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Old 10-23-2014, 05:18 PM   #47
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Re: Do you really need to move the gas tank for safety?

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Originally Posted by sstone69 View Post
When I had my 71, the gas gauge didn't work and I couldn't find a replacement (back in 98). I could take a corner and hear how much gas was in the tank, and I never ran out of gas. One of many advantages of leaving it in the cab.
When I drove my two 61's ,1/2 ton long fleet Chevy apache and a GMC 3500 flatbed the gas gauge was broken on both. I kept a wooden stick and used it as a dip stick to tell how much was in the tank. Never ran either one of those out of gas either. Had those 2 trucks plus a 66 C 60, a 67 GMC Camper cruiser and a 71 custom c 20 and was never scared about the tank in the cab. Never smelt any fumes either.
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