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02-01-2012, 08:20 PM
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Saddle tanks in SWB?
I'm looking at a 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB and I thought I'd get a little feedback from my fellow board members. I'd probably get it to driver status and use it for my commute for a while, and then when I'm done with my 72 Jimmy start cleaning it up for paint and mild resto.
Asking price on the truck I'm looking at is $3200. 350 engine, th350 transmission. Looks like maybe a posi rear end according to the SPID. Mechanically, it is supposedly a driver as-is, but he thinks there is a valve that needs work. From that I'll assume the engine just needs gone through. I don't know the condition of the rest of the mechanicals yet. The cab does needs a bit of work (rocker panels and the passenger corner from what he's telling me). Needs a little repair behind the wheel of the driver side fender as well. I've yet to check it out in person, but everything I've seen (SPID sticker and matching VIN) indicate that it was always a shortbox. However, it appears to have saddle tanks... Has anyone seen saddle tanks on a 2wd shorty? Personally I'd rather they weren't there as the bed is in great shape otherwise. Just for kicks, here's how the SPID decodes: B30: Floor Carpeting G80: Rear Positraction Axle T60: Heavy Duty Battery Z53: Gauges AMP, oil, temp 504: Medium Olive BX2: Bodyside Mldg Wide-Lower G50: Heavy Duty Rear Spring M49: Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission V43: Rear Step Bumper Equipped Z62: Cust Comf & Conv Equipped 632: Olive Cust Cloth Trm And here's all of the pictures that I have... http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakesau...7629135798287/ Any and all feedback welcome!
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1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold |
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02-01-2012, 08:49 PM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
My 72 SWB had a pair of saddle tanks. The PO had not used them for over 10 years, one had rusted through the bottom.
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1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 |
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02-01-2012, 10:38 PM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
Good to know that it is at least possible to fit them in there! I just hadn't been able to find any picture of SWB trucks that had them and started wondering... I have no idea if they are still functional, but the owner did say that all three tanks are there.
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1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold |
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02-01-2012, 10:47 PM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
Wish mine where usable. I like going weeks between fill ups.
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1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 |
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02-01-2012, 10:54 PM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
I'm used to topping off every Monday anyway! My gauge doesn't work in the Jimmy...
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1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold |
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02-02-2012, 10:19 PM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
I ran across a short bed with saddle tanks. Pretty rare, but there are a few out there.
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02-03-2012, 12:12 AM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
I never even knew that was possible! Learn something new every day. The saddle tanks I recall on long beds seem to go almost all the way to the wheelwell - so I'm assuming the long and short bed tanks are not interchangeable?? At least not in the long to short direction, I mean.
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02-03-2012, 12:21 AM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
If I go look at it in person this weekend I'll try to take some pictures of the saddle tanks... I'd decided to pass on it, but he's playing hardball with me. Keeps lowering his price and offering trades. It's like he's trying to see how patient my wife really is with me!!!
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1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold |
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02-05-2012, 03:33 AM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
So I broke down this morning. Went for a drive and ended up making a heck of a deal on this truck. Once I put eyes on it and saw how straight and original it really is, I just couldn't pass up the deal. I'm going back next weekend to pick it up and I'll post a bunch of pics when I have it in the driveway.
Side note, the saddle tanks look GREAT. They'll need cleaned out from sitting, but looking under the truck they look nearly flawless. Zero rust around the windshield, zero rust in the kick panels. Needs the rear cab corners patched up at some point (I have the donor metal for it already) and the passenger rocker panel swapped out. The engine fired right up (needs the vacuum advance adjusted), so no real worries there either. I took more pictures, but apparently had my camera set to low res...  I'll get some good ones taken when I get it home. I'll probably start my first build thread on this one...
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1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold |
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02-05-2012, 11:17 AM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
Congrats, looking forward to the pictures!
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1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 |
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02-06-2012, 01:25 AM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
Congrats on your purchase.
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02-06-2012, 01:42 AM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
Thanks guys! I actually added a few pics to my album that I snapped when I went to look at it. Turns out they weren't all low-res pics after all....
1970 SWB C10 pics
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1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold |
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02-15-2012, 12:48 AM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
did they make any of the gas tanks round for 67-72 chevy&gmc trucks
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02-15-2012, 02:20 AM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
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02-15-2012, 09:45 PM
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Re: Saddle tanks in SWB?
Oh ok
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