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**kidatheart** · 09-08-2019, 01:10 PM

I am installing a new fuel tank on an '84 k1500 and the new parts didn't come with the anti squeak webbing. I have done searches but haven't found what really looks like it is correct. I am sure it is out there, but I am evidentally not using the right wording. Can anyone tell me what they used that worked good? thanks.

Big Blue · 09-08-2019, 01:27 PM

Have you tryed LMC TRUCK?
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JOHN

bigdaddy4x4 · 09-08-2019, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kidatheart

I am installing a new fuel tank on an '84 k1500 and the new parts didn't come with the anti squeak webbing. I have done searches but haven't found what really looks like it is correct. I am sure it is out there, but I am evidentally not using the right wording. Can anyone tell me what they used that worked good? thanks.

I used a old set of seat belts just cut them up to fit into the fuel tank straps.

**kidatheart** · 09-08-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Blue

Have you tryed LMC TRUCK?
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JOHN

I will check that out. Thank you!

**kidatheart** · 09-08-2019, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddy4x4

I used a old set of seat belts just cut them up to fit into the fuel tank straps.

That’s a good idea, also. I have plenty of those around. Thanks!

sweetk30 · 09-08-2019, 05:11 PM

roofing tar paper thick stuff or 2 layers of the thinner to make it thick . works for me all the time . been doing it for years .

**1774btcrew** · 09-08-2019, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetk30

roofing tar paper thick stuff or 2 layers of the thinner to make it thick . works for me all the time . been doing it for years .

That is LITERALLY what LMC sells! Even has the lines in it for roofing! On top of that the stuff they sell is lightweight tarpaper and not even s this as OEM! I threw mine from LMC away and used the heavy weight roofing tar paper I already had!

**old Rusty C10** · 09-08-2019, 07:16 PM

roofing paper is what ive always used

**hatzie** · 09-08-2019, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

roofing paper is what ive always used

"Heavy" 30# roofing felt or "roofing underlayment paper". You can use 15# as well. It's pretty close to the original tar impregnated paper that GM used.

Actual rolled roofing is too thick.

**kidatheart** · 09-08-2019, 09:58 PM

looks like tar paper it is!! I just happen to have some in stock around here.

Thanks to all!

kipps · 09-08-2019, 10:16 PM

When I pulled the tanks from my truck, I found sectioned inner tubes doing duty as padding.

Seemed good enough for me.

I've got a few blown-out tractor tubes sitting around, so one of those will get cut up for re-padding the tank brackets upon reassembly.

rustyfive-seven · 09-09-2019, 10:59 AM

I just bought the anti squeak paper from LMC. I couldn't put my finger on what it reminded me of. you guys are correct-ITS ROOFING PAPER!! save some postage and head to home depot for cheaper!!

**kidatheart** · 09-09-2019, 01:38 PM

Thanks to all for the information!

09-08-2019, 01:10 PM	#1
kidatheart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Assaria, Ks Posts: 465	fuel tank anti-squeak padding I am installing a new fuel tank on an '84 k1500 and the new parts didn't come with the anti squeak webbing. I have done searches but haven't found what really looks like it is correct. I am sure it is out there, but I am evidentally not using the right wording. Can anyone tell me what they used that worked good? thanks. Last edited by kidatheart; 09-08-2019 at 01:12 PM. Reason: discription

09-08-2019, 01:27 PM	#2
Big Blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast--Bethlehem, Pennslyvania Posts: 642	Re: fuel tank anti-squeak padding Have you tryed LMC TRUCK? Page 115 JOHN __________________ Big Blue ( John ) 79 Chevy Pick up.....My Dailey STILL Working on a frame up: 1987 Truck body on a 78 Blazer frame. Need cab blasted to start project. Got the cab BLASTED, Now Prep and Paint. Started to lay SOME BONDO and primer. Done, Ordering paint. Got paint, Stuff painted,Cab,Fenders, Hood more later. 9/7/2015 Got the clear coat on,now time to take one off. Started to put things back (What a nightmare) like the heating and AC stuff,inside wire harness, outside AC unit and booster, still more. May 2016, still working on the inside. Got duck work in,heating and AC. Radio (stock) in dash with after market in console later, Speaker are hooked up, Steering column is in. Getting ready to drop the cab onto the frame, Working on engine now since I have the room. Well here it is 2018, got the engine in and it runs, now I need to get the exhaust system in so I can adjust the lifters, to loud right now. Got the exhaust on now I am waiting for the break parts to come in.

09-08-2019, 05:11 PM	#6
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: fuel tank anti-squeak padding roofing tar paper thick stuff or 2 layers of the thinner to make it thick . works for me all the time . been doing it for years . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

09-08-2019, 07:16 PM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: fuel tank anti-squeak padding roofing paper is what ive always used __________________ 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!!

09-08-2019, 09:58 PM	#10
kidatheart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Assaria, Ks Posts: 465	Re: fuel tank anti-squeak padding looks like tar paper it is!! I just happen to have some in stock around here. Thanks to all!

09-08-2019, 10:16 PM	#11
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,104	Re: fuel tank anti-squeak padding When I pulled the tanks from my truck, I found sectioned inner tubes doing duty as padding. Seemed good enough for me. I've got a few blown-out tractor tubes sitting around, so one of those will get cut up for re-padding the tank brackets upon reassembly. __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!

09-09-2019, 10:59 AM	#12
rustyfive-seven Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wolcott ct Posts: 51	Re: fuel tank anti-squeak padding I just bought the anti squeak paper from LMC. I couldn't put my finger on what it reminded me of. you guys are correct-ITS ROOFING PAPER!! save some postage and head to home depot for cheaper!!

09-09-2019, 01:38 PM	#13
kidatheart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Assaria, Ks Posts: 465	Re: fuel tank anti-squeak padding Thanks to all for the information!



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