Using sound deadening material for gas tank strap cushion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jesse977 · 10-11-2011, 09:32 PM

I recently dropped my gas tank to change the fuel sending unit. I also am going to paint the gas tank. The tar paper that is used as a cushion between the gas tank and straps is in very bad shape and needs to be replaced. I dont want to buy a roll of tar paper since i need a little amount. I have a bunch of leftover sound deadening material and was wondering if i could use this instead.
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cjlinkster · 10-11-2011, 09:40 PM

As long as it can hold up to the elements (water, mud, etc..) then it should be fine. I used some cut up old rubber floor mats on mine.

jesse977 · 10-11-2011, 09:51 PM

Hmmmmmm i might cut up my bothers rainboots and use that
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donut · 10-12-2011, 05:10 AM

like cjlinkster mentioned, as long as it holds up to the elements. iirc, I used old bicycle inner tube.

maskale · 10-12-2011, 05:30 AM

Go to a junk yard. Get some off any old tank they have laying around. I got mind from a supper duty. They were plastic and fit perfectly width wise. They were much longer then I needed. Just cut to length.
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**old Rusty C10** · 10-12-2011, 08:27 AM

i dont know about the sound deadener.. wont that hold moisture? you want something that wont hold it

motornut · 10-12-2011, 09:29 AM

used old bike tubes,and cut the rest left sticking out

liftlawssuck · 10-12-2011, 08:48 PM

I went to a heavy truck place and bought gas tank strap rubber. It was the same width and wrapped around the sides to hold it in place. To top it off it looks like it is supposed to be there. Not like it was hacked.

10-11-2011, 09:32 PM	#1
jesse977 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 277	Using sound deadening material for gas tank strap cushion I recently dropped my gas tank to change the fuel sending unit. I also am going to paint the gas tank. The tar paper that is used as a cushion between the gas tank and straps is in very bad shape and needs to be replaced. I dont want to buy a roll of tar paper since i need a little amount. I have a bunch of leftover sound deadening material and was wondering if i could use this instead. Posted via Mobile Device

10-11-2011, 09:40 PM	#2
cjlinkster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta ga Posts: 150	Re: Using sound deadening material for gas tank strap cushion As long as it can hold up to the elements (water, mud, etc..) then it should be fine. I used some cut up old rubber floor mats on mine. __________________ 1984 C20, 454, 4 speed named "Gold Member"

10-11-2011, 09:51 PM	#3
jesse977 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 277	Re: Using sound deadening material for gas tank strap cushion Hmmmmmm i might cut up my bothers rainboots and use that Posted via Mobile Device

10-12-2011, 05:10 AM	#4
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: Using sound deadening material for gas tank strap cushion like cjlinkster mentioned, as long as it holds up to the elements. iirc, I used old bicycle inner tube. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

10-12-2011, 05:30 AM	#5
maskale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 159	Re: Using sound deadening material for gas tank strap cushion Go to a junk yard. Get some off any old tank they have laying around. I got mind from a supper duty. They were plastic and fit perfectly width wise. They were much longer then I needed. Just cut to length. Posted via Mobile Device

10-12-2011, 08:27 AM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	Re: Using sound deadening material for gas tank strap cushion i dont know about the sound deadener.. wont that hold moisture? you want something that wont hold it __________________ 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!!

10-12-2011, 09:29 AM	#7
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Using sound deadening material for gas tank strap cushion used old bike tubes,and cut the rest left sticking out __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 10-12-2011 at 09:30 PM.

10-12-2011, 08:48 PM	#8
liftlawssuck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MA Posts: 353	Re: Using sound deadening material for gas tank strap cushion I went to a heavy truck place and bought gas tank strap rubber. It was the same width and wrapped around the sides to hold it in place. To top it off it looks like it is supposed to be there. Not like it was hacked.



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