If you don't mind it being custom, check out Tanks, or go to the junkyard with a tape measure. An S-10 tank might fit where you describe.

The vendor you talked to is incorrect. The 47-48 trucks apparently had the tank mounted on the frame, but in 49 changed to have it behind the seat.

Last edited by 46gmcpu; 08/02/2013 9:56 AM.

1946 GMC Pickup - S-10 Frame, 455 Buick, TH400, original patina.

My 46 GMC on Photobucket