Hickey (HE) stuff...

[1976K5CHALET]

Anybody have a set of HE aux bed mount fuel tanks installed into their K5 and have some pics of said installed tanks. Just picked up a set with one tank being the original HE tank and the other being an aluminum copy. I would like to know what hole is for what when it comes to fuel lines etc as i have no more than a HE catalog to look at and no destructions that would have came with the tanks.

I also finally got a hold of a sidewinder for my very own to hold and to squeeze.....lol. Just gotta drive down to NM to pick it up some time as i allready paid for it.

DW

[OLD DAWG]

Hey Doug, how's it going? I can't believe they haven't called you out to work yet . I figured if the temp. is over 100 or under 10 they'd have you out there just to prove a point. Take it easy, Doug

[1976K5CHALET]

Hey buddy! Actually you arew mistaken as i have been out here since the 27th of may...and just started my second job this am. Set the tool up in the hole this am and she should turn on around 4pm....

I have the net out here so i am all over the boards around here as i tend to like this site alot better than ck5 anymore.....

DW

[bouncytruck]

I've got Hickey tanks. Here is the only picture I have on my computer. The switch for the tanks is on the floor in front of the driver seat. There is only two positions - main & aux - but the gas gauge only works for the main. It draws the fuel from both tanks in line. I haven't used them in about a year and a half. There really isn't much need for them around town - the gas sloshes around and without a gauge they can be a PIA.

[1976K5CHALET]

Thank you so much sir! When you have some time if you could...take a bunch of pics of everything...underneath mounting....hose routing....selector switch....diff angles. i want to document as much as possable the HE stuff.
My mailbox can handle 2 gigs according to hotmail so send away when you get the time. I'm kinda half hopeing i can adapt these to my 79 K5 for long range missions....maybe i might just use them with an electric switch to gravity feed the main fuel tank. I've even considered useing a 40 gallon burb tank in the K5.

DW

[70rs/ss]

Man, I just realized my first K5 had a ton of options and I sold it, damit!! It had two aux tanks, luggage rack, swing away tire carrier, etc. I too yanked the tanks, cause I didn't use em or trust em.

[bouncytruck]

Just added you to my buddy list so I can remember to send you some pics. If ya have any trips to Seattle planned, your more than welcome to stop by.

I don't use the tanks, but I won't pull them unless I decide to convert to 2wd. I think they are completely trustworthy as far as being solid, I just don't have a need to keep them full.

[baja1000]

I saw your Hickey Blazer fuel tanks , I have a 1970 K5 iam building and want to put Hickey tanks in it but Iam having a hard time finding some original tanks, I live in Tacoma, Whats the chance of taking a look at your tanks so i can reproduce some? Thanks Ron

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I've got Hickey tanks. Here is the only picture I have on my computer. The switch for the tanks is on the floor in front of the driver seat. There is only two positions - main & aux - but the gas gauge only works for the main. It draws the fuel from both tanks in line. I haven't used them in about a year and a half. There really isn't much need for them around town - the gas sloshes around and without a gauge they can be a PIA.

[bouncytruck]

Come on up anytime. I'll be at my in-laws in Belfair the 4th & 5th, but I should be around on Sunday. I'm in Bothell, just north of kirkland.

[baja1000]

Great, PM me your phone # and address, I will stop by Sunday, I will bring some photos of my Vic Hickey Trucks , Blazer and 1970 Olds 442 i own, And i will bring several hundred original Hickey photos for you to look at, Thanks Ron

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Come on up anytime. I'll be at my in-laws in Belfair the 4th & 5th, but I should be around on Sunday. I'm in Bothell, just north of kirkland.

[1976K5CHALET]

Old Dawg...always workin bud. 9-11 days per well...24-36 hrs off and repeat...

DW

[1976K5CHALET]

Awesome collection of stickers!


DW

[bouncytruck]

Originally Posted by baja1000

Great, PM me your phone # and address, I will stop by Sunday, I will bring some photos of my Vic Hickey Trucks , Blazer and 1970 Olds 442 i own, And i will bring several hundred original Hickey photos for you to look at, Thanks Ron

PM Sent.

[baja1000]

In my search for original Vic Hickey stuff i ran across several NOS original ( HE ) Vic Hickey Rear 12 bolt and some front Dana 44 axle covers, I will post some photos, They look like the ones on my truck, If any one is interested in one send me a PM

[bigdon-70blazer]

Originally Posted by baja1000

I saw your Hickey Blazer fuel tanks , I have a 1970 K5 iam building and want to put Hickey tanks in it but Iam having a hard time finding some original tanks, I live in Tacoma, Whats the chance of taking a look at your tanks so i can reproduce some? Thanks Ron

Are those wheels the 3-nub type for holding onto the cap or the clip type with the clips gone? Could you send a close up pic of the wheel? Thanks!

[baja1000]

The rims are a 3 nub style with a standard press on hub cap, The rims are 16" and they were custom made for Vic Hickey by Cragar, I will take some photos of my spare rim and post it later tonight, i have 6 original rims on the truck, 4 on the truck and the two in the bed