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Title: where can i get replacement gas tank straps
Post by: tbarrii on August 05, 2011, 03:42:01 pm

i removed the gas tank to my 85(drivers side) and one of the sraps was broken.  any ideas where i can get replacements?  on the same token, the tank itself has some surface rust on it, what can i do to fix this before i re-instal the tank?  thanks

Title: Re: where can i get replacement gas tank straps
Post by: zieg85 on August 05, 2011, 04:43:08 pm

Quote from: tbarrii on August 05, 2011, 03:42:01 pm

i removed the gas tank to my 85(drivers side) and one of the sraps was broken.  any ideas where i can get replacements?  on the same token, the tank itself has some surface rust on it, what can i do to fix this before i re-instal the tank?  thanks

Contact Chris, he probably has a good source.  webmaster@73-87chevytrucks.com

Title: Re: where can i get replacement gas tank straps
Post by: Lt.Del on August 05, 2011, 05:34:01 pm

from Ford  :D

earlier this week they just recalled 50 trillion ford pickups because tank straps are rusting and tanks are falling out of the trucks.

Title: Re: where can i get replacement gas tank straps
Post by: big bear on August 05, 2011, 06:23:45 pm

 :D

Title: Re: where can i get replacement gas tank straps
Post by: zieg85 on August 05, 2011, 06:31:54 pm

Quote from: SgtDel on August 05, 2011, 05:34:01 pm

from Ford  :D

earlier this week they just recalled 50 trillion ford pickups because tank straps are rusting and tanks are falling out of the trucks.

Saw a 99 or so F150 at a state Route crossroads with all kinds of emergency response vehicles blocking the way.  Sure enough the gas tank was laying on the ground.

Title: Re: where can i get replacement gas tank straps
Post by: gpday08 on August 05, 2011, 11:12:36 pm

forr the tank some fine grit sand paper (wet sanding will save you some sandpaper) and some elbow grease I'd follow that up with a good parts cleaner and a good shot of a surface sealant, either primer or paint wouldnt hurt to do the whole tank while your at it to keep all rust off just make sure you have a good clean surface or the paint will just start to chip off

Title: Re: where can i get replacement gas tank straps
Post by: tbarrii on August 06, 2011, 10:46:13 am

 ill give them a try  thanks for all the help

Title: Re: where can i get replacement gas tank straps
Post by: thirsty on August 06, 2011, 12:27:53 pm

Any auto parts store should have the straps available. If not this sites store should have them.

Title: Re: where can i get replacement gas tank straps
Post by: gto109 on August 07, 2011, 08:45:05 pm

i got mine from NAPA for around 25 bucks or so. 

Title: Re: where can i get replacement gas tank straps
Post by: black85k10 on August 08, 2011, 01:13:18 pm

I got two at advance auto parts for around $50. Then Line-x the tank no more rust and the straps will not rub through the tank

Title: Re: where can i get replacement gas tank straps
Post by: Captkaos on August 08, 2011, 07:56:13 pm

I have them available right now, they are generally on back order but not right now.
I think I emailed you about this.