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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: icecold on October 28, 2009, 06:21:44 pm

Title: Fuel Tank Supports
Post by: icecold on October 28, 2009, 06:21:44 pm

Where do i get some fuel tank supports, I have a 1985 GMC Sierra and they are rusted up, i will go to a junk yard if i have to but i would prefer brand new.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Supports
Post by: zieg85 on October 28, 2009, 07:43:06 pm

I got mine right from my Chevy dealer.  I was told that no one has reproduced this part.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Supports
Post by: Captkaos on October 28, 2009, 09:48:31 pm

The part for the frame or the straps?  The part for the frame you only option is GM or used.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Supports
Post by: VileZambonie on October 28, 2009, 10:10:25 pm

http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=4246549

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Supports
Post by: zieg85 on October 28, 2009, 11:25:50 pm

Thanks Vile, I didn't know of that company.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Supports
Post by: p7387 on October 29, 2009, 12:21:05 am

i posted on this very same thing about a week ago. the post was in the "general" topics section of the forums. also you can do a search under "gas tank replacement"

as stated you can get the brackets from a dealer for about $100 for the pair. HOWEVER these basic brackets do not have the hardware attachments to accommodate the plastic shield and do not have the welded blind nuts attached. i found a vendor in new Hampshire who had the plain brackets with straps for about $90, he also had the ones that accommodate the plastic cover but they were double the cost, i do not think those are still available from the dealer.  your best bet is to try and find a good original used pair.
i got mine from a 73-87 truck guy who had a lot of extra used parts. let me know if you you need some contact info.