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kansasc10 · 03-15-2016, 01:43 AM

I bought a new top fill gas tank from LMC a couple of days ago and finally got around to opening the box tonight to check it out. 3 of the 4 corners are bent and Im not sure if I should return it or try to fix it. What do you think? Man up and straighten em out or return it for one with straight corners? Just dont want this to affect (effect?) anything.

I attached 4 pics. 1 of each corner. Sorry for the sideways shot.

**Grumpy old man** · 03-15-2016, 07:04 AM

I doubt it would leak but that's just poor packing and shipping damage , Call them up and ask for allowance (partial refund) for dealing with the problem if no decent refund make them replace it . Looks like it was tossed around during shipping .

Andy4639 · 03-15-2016, 07:44 AM

Yep, at least make them aware of it, just in case. That way if it does leak your not going to have to fight with them.

msgross · 03-15-2016, 08:07 AM

If you like the tank I would just straighten it, however I didn't like the fit of the tanks and went with one of these. http://www.fueltankparts.com/replace...3-72-c-10.html

tinkerdad · 03-15-2016, 08:16 AM

My last package from LMC

Ochre Ogre · 03-15-2016, 11:23 AM

I ordered my tank from Impala Bobs, it came in looking slightly worse than yours. I called them and they sent out another tank no charge, never asked for the old one back. Now I have a spare. It will probably be okay, but I was worried about leaking where it is bent. It looks like the same tank I got, you will probably need to bend the bottom flange out anyway to get it to sit flat. I just used a plastic dead blow hammer.

kansasc10 · 03-15-2016, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

If you like the tank I would just straighten it, however I didn't like the fit of the tanks and went with one of these. http://www.fueltankparts.com/replace...3-72-c-10.html

ms - Can you elaborate a little more on why you didnt like the fit? Did you try to install the LMC tank and have problems? That tank from fueltankparts looks sweet and I found a couple of them online that were better quality than what I bought for sure. However...the price is also more than double the $150 price tag of the LMC tank. If the LMC tank gave you troubles please let me know how. Id like to find out what problems I might run into before I start the install and may switch tanks if it sounds like this install will be too much trouble to deal with. Thanks!

GASoline71 · 03-15-2016, 01:54 PM

The pic in the LMC catalog shows what appears to be the corners being bent on purpose.

So does the Goodmark catalog.

So does the CPP catalog.

Gary

GASoline71 · 03-15-2016, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tinkerdad

My last package from LMC

Looks like a USPS or UPS problem rather than an LMC problem.

Gary

kansasc10 · 03-15-2016, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71

The pic in the LMC catalog shows what appears to be the corners being bent on purpose.

So does the Goodmark catalog.

So does the CPP catalog.

Gary

Gary I think youre right. That one corner with the big downward bend is shown on the photo. That must mean there is something on the truck frame that requires the bend? I still have yet to pull the bed off so not sure why the bend is there or where it goes.

kansasc10 · 03-15-2016, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

Looks like a USPS or UPS problem rather than an LMC problem.

Gary

I picked it up in person from the parts counter in Lenexa.

msgross · 03-15-2016, 09:32 PM

I tried the poly version of that blazer tank and couldn't get it to sit right in my frame rails. Overall I liked the cleaner look of the aluminum tank from Boyds, I also helped him with the measurements for his initial design. It might be a bit pricey but that has the sending unit and everything, plus they can tweak things if you need. Sometimes they offer a group buy on the forum.

**robs71** · 03-16-2016, 07:14 AM

Had same issue,,i very carefully bent corners back...month later started to weep at a corner..i ate it..wish I would have called them first but I had to get it in.

**kwmech** · 03-16-2016, 11:48 AM

New or not, with all the crap that is being manufactured today. I would take the tank to a radiator shop and have it pressure checked to be sure, then maybe even coated. There is no way I personally would take a tank and blindly install it. Too many times I've had to do things twice.

**michael bustamante** · 03-16-2016, 12:31 PM

mine from LMC had that downward bend also but not all those other bends

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-16-2016, 02:20 PM

Any gas tank I've ever purchased is always bent, scratched, dented, you name it. Never had a problem with one other than the looks.

'68 Newtricks · 03-16-2016, 03:58 PM

The tank I bought from Autozone had the bent corners but it does look like you might have one corner that was an accident.

03-15-2016, 01:43 AM	#1
kansasc10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 61	Does my tank look right? I bought a new top fill gas tank from LMC a couple of days ago and finally got around to opening the box tonight to check it out. 3 of the 4 corners are bent and Im not sure if I should return it or try to fix it. What do you think? Man up and straighten em out or return it for one with straight corners? Just dont want this to affect (effect?) anything. I attached 4 pics. 1 of each corner. Sorry for the sideways shot. Attached Images

03-15-2016, 07:04 AM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Does my tank look right? I doubt it would leak but that's just poor packing and shipping damage , Call them up and ask for allowance (partial refund) for dealing with the problem if no decent refund make them replace it . Looks like it was tossed around during shipping . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

03-15-2016, 08:07 AM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Does my tank look right? If you like the tank I would just straighten it, however I didn't like the fit of the tanks and went with one of these. http://www.fueltankparts.com/replace...3-72-c-10.html __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-15-2016, 08:16 AM	#5
tinkerdad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sanford nc Posts: 138	Re: Does my tank look right? My last package from LMC Attached Images

03-15-2016, 11:23 AM	#6
Ochre Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Federal Way Washington Posts: 119	Re: Does my tank look right? I ordered my tank from Impala Bobs, it came in looking slightly worse than yours. I called them and they sent out another tank no charge, never asked for the old one back. Now I have a spare. It will probably be okay, but I was worried about leaking where it is bent. It looks like the same tank I got, you will probably need to bend the bottom flange out anyway to get it to sit flat. I just used a plastic dead blow hammer. __________________ Tim 1971 C10 Cheyenne 350/350

03-15-2016, 07:44 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Does my tank look right? Yep, at least make them aware of it, just in case. That way if it does leak your not going to have to fight with them. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-15-2016, 09:32 PM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Does my tank look right? I tried the poly version of that blazer tank and couldn't get it to sit right in my frame rails. Overall I liked the cleaner look of the aluminum tank from Boyds, I also helped him with the measurements for his initial design. It might be a bit pricey but that has the sending unit and everything, plus they can tweak things if you need. Sometimes they offer a group buy on the forum. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-16-2016, 07:14 AM	#13
robs71 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Reading,Pa. Posts: 439	Re: Does my tank look right? Had same issue,,i very carefully bent corners back...month later started to weep at a corner..i ate it..wish I would have called them first but I had to get it in. __________________

03-16-2016, 11:48 AM	#14
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,395	Re: Does my tank look right? New or not, with all the crap that is being manufactured today. I would take the tank to a radiator shop and have it pressure checked to be sure, then maybe even coated. There is no way I personally would take a tank and blindly install it. Too many times I've had to do things twice.

03-16-2016, 12:31 PM	#15
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,817	Re: Does my tank look right? mine from LMC had that downward bend also but not all those other bends __________________ 1967custom

03-16-2016, 02:20 PM	#16
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Does my tank look right? Any gas tank I've ever purchased is always bent, scratched, dented, you name it. Never had a problem with one other than the looks. __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

03-16-2016, 03:58 PM	#17
'68 Newtricks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles area :( Posts: 499	Re: Does my tank look right? The tank I bought from Autozone had the bent corners but it does look like you might have one corner that was an accident. __________________ '68 C10 SWB '85 K30 Blazer



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