Are OEM-type gas tank straps available? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pritch · 12-05-2018, 12:09 AM

I'm not very happy with the straps that came with my new tank and would much rather have OEM-type or at the very least some detailed pictures and measurements so I can have some built. Mine were completely shot, one was rusted clear thru, and I never did save or even take pictures of them

pwdcougar · 12-05-2018, 10:08 PM

I rebuilt mine using the original ends and hardware but with new metal straps. If you can find a used set maybe you can do the same thing.

Paul

pritch · 12-05-2018, 11:33 PM

Yeah-that just might work. Good idea!

pwdcougar · 12-06-2018, 09:45 AM

The originals used rivets but I just used bolts and metal the same thickness. For a padding between the tank and strap I used rubber roofing material.

Paul

**HO455** · 12-06-2018, 12:10 PM

This isn't the best photo but it may help.

**GMCPaul** · 12-09-2018, 05:38 AM

Grab 1 extra set of j-bolts that like came with the new straps and then hook one side in frame then attach one side of straps to them form the straps to tank bottom and up other side and then insert j-bolts in the other side to connect to opposite side of frame. Some use standard bolts do this but I've found a extra pair of j-bolts work best. OEM straps aren't made.
Paul Sr @ GMCPauls

**richard2717** · 12-11-2018, 06:19 PM

I may have an extra set of straps if you end up needing some originals. I will double check if you do.

**richard2717** · 12-13-2018, 08:38 AM

Pritch
here is what i have. I don't have any j bolts or stamped plates, just the straps

Richard

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12-05-2018, 12:09 AM	#1
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Are OEM-type gas tank straps available? I'm not very happy with the straps that came with my new tank and would much rather have OEM-type or at the very least some detailed pictures and measurements so I can have some built. Mine were completely shot, one was rusted clear thru, and I never did save or even take pictures of them __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

12-05-2018, 10:08 PM	#2
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: Are OEM-type gas tank straps available? I rebuilt mine using the original ends and hardware but with new metal straps. If you can find a used set maybe you can do the same thing. Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

12-05-2018, 11:33 PM	#3
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Are OEM-type gas tank straps available? Yeah-that just might work. Good idea! __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

12-06-2018, 09:45 AM	#4
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: Are OEM-type gas tank straps available? The originals used rivets but I just used bolts and metal the same thickness. For a padding between the tank and strap I used rubber roofing material. Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

12-06-2018, 12:10 PM	#5
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,803	Re: Are OEM-type gas tank straps available? This isn't the best photo but it may help. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

12-09-2018, 05:38 AM	#6
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,718	Re: Are OEM-type gas tank straps available? Grab 1 extra set of j-bolts that like came with the new straps and then hook one side in frame then attach one side of straps to them form the straps to tank bottom and up other side and then insert j-bolts in the other side to connect to opposite side of frame. Some use standard bolts do this but I've found a extra pair of j-bolts work best. OEM straps aren't made. Paul Sr @ GMCPauls __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

12-11-2018, 06:19 PM	#7
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,883	Re: Are OEM-type gas tank straps available? I may have an extra set of straps if you end up needing some originals. I will double check if you do. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-13-2018, 08:38 AM	#8
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,883	Re: Are OEM-type gas tank straps available? Pritch here is what i have. I don't have any j bolts or stamped plates, just the straps Richard . Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.



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