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Maximum Overdrive · 03-28-2002, 05:58 PM

Was wondering if anyone has the factory switch that switches tanks. Maybe see a picture of it? Went to the dealer looking to get some questions answered and the parts guy sent me to this guy that has been around forever and he said that factory side tanks had a regular switch mounted so that both tanks would read on the guage while dealer tanks were mounted for the most part with the manual switch and no senders as they figured you ran side tanks out then switch to the gauged tank. He also said they used to take tanks out of old cars ( he thought torino but wasnt sure as it was so long ago)and they would bolt right up in between the frame rails with no modifications. He said the flanges on the tank lined right up with holes in the frame. He wasnt sure what exact cars it was as it was so long ago but remembers doing it.

dion · 03-28-2002, 08:25 PM

I can post some pics tomorrow. I have one on the left side of the Dash and one on the floor next to the Bench.

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Restored 72 Cheyenne C20
San Diego, CA

Maximum Overdrive · 03-28-2002, 08:57 PM

Thanks

*Gee_Emm* · 03-28-2002, 09:33 PM

My saddle tank looks like it is made just for these trucks as it is weld with square corners. My switch is just a 3 way tap basically. It is mounted on the floor on the drivers side in between the seat and the door.

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72chevytangtruck · 03-28-2002, 10:32 PM

[img]http://www.freephoto-
i.net/users/ronowen/Dsc00054.jpg[/img]
Here you go

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72 Chevy 4x4 454 with a perfomer manifold 750 edlebrock carb headers 4 inch lift 33 inch tires
Reno, Nevada

72chevytangtruck · 03-28-2002, 10:41 PM

http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/ron...s/Dsc00054.jpg
you can have mine

Maximum Overdrive · 03-29-2002, 10:48 AM

Mine looks pretty close to that. What I am looking for is to see pictues of what the factory switch on the dash looks like.

dion · 03-29-2002, 11:43 AM

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Restored 72 Cheyenne C20
San Diego, CA

Maximum Overdrive · 03-29-2002, 01:10 PM

Thanks again for the picture dion.

03-28-2002, 05:58 PM	#1
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	Saddle tank switch Was wondering if anyone has the factory switch that switches tanks. Maybe see a picture of it? Went to the dealer looking to get some questions answered and the parts guy sent me to this guy that has been around forever and he said that factory side tanks had a regular switch mounted so that both tanks would read on the guage while dealer tanks were mounted for the most part with the manual switch and no senders as they figured you ran side tanks out then switch to the gauged tank. He also said they used to take tanks out of old cars ( he thought torino but wasnt sure as it was so long ago)and they would bolt right up in between the frame rails with no modifications. He said the flanges on the tank lined right up with holes in the frame. He wasnt sure what exact cars it was as it was so long ago but remembers doing it. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

03-28-2002, 08:25 PM	#2
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I can post some pics tomorrow. I have one on the left side of the Dash and one on the floor next to the Bench. ------------------ Restored 72 Cheyenne C20 San Diego, CA __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

03-28-2002, 08:57 PM	#3
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	Thanks __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

03-28-2002, 10:32 PM	#5
72chevytangtruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Reno,NV, Posts: 49	[img]http://www.freephoto- i.net/users/ronowen/Dsc00054.jpg[/img] Here you go ------------------ 72 Chevy 4x4 454 with a perfomer manifold 750 edlebrock carb headers 4 inch lift 33 inch tires Reno, Nevada __________________ 72 Chevy 4x4 454 with a perfomer manifold 750 edlebrock carb headers 4 inch lift 33 inch tires Reno, Nevada

03-28-2002, 10:41 PM	#6
72chevytangtruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Reno,NV, Posts: 49	http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/ron...s/Dsc00054.jpg you can have mine __________________ 72 Chevy 4x4 454 with a perfomer manifold 750 edlebrock carb headers 4 inch lift 33 inch tires Reno, Nevada

03-28-2002, 09:33 PM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	My saddle tank looks like it is made just for these trucks as it is weld with square corners. My switch is just a 3 way tap basically. It is mounted on the floor on the drivers side in between the seat and the door. ------------------ 1969 Chevrolet Custom Camper 20 350/400 70k original miles They have the Internet on Computers now? --Homer Simpson Gee_Emm's Page Help me get my truck on a soda bottle!!!!!

03-29-2002, 10:48 AM	#7
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	Mine looks pretty close to that. What I am looking for is to see pictues of what the factory switch on the dash looks like. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

03-29-2002, 11:43 AM	#8
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	------------------ Restored 72 Cheyenne C20 San Diego, CA __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

03-29-2002, 01:10 PM	#9
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	Thanks again for the picture dion. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*



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