Gas tank straps

[randy73]

I am going to put in a new gas tank, do I need to replace the straps?

Car has been sitting for two years, with about 5 gal. of gas and it was not looking good to begin with.

Thanks

[sardillim]

by all means yes!   very cheap insurance

[Bob]

My 74 straps are still like new after all these years. I never changed mine when I put in a new tank. Now if they are rusted and showing excessive wear I would definatley change them. Like already said, good insurnace.

[Ghoste]

Compared to the price of the tank, the straps are cheap and if its all out it just makes good sense.

[randy73]

Decided on new straps, mainly because I just painted my new tank and the thought of that new tank dropping out of the car.

[Ghoste]

Not to mention a nice new painted tank with old yucky straps from a visual perspective.

[randy73]

Not to mention a nice new painted tank with old yucky straps from a visual perspective.

LOL, that too