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**Boog** · 10-21-2006, 08:59 PM

Is there supposed to be a pad between the gas tank and body where it bolts in? If so what's it made of?

Green Machine · 10-21-2006, 09:42 PM

Yes there is, kind of a thick tar paper, about 1/8 thick. There is one on each side, about 3 by 4 inches. But, if you put in full length carpet, we put the tank on top of the carpet, no addtional pad. I think it is likely there to prevent squeaking/ rubbing between the cab and the tank.

centsless · 10-21-2006, 09:50 PM

You can use roofing tar paper for it as well.

**Boog** · 10-21-2006, 10:03 PM

I thought there should be but mine is bare and it's been so long. I'll come up with something to use. Thanks.

**LockDoc** · 10-21-2006, 11:52 PM

Boog,

I would think a piece of old inner tube would work too. I keep a large piece of old tractor tube around for that kind of use. Nice & heavy. Whatever you use put a little glue on it to hold it in place.....

LockDoc

corn · 10-22-2006, 12:36 AM

carpet, carpet padding, cardboard, floor mat, tar paper, dynamat...

Id go with dynamat or carpet padding...

**LockDoc** · 10-22-2006, 12:47 AM

The only downside I can see to the carpet, pad, or cardboard is that it would retain moisture for a long time.... I guess it would work good in the drier climates though.

LockDoc

**Bob B.** · 10-22-2006, 01:32 AM

There is supposed to be two thick tarpaper pads. Some of the vendors sell them. About all they do is keep the tank from squeaking on the cab floor.

Green Machine · 10-22-2006, 02:23 AM

I just reread your post, and you mentioned something about where it bolts in. Just to clarify, there are two pads that go under the tank, between it and the floor at the bottom of the tank, there is nothing used or needed between the bolt locations, tank flange, and the cab.

**Boog** · 10-22-2006, 07:44 AM

Right. I want to head off any potential rattles and squeaks as well as holes rubbed in my tank.

thanks guys.

10-21-2006, 08:59 PM	#1
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,568	gas tank pad Is there supposed to be a pad between the gas tank and body where it bolts in? If so what's it made of? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-21-2006, 09:42 PM	#2
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: gas tank pad Yes there is, kind of a thick tar paper, about 1/8 thick. There is one on each side, about 3 by 4 inches. But, if you put in full length carpet, we put the tank on top of the carpet, no addtional pad. I think it is likely there to prevent squeaking/ rubbing between the cab and the tank. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

10-21-2006, 09:50 PM	#3
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: gas tank pad You can use roofing tar paper for it as well. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

10-21-2006, 10:03 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,568	Re: gas tank pad I thought there should be but mine is bare and it's been so long. I'll come up with something to use. Thanks. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-21-2006, 11:52 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,895	Re: gas tank pad Boog, I would think a piece of old inner tube would work too. I keep a large piece of old tractor tube around for that kind of use. Nice & heavy. Whatever you use put a little glue on it to hold it in place..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-22-2006, 12:36 AM	#6
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: gas tank pad carpet, carpet padding, cardboard, floor mat, tar paper, dynamat... Id go with dynamat or carpet padding...

10-22-2006, 12:47 AM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,895	Re: gas tank pad The only downside I can see to the carpet, pad, or cardboard is that it would retain moisture for a long time.... I guess it would work good in the drier climates though. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-22-2006, 01:32 AM	#8
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,382	Re: gas tank pad There is supposed to be two thick tarpaper pads. Some of the vendors sell them. About all they do is keep the tank from squeaking on the cab floor. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

10-22-2006, 02:23 AM	#9
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: gas tank pad I just reread your post, and you mentioned something about where it bolts in. Just to clarify, there are two pads that go under the tank, between it and the floor at the bottom of the tank, there is nothing used or needed between the bolt locations, tank flange, and the cab. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

10-22-2006, 07:44 AM	#10
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,568	Re: gas tank pad Right. I want to head off any potential rattles and squeaks as well as holes rubbed in my tank. thanks guys. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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