I have used a 6 gallon outboard gas can in the bed. You can also squeeze the bulb in the line to prime the pump. My '48 has an under-bed gas tank so I just disconnected the metal line from the gas tank and hooked in some extra fuel line from the boat gas line.

This is also good if your fuel gauge doesn't work since you can look in the tank to see what you have.


1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.