Fuel tank FUBAR

[wreckerman893]

I just discovered that the fuel tank on the CUCV I have is rusted beyond repair. My first clue was when it wouldn't start due to lack of fuel after having topped it off a few weeks ago. It stays on the farm and is driven very little. I noticed I often smelled fuel when I was around it but it was a small seepage and only really leaked when it was parked in a certain position.
I found the sheet from GSA that was with it when I picked it up and low and behold was the following in the remarks section: FUEL TANK LEAKS.
So my question is has anyone ever replaced the tank on a CUCV with a civy repopped one or one from Chevy? If so can you send me a link to where to get one. I really don't want to try to restore the old one. Thanks.

 

[cucvrus]

Autozone I used them they fit and warranted for life. I have OEM used if you are interested.

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

They are all over the place. Under a hundred bucks.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/shop_parts/fuel_tank/chevy/k30.html


Add a C-note and upgrade to polyethylene?

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/MTS/Fuel_Tank/MTS2050A.html

 

[ehuppert]

As stated, available at flaps. (Spectra is the brand). Also can be had cheaper on ebay, but i purchased locally due to concerns with shipping damage. Also will want new straps and new sending unit. Look up as 84 K30 with the diesel....

 

[patracy]

Richard, I think I have a spare blazer tank here, it's yours if you want it. No idea the condition though.

 

[wreckerman893]

How about we swap the capacitor for the tank.

 

[scottladdy]

I used these guys for both my trucks ('08 and '09 upgraded to 31 gallon).

http://raybuck.com/c-203052-gas-tanks-hardware-chevy-gm-truck-suv-polyethylene-fuel-tanks.html

 

[patracy]

How about we swap the capacitor for the tank.

Fine with me. I'll go drag it out from the back yard tomorrow.

 

[ssdvc]

Can you fit the 31 gallon in the M1009? I didn't think it would fit.

 

[doghead]

Can you fit the 31 gallon in the M1009? I didn't think it would fit.

A search for "31 gallon tank" found this & more. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?67190-1986-M1009-Fuel-Tank-Size

 

[scottladdy]

Can you fit the 31 gallon in the M1009? I didn't think it would fit.

Fits great. Need new straps and sending unit.

 

[ssdvc]

Thanks Doghead. I saw that thread and a few others, but it is still a bit confusing, thus the question. I think I'll get the 31 set up and if it fits, I'm good. If it doesn't, I'll start over.