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by gearjammer
Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Gas tank full of rust.
Replies: 29
Views: 1962

Re: Gas tank full of rust.

I did a super quick search... the Chebbie should be 90 empty and 0 full Our dodge should be 73 empty and 10 full So if that is true...Full should be close and maybe 1/4 tank would show empty... I have the chevy on order, I'm going to check it before I put it in. Sorry to say the Dodge unit was shot....
by gearjammer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Hey guys..I'm the newest owner of a Swepty in the world.
Replies: 10
Views: 584

Re: Hey guys..I'm the newest owner of a Swepty in the world.

Thanks guys...Ozzie you have a PM from me...maybe you could send me a picture of the little ding? I think a little ding would be fine...I mean, look at the truck and gordo, if you want to PM or email me contact info on your old truck I'll be calling them..OI need other stuff too...do you remember if...
by gearjammer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Gas tank full of rust.
Replies: 29
Views: 1962

Re: Gas tank full of rust.

Well here is an update. I bought a readily availible 70-71 Chevy c-10 tank [behind the seat] $150 on ebay..You have to unsolder the Fuel cap bung...and use your gennie dodge. You have to cut off the excess top flange on the new tank and on mine I had to beat in [up] the very bottom of the new tank a...
by gearjammer
Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Gas tank full of rust.
Replies: 29
Views: 1962

Re: Gas tank full of rust.

I'd like to keep the tank behind the seat...original tank is the worst Z've ever seen on the inside. My buddy sez he cuts a door in his tanks and has them sanblasted then welds mem back up.I'm afraid this one will turn to dust....How about using a chevy [mid sixties] tank...do they remotely fit? the...
by gearjammer
Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Gas tank full of rust.
Replies: 29
Views: 1962

Gas tank full of rust.

Hey Guys, So the new old 71 I just got has a gas tank full of rust. Why do I think they don't make a replacement for this? What is the best way to go about fixing this thing? Thanks
by gearjammer
Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Hey guys..I'm the newest owner of a Swepty in the world.
Replies: 10
Views: 584

Hey guys..I'm the newest owner of a Swepty in the world.

Showed up about an hour ago from Georgia. Full of patina.[ Don't you love the word patina...translates= to a farm truck you don't have to restore.] I'll be begging for your assistance as I make it road worthy. Looking for a couple parts off the git-go. I need the drivers side door bottom molding and...