Fuel Tank Strap Replacement on Fleetsides - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TheWhiteElephant · 11-28-2010, 04:36 AM

I removed my tank for flushing and both straps broke, so I need to replace them. LMC and Classic Industries along with a few others sell the straps by themselves. The original straps are riveted to the brackets, which I do not need to replace.
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I'm assuming I have to grind out the 3 rivets on each bracket to install the new ones with bolts??? Has anyone ever done this?

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bucannon · 11-28-2010, 06:31 AM

i was lucky enough that when i pulled my tank the straps were in good shape. but in this situiation it would be best to weld the new straps on the bracket as bolts have the chance of becoming loose over time, another option would be to put in new rivits.

babyJay · 11-28-2010, 07:36 AM

Bolt heads may wear holes in the bottom of the tank. Like bucannon said, be best to weld them on IMO.

Acrophobia · 11-28-2010, 04:23 PM

I replaced mine with bolts. The head of the bolts dont stick up past the ridge on the bracket. I did put a small piece of rubber above the head of the bolts to give it some cushion just in case though.

TheWhiteElephant · 11-28-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Acrophobia

I replaced mine with bolts. The head of the bolts dont stick up past the ridge on the bracket. I did put a small piece of rubber above the head of the bolts to give it some cushion just in case though.

Yes, that's what I'm going to do. I appreciate the input, folks.

11-28-2010, 04:36 AM	#1
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Fuel Tank Strap Replacement on Fleetsides I removed my tank for flushing and both straps broke, so I need to replace them. LMC and Classic Industries along with a few others sell the straps by themselves. The original straps are riveted to the brackets, which I do not need to replace. I'm assuming I have to grind out the 3 rivets on each bracket to install the new ones with bolts??? Has anyone ever done this? __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

11-28-2010, 06:31 AM	#2
bucannon Salty Sailor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 603	Re: Fuel Tank Strap Replacement on Fleetsides i was lucky enough that when i pulled my tank the straps were in good shape. but in this situiation it would be best to weld the new straps on the bracket as bolts have the chance of becoming loose over time, another option would be to put in new rivits. __________________ 86 c-10 Custom Deluxe Savannah, Georgia

11-28-2010, 07:36 AM	#3
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Fuel Tank Strap Replacement on Fleetsides Bolt heads may wear holes in the bottom of the tank. Like bucannon said, be best to weld them on IMO. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW Last edited by babyJay; 11-28-2010 at 07:37 AM.

11-28-2010, 04:23 PM	#4
Acrophobia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 92	Re: Fuel Tank Strap Replacement on Fleetsides I replaced mine with bolts. The head of the bolts dont stick up past the ridge on the bracket. I did put a small piece of rubber above the head of the bolts to give it some cushion just in case though.



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