com/

10-13-2013, 06:18 PM	#7
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Re: 1966 Suburban fuel tank question Yes. I looked into using them also. Thx. J



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