Fuel Tank Shield Part #

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 6:35 pm

gmpartsdirect now lists a part # for the fuel tank shield. #12495667. Maybe this could be added to the mod list with the bracket #15960535. The price was $91.56 for the shield.

Steve

Post by **HenryJ** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 6:46 pm

What years will it fit?

2001 has the steel tank, and at some point there was a switch to the plastic fuel tank for later models.

Will it fit both?

If you could get the years that it applies to I'll add it to the information.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 6:46 pm

Excellent research

Am sure our "HenryJ" will find it posted earlier and add a link,,,,,rofl.

I am looking for a tank shield myself.....Thanks:)

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:02 pm

I did a search on their web site for a 2001 S10 Crew Cab and this is how I got the part #. My Crew is an 01 and I have the plastic tank, not a steel one. I'm not sure of the years covered, but I will try the same search for 01, 02, 03, and 04 to see if the same part # comes up.

Steve

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:08 pm

Ok , I did the search for each year Crew Cab and I got the same fuel tank shield part # 12495667. They also list shield, under body part # 12496888 for all years also. Am I supposed to have a steel gas tank on my 01, cause I don't?

Steve

Post by **HenryJ** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:09 pm

killian96ss wrote:I did a search on their web site for a 2001 S10 Crew Cab and this is how I got the part #. My Crew is an 01 and I have the plastic tank, not a steel one. I'm not sure of the years covered, but I will try the same search for 01, 02, 03, and 04 to see if the same part # comes up.

What is the mfr date for your 2001?

Mine is a 2001 also and has a mfr date of 12/00. I still have the steel tank.

The bracket part number is the same that I used, and is listed on the website.

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:12 pm

What is the quickest way to find the mfg. date? Is it in the vin # or somewhere else?

Steve

Post by **HenryJ** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:15 pm

killian96ss wrote:What is the quickest way to find the mfg. date? Is it in the vin # or somewhere else?

The sticker on the driverside door in the jamb by the latch. Upper right hand corner of the decal. Thx

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:23 pm

My mfg. date is 04/01. Maybe beginning in 01 they switched to plastic?

Steve

Post by **HenryJ** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:31 pm

killian96ss wrote:My mfg. date is 04/01. Maybe beginning in 01 they switched to plastic?

That sounds like a reasonable conclusion.
Then the shield part number that you have should work for both, I presume.

So you ordered one? If so take a picture of it, and let us know how it fits

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:46 pm

HenryJ wrote:So you ordered one? If so take a picture of it, and let us know how it fits

Can't order one at this time. My budget, umm wife, won't permit any upgrades at this time.

I was just surfing and dreaming of new parts.

I wish their site had more pictures to accompany the part #'s.

Post by **HenryJ** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:50 pm

Hey , that's fine

Let's assume that it does fit all years until we hear differently.
I added the information to the shield page.

Thank you!

It is the help of all the members that make this site what it is

Your money would probably be better spent at the salvage yard anyway. Those shields go for about $5-$15 usually

Thanks again for the information

24digger · Post by **24digger** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:36 am

I have an 02 and I have a steel tank, go figure....GM

Rockrz · Post by **Rockrz** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:37 pm

I found this picture of fuel tank components at GM Parts Direct.com

I'm thinking I need #7 and #8
Does this look/sound right?

Post by **HenryJ** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:44 pm

7 is the stock plastic shield. 8,9 and 10 are the shield parts.

That is a steel tank pictured. You can tell by the vent tube.

Be sure to check out our web page : Shields
I has the part numbers and how to make a first gen shield fit.

Rockrz · Post by **Rockrz** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:46 pm

HenryJ wrote:Be sure to check out our web page : Shields
I has the part numbers and how to make a first gen shield fit.

Great, thanx!

green02crew · Post by **green02crew** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:01 pm

This is the only shield I have yet to add. I haven't been too worried about the gas tank due to its location. Mine is steel and its nearly half covered with the factory plastic "shield".

If I do get a shield off a 2nd gen s series, I only need the bracket as well correct? No modification needed? How about bolts for hookup?

I nearly forgot about this one!

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:21 am

You need the brace / bar, bracket and shield. The long bolt at the back might be hard to find, but the rest should be easy as they are pretty common. The only difference between the shield on the first gen and second gen is where the back tank strap meets the shield. Second gen is relieved at that point. Other than that they are identical.
I mention the first gen shields because more of them came with shields. Second gen steel shields have been harder to find. Or at least that has been my experience.

green02crew · Post by **green02crew** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:40 am

Did the zr2 package come with gas tank shields?

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:41 am

Yes. At least the second gen had composite shields.

green02crew · Post by **green02crew** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:47 am

Alright last question, can I make the brace? Are there any photos of where the brace/bracket go just to see what I'm getting into?

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:11 am

The brace is easy. It is just a tube with the ends smashed at 90 degrees from each other. Each end has a 3/8" hole. One side bolts to the frame , the other to the end of the mounting bracket. It mounts at a 45 degree angle to the bracket to brace it.

If you have some light 3/4" or 1/2" tubing you could make one.