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71meangreenc10 · 02-09-2014, 03:55 PM

Well,

One thing I will say is that if your going to be cheap on repairing your truck, my advice is the Fuel Tank "AINT" the place to start. I have owned this truck for a while and smelled gas in the cab every now and then. Never saw fuel so I thought it was the gas cap. Couple of weeks ago, raw fuel in the cab....not good....So after doing some research I got a spectrum tank from rock auto shipped to the house in less than three days for less than $200. Cant beat that. Pulled the old tank out and there it was...Some type of JB weld looking stuff that didn't last as advertised...Some peoples children.....

Smitty

Molberg · 02-09-2014, 04:48 PM

Ouch. Good find though. This should start the whole in cab vs move the tank argument all over. Lol.

*Fitz* · 02-09-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Molberg

Ouch. Good find though. This should start the whole in cab vs move the tank argument all over. Lol.

Some guys will argue about anything.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-09-2014, 05:45 PM

Did the tank drop right in without any problems?

**Grumpy old man** · 02-09-2014, 05:47 PM

GRUMBLE GRUMBLE ,Move the tank back , SNORT GRUMBLE , Another $100.00 ,SNORT /SAFETY /TRACTION/WEIGHT TRANSFER , GRUMBLE ,BLAH BLAH BLAH ! Oh we just went thru this didn't we ?

71meangreenc10 · 02-09-2014, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Did the tank drop right in without any problems?

No issues at all.

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 02-09-2014, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

GRUMBLE GRUMBLE ,Move the tank back , SNORT GRUMBLE , Another $100.00 ,SNORT /SAFETY /TRACTION/WEIGHT TRANSFER , GRUMBLE ,BLAH BLAH BLAH ! Oh we just went thru this didn't we ?

Have no idea what your talking about, but Ill bite.....Sounds like fun....

Smitty

**FirstOwner69** · 02-09-2014, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

No issues at all.

Smitty

Thanks for the feedback. That agrees with what I've read in previous posts. Looks like I'll be doing this, too.

Don Quixote · 02-09-2014, 07:54 PM

I plan to do the same. My ride might actually make everyone happy, I'll do both.

I would like a new in-cab tank as mine is old and still good but the beach is on the bottom of it.

I would also like to install a rear tank. I would like the biggest one I can find that will install with a Class IV hitch. Any ideas?

71meangreenc10 · 02-09-2014, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Thanks for the feedback. That agrees with what I've read in previous posts. Looks like I'll be doing this, too.

Just ensure you wear some good gloves, these tanks have sharp edges, cut you quick...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Quixote

I plan to do the same. My ride might actually make everyone happy, I'll do both.

I would like a new in-cab tank as mine is old and still good but the beach is on the bottom of it.

I would also like to install a rear tank. I would like the biggest one I can find that will install with a Class IV hitch. Any ideas?

The burb tank may work with that hitch, I have a CL 3 or 4 hitch on the back of my GMC, I will have to look and see if tank would still get in there. I have put a burb tank on my short bed. Will look at that one too.

Smitty

swamp rat · 02-10-2014, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Quixote

I plan to do the same. My ride might actually make everyone happy, I'll do both.

I would like a new in-cab tank as mine is old and still good but the beach is on the bottom of it.

I would also like to install a rear tank. I would like the biggest one I can find that will install with a Class IV hitch. Any ideas?

I have thought about this as well as i know the new rear tank i have is a couple gallons smaller than stock, i've concidered finding a good switch to go back and forth, my thinking is to always use the rear tank unless traveling and just make sure the one behind the seat is empty most all the time and also find a way to switch the gauge from one tank to the other.

burnin oil · 02-10-2014, 08:03 AM

73+ burb tank is 41-42 gallon. The large blazer tank is 31 gallons. I installed the 31 gallon tank in my truck and it fits around the hitch just fine. I snagged the frame brackets from a donor truck and reworked them to fit. Worked like a charm. I did reinstall the tank backwards to keep the filler on the drivers side. This also gives some clearence for pulling the diff cover. Using the factory brackets you can also use the factory tank skidplate. The suburban tank is 1-3" bigger in all dimensions.

02-09-2014, 03:55 PM	#1
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Fuel Tank Fun Well, One thing I will say is that if your going to be cheap on repairing your truck, my advice is the Fuel Tank "AINT" the place to start. I have owned this truck for a while and smelled gas in the cab every now and then. Never saw fuel so I thought it was the gas cap. Couple of weeks ago, raw fuel in the cab....not good....So after doing some research I got a spectrum tank from rock auto shipped to the house in less than three days for less than $200. Cant beat that. Pulled the old tank out and there it was...Some type of JB weld looking stuff that didn't last as advertised...Some peoples children..... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

02-09-2014, 04:48 PM	#2
Molberg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manitoba Posts: 644	Re: Fuel Tank Fun Ouch. Good find though. This should start the whole in cab vs move the tank argument all over. Lol. __________________ -Project Nitemare- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607359

02-09-2014, 05:45 PM	#4
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,853	Re: Fuel Tank Fun Did the tank drop right in without any problems?

02-09-2014, 05:47 PM	#5
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Fuel Tank Fun GRUMBLE GRUMBLE ,Move the tank back , SNORT GRUMBLE , Another $100.00 ,SNORT /SAFETY /TRACTION/WEIGHT TRANSFER , GRUMBLE ,BLAH BLAH BLAH ! Oh we just went thru this didn't we ?

02-09-2014, 07:54 PM	#9
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: Fuel Tank Fun I plan to do the same. My ride might actually make everyone happy, I'll do both. I would like a new in-cab tank as mine is old and still good but the beach is on the bottom of it. I would also like to install a rear tank. I would like the biggest one I can find that will install with a Class IV hitch. Any ideas? __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

02-10-2014, 08:03 AM	#12
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,921	Re: Fuel Tank Fun 73+ burb tank is 41-42 gallon. The large blazer tank is 31 gallons. I installed the 31 gallon tank in my truck and it fits around the hitch just fine. I snagged the frame brackets from a donor truck and reworked them to fit. Worked like a charm. I did reinstall the tank backwards to keep the filler on the drivers side. This also gives some clearence for pulling the diff cover. Using the factory brackets you can also use the factory tank skidplate. The suburban tank is 1-3" bigger in all dimensions.



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