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[GMCnet] Pics of standard and optional LPG tanks [message #268619] Thu, 01 January 2015 09:49 Go to next message
Olly Schmidt is currently offline  Olly Schmidt   United States
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Does anyone have a pictures showing the different sized LPG tanks, or
the outside dimensions of each of the two sizes?

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Re: [GMCnet] Pics of standard and optional LPG tanks [message #268684 is a reply to message #268619] Fri, 02 January 2015 07:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Loffen is currently offline  Loffen   Norway
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I think the only difference is the lenght of the tank, std 42.5lb is 30" and the optional 62lb is 40"

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Re: [GMCnet] Pics of standard and optional LPG tanks [message #268689 is a reply to message #268684] Fri, 02 January 2015 09:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Olly Schmidt is currently offline  Olly Schmidt   United States
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Thanks Espen. That's exactly the type of information that will help me
further!

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Re: [GMCnet] Pics of standard and optional LPG tanks [message #268691 is a reply to message #268689] Fri, 02 January 2015 09:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Loffen is currently offline  Loffen   Norway
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No problem, happy to help you out.

The information is taken from 78Z P 28-29 and the lenght fit my std tank, the width is 12" give or take a little Smile

1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green, And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel in Norway

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Re: [GMCnet] Pics of standard and optional LPG tanks [message #268695 is a reply to message #268691] Fri, 02 January 2015 10:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Rick Williams is currently offline  Rick Williams   United States
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The tanks changed slightly somewhere around 75 or 76. My 78 tank developed a leak and when I replaced it with one from an earlier year, I had to make modifications to make it fit. I think they were both 62lb models. If you need more info I can make measurements and/or take some pictures.

Rick (with relatives in Pamplin)

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Re: [GMCnet] Pics of standard and optional LPG tanks [message #268709 is a reply to message #268689] Fri, 02 January 2015 13:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Peer,

The Blue Streaks PO removed the OEM LPG tank and installed two small BBQ bottles; I reworked the LPG compartment to hold two large
BBQ bottles.

I am very busy with other projects at the moment when I get some time I'll post photos of that project.

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Sydney, Australia
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Thanks Espen. That's exactly the type of information that will help me further!

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Re: [GMCnet] Pics of standard and optional LPG tanks [message #268713 is a reply to message #268709] Fri, 02 January 2015 16:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Neal Krisher is currently offline  Neal Krisher   United States
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This is how mine is set up. There is mounting for two standard 40lb propane tanks.

USAussie wrote on Fri, 02 January 2015 13:21
Peer,

The Blue Streaks PO removed the OEM LPG tank and installed two small BBQ bottles; I reworked the LPG compartment to hold two large
BBQ bottles.

Regards,
Rob M.

"Life has no instruction manual. Parts and labor can be impossible to find. Many go down the road with parts that are in need of service. A breakdown is eventual." 1975 26', TZE165V100301 Project/Driver 1977 26' TZE167V100439 Parts unit

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Re: [GMCnet] Pics of standard and optional LPG tanks [message #268723 is a reply to message #268713] Fri, 02 January 2015 17:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Olly Schmidt is currently offline  Olly Schmidt   United States
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I like the idea that a couple of people chose to implement with the BBQ
bottles. Makes it probably much easier to fill-up.

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Re: [GMCnet] Pics of standard and optional LPG tanks [message #268725 is a reply to message #268723] Fri, 02 January 2015 17:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Peer,

You are correct; however, it is a rather big project as you have to remove the floor in the LPG compartment to lower it so the BBQ
bottles will fit. Also I had to cut a bit off the bottom ring to shorten the bottles as well.

I have a series of photos but they're not complete, I'll try and take a few of the finished project next week and post them.

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Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
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USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426


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I like the idea that a couple of people chose to implement with the BBQ bottles. Makes it probably much easier to fill-up.

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Re: [GMCnet] Pics of standard and optional LPG tanks [message #268759 is a reply to message #268725] Sat, 03 January 2015 07:18 Go to previous message
Loffen is currently offline  Loffen   Norway
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In Norway (and the rest of Europe I think) we also have small 5Kg (11lbs or so) bottles, I used a pair of them in DT, kind of a direct fit with room to spare, and we did not even use one bottle on our 2 weeks vacation.

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l610/Espen_Heitmann/1973%20Sequoia/IMG_0824_zps5106ca67.jpg

1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green, And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel in Norway

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