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Old 04-01-2013, 08:29 PM   #1
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Who's s sporting their original tanks

Some say I have balls but I figure its worked for 41 years no reason to worry now
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Old 04-01-2013, 08:40 PM   #2
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Original here. Ole sloshy seems fine to me
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Old 04-01-2013, 08:48 PM   #3
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

Original tank in my '69 long stepper.
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Old 04-01-2013, 08:55 PM   #4
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Running my factory tank as well. Would like to add a burb tank to it as well so I can have dual tanks.
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Old 04-01-2013, 08:57 PM   #5
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

We run the original tanks in all the trucks we have and have not had a problem so far.
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Old 04-01-2013, 08:59 PM   #6
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

I actually like the Original Gas Tank
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:02 PM   #7
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

Yup, couldn't agree more... I'm running original tank in my Suburban, Blazer and '68 50th Annv truck.
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:03 PM   #8
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:09 PM   #9
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

I would cover it in Carpet and insulator to stop the smell. May sound weird I like the smell of Gasoline Haha.
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:22 PM   #10
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

Original tank here! My '72 GMC the tank is all rusty on the inside so I'm looking to swap it out for another one that isn't ... but it'll be staying in the cab
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:23 PM   #11
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Just get the Original one Refurbished its possible and may save money
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:43 PM   #12
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

i still use mine, its in good shape and works just fine...
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:47 PM   #13
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

I just replaced the original with a new one just like it. Original was leaking and I don't want to be customizing a fuel filler.
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:48 PM   #14
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

I am guessing over time the Gas makes it rust out ?
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:49 PM   #15
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

I haven't experienced the gas smell but maybe it's cause mine is a 72 vented ??
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:50 PM   #16
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

I am. I think they are awesome. But I also want to put in a blazer tank and still use the original filler neck and cap so some gas line routing will have to take place.
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:53 PM   #17
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I haven't experienced the gas smell but maybe it's cause mine is a 72 vented ??
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Like A/C vents ?
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:55 PM   #18
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

I still use mine, I had to replace the original but got a used one just like it. I dont get any fuel smell in my cab, at least not that i have noticed.
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:55 PM   #19
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

mine still sportin it as well (had to have it cleaned out tho)
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:55 PM   #20
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No the gas tanks on the 72s are vented through a hose instead of the cap
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:56 PM   #21
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I may have to do that then Lol...Can you do it to a '59 ?
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I am guessing over time the Gas makes it rust out ?
I think its from water in the gas. My old tank had pin holes in the bottom and the inside was all rusty.
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Old 04-01-2013, 10:04 PM   #23
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

You can get them restored and still be Original

Is there any way to get Paint off of the Chrome Gas cap ?
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Old 04-01-2013, 10:04 PM   #24
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

I know some people think they're unsafe- but I think they're fine. My wife has a 71 VW bug & the tank on those are in front of the dash (makes the old Pintos seem safe!) I like the noise & smell of the gas too.
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Old 04-01-2013, 10:06 PM   #25
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Re: Who's s sporting their original tanks

I'm running the original tank. Looked inside mine the other day and it is clean as a whistle. No gas smell in the cab either... but then again every time I open the cap it has a little pressure inside so I guess it seals up pretty tight... not sure but I think the 70 vents from the cap. As I can push on it and make it vent.
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