Is it necessary to run a gas tank cover? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Mister-B* · 03-18-2013, 07:20 PM

You know that flimsy cardboard material that came stock to cover the gas tank? Yeah, the one I tore out today because it was all dried out and ripped....

Is it necessary to run one? They sell an exact replacement at Brothers for $28, or a carpet one for $99. Just wondering if it can just as easily be painted, where it goes behind the bench seat anyway?
Posted via Mobile Device

Shyguy · 03-18-2013, 07:25 PM

No you don't have to have a gas tank cover. I am making one for my truck since I have bucket seats.

Billett · 03-18-2013, 07:40 PM

PO of mine just ran a scrap piece of cardboard back there. I took it out and didn't run anything for a bit then put some material over the opening of the back of my seat, but nothing on the tank itself.

**JJorgensen52** · 03-18-2013, 08:03 PM

Personally, I like the look of that bare galvanized tank behind the seat

My truck hasn't had one for at least two years and no ill effects

SS Tim · 03-18-2013, 08:09 PM

Most trucks seem to have lost theirs in a like manner. It does finish things out and provide a little noise control. To me it is worth having as long as you are not fighting rodents over it.

**TBONE1964** · 03-18-2013, 08:17 PM

Don't worry A.J. the rodents will be to busy tearing the foam out of your new seat cover to even notice the gas tank cover, haha.

I like them when they are covered in matching carpet.

*Mister-B* · 03-18-2013, 08:19 PM

Lol. Thanks guys. I'll run without anything for a while before I do anything, to see if it's even necessary
Posted via Mobile Device

Lattimer · 03-18-2013, 09:34 PM

My truck doesn't have one. PO had a piece of some kind of carpet thrown in there, but it obviously wasn't made for this truck. Can't see it with the bench seat, so I'm good with it.

03-18-2013, 07:20 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,332	Is it necessary to run a gas tank cover? You know that flimsy cardboard material that came stock to cover the gas tank? Yeah, the one I tore out today because it was all dried out and ripped.... Is it necessary to run one? They sell an exact replacement at Brothers for $28, or a carpet one for $99. Just wondering if it can just as easily be painted, where it goes behind the bench seat anyway? Posted via Mobile Device

03-18-2013, 07:25 PM	#2
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Is it necessary to run a gas tank cover? No you don't have to have a gas tank cover. I am making one for my truck since I have bucket seats. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

03-18-2013, 07:40 PM	#3
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: Is it necessary to run a gas tank cover? PO of mine just ran a scrap piece of cardboard back there. I took it out and didn't run anything for a bit then put some material over the opening of the back of my seat, but nothing on the tank itself. __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

03-18-2013, 08:03 PM	#4
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Is it necessary to run a gas tank cover? Personally, I like the look of that bare galvanized tank behind the seat My truck hasn't had one for at least two years and no ill effects __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

03-18-2013, 08:09 PM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,507	Re: Is it necessary to run a gas tank cover? Most trucks seem to have lost theirs in a like manner. It does finish things out and provide a little noise control. To me it is worth having as long as you are not fighting rodents over it. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-18-2013, 08:17 PM	#6
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Is it necessary to run a gas tank cover? Don't worry A.J. the rodents will be to busy tearing the foam out of your new seat cover to even notice the gas tank cover, haha. I like them when they are covered in matching carpet.

03-18-2013, 08:19 PM	#7
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,332	Re: Is it necessary to run a gas tank cover? Lol. Thanks guys. I'll run without anything for a while before I do anything, to see if it's even necessary Posted via Mobile Device

03-18-2013, 09:34 PM	#8
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Is it necessary to run a gas tank cover? My truck doesn't have one. PO had a piece of some kind of carpet thrown in there, but it obviously wasn't made for this truck. Can't see it with the bench seat, so I'm good with it. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.