FINALLY! A gas tank with the correct filler neck for the Blazer Jimmy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SoCoC10** · 08-08-2019, 08:27 AM

Is it true? Someone is finally offering a gas tank with the correct filler neck for the Blazer Jimmy? Has anyone here confirmed this?

Here's the info I've seen. The Truck and Car Shop of Orange County.
Part #69-10710 $160 plus shipping

68panelman · 08-08-2019, 10:06 AM

Would be nice. From what I learned there is two different neck styles, 69-70 and 71-72 are different types. Until people start to purchase these and install, then we'll have real world results.

Toro · 11-13-2019, 04:07 PM

It's been a few months, just checking back to see if anyone has anymore info?

Toro · 11-13-2019, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Toro

It's been a few months, just checking back to see if anyone has anymore info?

I did find out this part is listed as a "Counterpart" brand. Which I believe is the Truck and Car Shop of Orange CA own wholesale brand? I know there are plenty of other part shops that sell the Counterpart brand, but I've only seen this tank which is described as "original style with correct fuel neck" on the Truck and Car Shop webpage/catalog.

royr · 11-14-2019, 12:09 PM

I installed this tank a couple weeks back. Purchased on Ebay from truckshop_oc. I messaged them and they created a listing that included the sender and straps. Question, why is one corner bent downward?

SeventyOne · 11-14-2019, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by royr

Question, why is one corner bent downward?

That's how the stock tank is.

Toro · 11-14-2019, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by royr

I installed this tank a couple weeks back. Purchased on Ebay from truckshop_oc. I messaged them and they created a listing that included the sender and straps. Question, why is one corner bent downward?

Were you replacing the original tank? How was the fit on the new one?

royr · 11-14-2019, 02:35 PM

SeventyOne, just curious the purpose of the bend.

royr · 11-14-2019, 02:46 PM

Toro, my Jimmy didn't have an existing tank, but this one installed and fit just fine. The tank fuel neck pointed directly towards the fuel fill neck. I put a length of fuel hose to connect the two. The only mod I had to make is to drill the holes larger on one end of the straps, no big deal though. Mine is not on the road yet and only has 5 gallons in it, so far so good.

I did have a straight neck tank from another company that I sent back when I found this one. This tank looks to be better made and the correct fuel neck is a huge bonus.

Toro · 11-14-2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by royr

Toro, my Jimmy didn't have an existing tank, but this one installed and fit just fine. The tank fuel neck pointed directly towards the fuel fill neck. I put a length of fuel hose to connect the two. The only mod I had to make is to drill the holes larger on one end of the straps, no big deal though. Mine is not on the road yet and only has 5 gallons in it, so far so good.

I did have a straight neck tank from another company that I sent back when I found this one. This tank looks to be better made and the correct fuel neck is a huge bonus.

That's good to hear. I'm in the process of changing my tank, and had just about decided to swap my original filler neck over to one of the new tanks..., until I saw this tank. All my original mounting hardware is still in good shape and I plan to reuse on the new tank. I believe they sell the tank and the pickup/sending unit without the new mounting straps.

royr · 11-14-2019, 03:51 PM

The original ad of Ebay was for the tank only.

hemi43 · 11-14-2019, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by royr

SeventyOne, just curious the purpose of the bend.

Exhaust clearance?

SeventyOne · 11-15-2019, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hemi43

Exhaust clearance?

haha no idea why that one corner is bent.

myjimmyrocks · 12-17-2019, 12:08 PM

Does anyone have a link for this? I can't seem to find it. Also brothers seems to have it but I don't see the correct sending unit on there. Thanks

royr · 12-17-2019, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by myjimmyrocks

Does anyone have a link for this? I can't seem to find it. Also brothers seems to have it but I don't see the correct sending unit on there. Thanks

Found this on Ebay, may be what your looking for:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-1970-1...item46a4700b53

Toro · 12-17-2019, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by myjimmyrocks

Does anyone have a link for this? I can't seem to find it. Also brothers seems to have it but I don't see the correct sending unit on there. Thanks

The tank brand is "Counterpart" so it's sold through their storefront www.truckandcarshop.com but I'm sure it's available through other distributors that sell Counterpart.

The first post in this thread with the picture was taken from The Truck and Car Shop's Ebay page. It can also be found in their parts catalog available on their webpage. The tank description says "includes the proper filler neck".

Side by side photos can be seen here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=798258

myjimmyrocks · 12-19-2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Toro

The tank brand is "Counterpart" so it's sold through their storefront www.truckandcarshop.com but I'm sure it's available through other distributors that sell Counterpart.

The first post in this thread with the picture was taken from The Truck and Car Shop's Ebay page. It can also be found in their parts catalog available on their webpage. The tank description says "includes the proper filler neck".

Side by side photos can be seen here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=798258

Thanks for the info I found it

mister.freeze · 12-23-2019, 10:31 AM

what is the capacity? Apologies if I missed it...

08-08-2019, 08:27 AM	#1
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	FINALLY! A gas tank with the correct filler neck for the Blazer Jimmy Is it true? Someone is finally offering a gas tank with the correct filler neck for the Blazer Jimmy? Has anyone here confirmed this? Here's the info I've seen. The Truck and Car Shop of Orange County. Part #69-10710 $160 plus shipping Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

08-08-2019, 10:06 AM	#2
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: FINALLY! A gas tank with the correct filler neck for the Blazer Jimmy Would be nice. From what I learned there is two different neck styles, 69-70 and 71-72 are different types. Until people start to purchase these and install, then we'll have real world results.

11-13-2019, 04:07 PM	#3
Toro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 339	Re: FINALLY! A gas tank with the correct filler neck for the Blazer Jimmy It's been a few months, just checking back to see if anyone has anymore info?

11-14-2019, 12:09 PM	#5
royr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: ARVADA, CO Posts: 80	Re: FINALLY! A gas tank with the correct filler neck for the Blazer Jimmy I installed this tank a couple weeks back. Purchased on Ebay from truckshop_oc. I messaged them and they created a listing that included the sender and straps. Question, why is one corner bent downward?

11-14-2019, 02:35 PM	#8
royr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: ARVADA, CO Posts: 80	Re: FINALLY! A gas tank with the correct filler neck for the Blazer Jimmy SeventyOne, just curious the purpose of the bend.

11-14-2019, 02:46 PM	#9
royr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: ARVADA, CO Posts: 80	Re: FINALLY! A gas tank with the correct filler neck for the Blazer Jimmy Toro, my Jimmy didn't have an existing tank, but this one installed and fit just fine. The tank fuel neck pointed directly towards the fuel fill neck. I put a length of fuel hose to connect the two. The only mod I had to make is to drill the holes larger on one end of the straps, no big deal though. Mine is not on the road yet and only has 5 gallons in it, so far so good. I did have a straight neck tank from another company that I sent back when I found this one. This tank looks to be better made and the correct fuel neck is a huge bonus.

11-14-2019, 03:51 PM	#11
royr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: ARVADA, CO Posts: 80	Re: FINALLY! A gas tank with the correct filler neck for the Blazer Jimmy The original ad of Ebay was for the tank only.

12-17-2019, 12:08 PM	#14
myjimmyrocks Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Pittsburg tx Posts: 16	Re: FINALLY! A gas tank with the correct filler neck for the Blazer Jimmy Does anyone have a link for this? I can't seem to find it. Also brothers seems to have it but I don't see the correct sending unit on there. Thanks

12-23-2019, 10:31 AM	#18
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: FINALLY! A gas tank with the correct filler neck for the Blazer Jimmy what is the capacity? Apologies if I missed it... __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'



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