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Jim85IROC · 10-02-2007, 10:42 AM

I removed the first of my two gas tanks, and started fooling around with re-assembly until I realized that I don't know how to install the straps. The used set of brackets that I bought have 3 holes that line up with the 3 holes in the straps. From what I can tell from the badly rusted original brackets and strap remnants, it looks like there are 3 large rivets that hold the strap to the bracket. How do I attach the new ones? It doesn't seem like there's enough room to slide a nut or bolt in there to fasten these things.

10-02-2007, 10:42 AM	#1
Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	gas tank strap installation question I removed the first of my two gas tanks, and started fooling around with re-assembly until I realized that I don't know how to install the straps. The used set of brackets that I bought have 3 holes that line up with the 3 holes in the straps. From what I can tell from the badly rusted original brackets and strap remnants, it looks like there are 3 large rivets that hold the strap to the bracket. How do I attach the new ones? It doesn't seem like there's enough room to slide a nut or bolt in there to fasten these things. __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page



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