Putting bucket seats in, How do i hide the gas tank? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

EOChev · 03-04-2012, 02:16 AM

Im fitting up my buckets in now and still have the in-cab gas tank. I was wondering if anyone makes a gas tank cover, could be carpet or metal, I just dont want the tank sticking out like a sore thumb. If anyone knows a company that makes anything like that or if anyone has dealt with this problem i would love to see what you did.

_1966ChevyPU · 03-04-2012, 03:15 AM

Check out ClassicParts, they've got a cover I plan on picking up.

Nova70 · 03-04-2012, 03:45 AM

A lot of vendors sell a cover. I believe Manes, LMC, brothers all sell one. When I put in my bucket seats I made my own cover out of Fiberglass.
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cdowns · 03-04-2012, 08:59 AM

the factory used a carpet// available from most vendors easy to install

Hubscrub · 03-04-2012, 11:12 AM

LOOK HERE http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCa...=31&ModelId=88

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-04-2012, 11:37 AM

I picked up a yard of carpet material from a local upholstery shop and my son installed it in his 69 GMC with buckets using velcro-tape. Easy installation.

Jim

MVHandy · 03-04-2012, 12:00 PM

JIm,

Did the edges have the binding on or did you have to do that yourself. That looks like a neat solution and I am looking at replacing the backbreaker this spring in my "72.

EOChev · 03-04-2012, 01:09 PM

thanks for the leads on where to get them, I was leaning towards carpet, but seeing what jim did, that looks great

firedog · 03-04-2012, 02:11 PM

From the factory there was a cardboard cover we found one in a parts truck one day and are going to use it as a template to make a cover for my tank
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03-04-2012, 02:16 AM	#1
EOChev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pilot Rock, OR Posts: 45	Putting bucket seats in, How do i hide the gas tank? Im fitting up my buckets in now and still have the in-cab gas tank. I was wondering if anyone makes a gas tank cover, could be carpet or metal, I just dont want the tank sticking out like a sore thumb. If anyone knows a company that makes anything like that or if anyone has dealt with this problem i would love to see what you did.

03-04-2012, 03:15 AM	#2
_1966ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 97	Re: Putting bucket seats in, How do i hide the gas tank? Check out ClassicParts, they've got a cover I plan on picking up. __________________ Bryan (Redneck) '66 Chevy Longbed Fleetside '12 Dodge Ram 3500 '08 BigDog Pitbull '11 Cargomate Trailer (Toy Hauler)

03-04-2012, 03:45 AM	#3
Nova70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dub VC Utah Posts: 364	Re: Putting bucket seats in, How do i hide the gas tank? A lot of vendors sell a cover. I believe Manes, LMC, brothers all sell one. When I put in my bucket seats I made my own cover out of Fiberglass. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '70 K10-- 4" lift on 35"s-- For Sale http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733...iew&ad=4578305

03-04-2012, 08:59 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Putting bucket seats in, How do i hide the gas tank? the factory used a carpet// available from most vendors easy to install __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-04-2012, 11:12 AM	#5
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Putting bucket seats in, How do i hide the gas tank? LOOK HERE http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCa...=31&ModelId=88 __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

03-04-2012, 11:37 AM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Putting bucket seats in, How do i hide the gas tank? I picked up a yard of carpet material from a local upholstery shop and my son installed it in his 69 GMC with buckets using velcro-tape. Easy installation. Jim Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-04-2012, 12:00 PM	#7
MVHandy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Brunswick, NJ Posts: 70	Re: Putting bucket seats in, How do i hide the gas tank? JIm, Did the edges have the binding on or did you have to do that yourself. That looks like a neat solution and I am looking at replacing the backbreaker this spring in my "72.

03-04-2012, 01:09 PM	#8
EOChev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pilot Rock, OR Posts: 45	Re: Putting bucket seats in, How do i hide the gas tank? thanks for the leads on where to get them, I was leaning towards carpet, but seeing what jim did, that looks great

03-04-2012, 02:11 PM	#9
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,004	Re: Putting bucket seats in, How do i hide the gas tank? From the factory there was a cardboard cover we found one in a parts truck one day and are going to use it as a template to make a cover for my tank Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride



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