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BIG BLOCK FAN · 01-27-2004, 03:30 AM

Here it is, the stupid newbie question of the week.

I just bought a 71 C10 4x4. This thing is a definate fixer. Alot is missing. There are two square holes (one on each side) located behind the cab on the bed. It look as if some sort of dual gas tanks may belong here. Anyways, the tanks are missing, the small doors are missing, and I would like to make it at least look stock. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

GM72K10 · 01-27-2004, 08:20 AM

Welcome to the board. They were probably for auxilary fuel tanks. The lever for them should be on the floor, driver's side. good Luck, show us some pictures if you can!

Blue Beard · 01-27-2004, 09:41 AM

First off Welcome to the board from SW Washington State

Have to agree on the tanks.

Not a stupid question, pick the guys brains.

Lot of help on the board.

If you like to post pics, but don't know how use the pm button and let me know.

you can email me pics and I'll post them for you.

**jerry moss** · 01-27-2004, 11:11 AM

welcome from brentwood, northern cal.
contact board member "greenhorn male", he just pulled a set of aux. tanks off his 71 4x4

stllookn · 01-27-2004, 11:48 AM

Welcome from Seattle...if you are ever up this way I have twin auxilliary fuel tanks waiting for your truck...FREE, NO CHARGE, NADA!!!!!!!!! Most guys that are building hot rods pull them. If you are doing a complete resto...these have your name all over them! Truth be told, you could probably find some closer that are the same price!

Come to think about it. Since full stock restorations usually bring the highest resale price...maybe I should hang on to them...NOT!

greenhorn male · 01-27-2004, 12:38 PM

I just pulled off a complete set off my 71 K10 4x4. I bought a bed from Jerry's friend and got rid of my bed with the aux fuel tanks. The guy that took my original bed didn't want the tanks so I removed them. These tanks were on my truck and being used, I had gasoline in them which I just dumped back into my behind the seat tank. So these are not some old tanks that have just been sitting and full of gunk.

Comes with 2 matching side saddle tanks (the heavy duty dealer installed ones with caps of course, 2 doors with locks and key that go on the bedsides (good shape and can be polished), the fuel selector valve that mounts in the cab, all fuel lines intact with clamps. All you'll nead are 4- 14" long bolts/nuts/washers, install the selector valve (you should have a hole next to the drivers seat), clamp on the hoses, and you're done. No cutting or modifying of your fuel lines. I just removed these last Friday. You pick up in Pittsburg, CA for $60. I may be able to meet you half way depending how far you are. If you are too far to see them right away, I'll try to take pics.

greenhorn male · 01-30-2004, 03:55 AM

Here are the pics. Upon further inspection of the fuel lines, they should be replaced as they are getting brittle but that should be easy.

greenhorn male · 01-30-2004, 03:56 AM

tank pic 2

greenhorn male · 01-30-2004, 04:02 AM

pic 3

greenhorn male · 01-30-2004, 04:03 AM

again

Jace's68 · 01-30-2004, 12:16 PM

Welcome from Western Kentucky. Let's see some pics of the truck.

Burnsman · 01-30-2004, 12:22 PM

Greenhorn male, if he doesn't want the whole package and you would want to split up, I need the doors. Let me know. Thanks!

greenhorn male · 01-30-2004, 02:16 PM

Burnsman...He hasn't responded to any of my messages. I'll give him a couple more days. Then maybe I'll separate the doors.

Burnsman · 01-30-2004, 02:30 PM

Thanks!

greenhorn male · 02-02-2004, 12:42 AM

Burnsman...Big Block Fan hasn't responded, so if you still want the doors, how about $20 (shipping included). There is only one key, but it works on both locks.

greenhorn male · 02-02-2004, 12:29 PM

Gas doors sold to Burnsman.
If anyone needs the tanks/tank parts or selector valve let me know. I may cut the tanks open and use them as toolboxes if no one wants them.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-02-2004, 08:21 PM

WELCOME FROM TN.

greenhorn male · 02-03-2004, 10:05 PM

Also sold to Burnsman.

Anyone need the tanks before I cut them up?

01-27-2004, 03:30 AM	#1
BIG BLOCK FAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NOR CAL Posts: 8	Stupid newbie question Here it is, the stupid newbie question of the week. I just bought a 71 C10 4x4. This thing is a definate fixer. Alot is missing. There are two square holes (one on each side) located behind the cab on the bed. It look as if some sort of dual gas tanks may belong here. Anyways, the tanks are missing, the small doors are missing, and I would like to make it at least look stock. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

01-27-2004, 08:20 AM	#2
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Welcome to the board. They were probably for auxilary fuel tanks. The lever for them should be on the floor, driver's side. good Luck, show us some pictures if you can! __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

01-27-2004, 09:41 AM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	First off Welcome to the board from SW Washington State Have to agree on the tanks. Not a stupid question, pick the guys brains. Lot of help on the board. If you like to post pics, but don't know how use the pm button and let me know. you can email me pics and I'll post them for you. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-27-2004, 11:11 AM	#4
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	welcome from brentwood, northern cal. contact board member "greenhorn male", he just pulled a set of aux. tanks off his 71 4x4 __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-27-2004, 11:48 AM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Welcome from Seattle...if you are ever up this way I have twin auxilliary fuel tanks waiting for your truck...FREE, NO CHARGE, NADA!!!!!!!!! Most guys that are building hot rods pull them. If you are doing a complete resto...these have your name all over them! Truth be told, you could probably find some closer that are the same price! Come to think about it. Since full stock restorations usually bring the highest resale price...maybe I should hang on to them...NOT! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 01-27-2004 at 11:51 AM.

01-27-2004, 12:38 PM	#6
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	You're in luck I just pulled off a complete set off my 71 K10 4x4. I bought a bed from Jerry's friend and got rid of my bed with the aux fuel tanks. The guy that took my original bed didn't want the tanks so I removed them. These tanks were on my truck and being used, I had gasoline in them which I just dumped back into my behind the seat tank. So these are not some old tanks that have just been sitting and full of gunk. Comes with 2 matching side saddle tanks (the heavy duty dealer installed ones with caps of course, 2 doors with locks and key that go on the bedsides (good shape and can be polished), the fuel selector valve that mounts in the cab, all fuel lines intact with clamps. All you'll nead are 4- 14" long bolts/nuts/washers, install the selector valve (you should have a hole next to the drivers seat), clamp on the hoses, and you're done. No cutting or modifying of your fuel lines. I just removed these last Friday. You pick up in Pittsburg, CA for $60. I may be able to meet you half way depending how far you are. If you are too far to see them right away, I'll try to take pics. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays. Last edited by greenhorn male; 01-28-2004 at 10:19 PM.

01-30-2004, 03:55 AM	#7
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	PICTURES of tanks Here are the pics. Upon further inspection of the fuel lines, they should be replaced as they are getting brittle but that should be easy. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays. Last edited by greenhorn male; 03-30-2006 at 02:33 AM.

01-30-2004, 03:56 AM	#8
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	tank pic 2 Last edited by greenhorn male; 03-30-2006 at 02:33 AM.

01-30-2004, 04:02 AM	#9
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	pic 3

01-30-2004, 04:03 AM	#10
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	again Last edited by greenhorn male; 03-30-2006 at 02:33 AM.

01-30-2004, 12:16 PM	#11
Jace's68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 107	Welcome from Western Kentucky. Let's see some pics of the truck.

01-30-2004, 12:22 PM	#12
Burnsman Chevy Freak Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Meadville, Pa. Posts: 2,804	aux tanks Greenhorn male, if he doesn't want the whole package and you would want to split up, I need the doors. Let me know. Thanks! __________________ 69 GMC SWB, 350 70 Chevy LWB, 350 55 chevy gasser, 461 73 Camaro, 496 67 RS Camaro, 406 64 Chevelle, 588 71 Nova, 565 67 Camaro, 461

01-30-2004, 02:16 PM	#13
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Burnsman...He hasn't responded to any of my messages. I'll give him a couple more days. Then maybe I'll separate the doors. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

01-30-2004, 02:30 PM	#14
Burnsman Chevy Freak Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Meadville, Pa. Posts: 2,804	Doors Thanks! __________________ 69 GMC SWB, 350 70 Chevy LWB, 350 55 chevy gasser, 461 73 Camaro, 496 67 RS Camaro, 406 64 Chevelle, 588 71 Nova, 565 67 Camaro, 461

02-02-2004, 12:42 AM	#15
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Doors Burnsman...Big Block Fan hasn't responded, so if you still want the doors, how about $20 (shipping included). There is only one key, but it works on both locks. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.



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02-02-2004, 12:29 PM	#16
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Doors Gas doors sold to Burnsman. If anyone needs the tanks/tank parts or selector valve let me know. I may cut the tanks open and use them as toolboxes if no one wants them.

02-02-2004, 08:21 PM	#17
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02-03-2004, 10:05 PM	#18
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Selector valve Also sold to Burnsman. Anyone need the tanks before I cut them up? __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

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