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1948 suburban fuel tank #1122897 09/07/2015 12:45 AM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 29 Michigan R RoseB Wrench Fetcher
RoseB Wrench Fetcher R Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 29 Michigan	how many gallons does my ad burb hold it has the factory tank thanks Bob B

Re: 1948 suburban fuel tank RoseB #1122901 09/07/2015 1:15 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	16 gallons in 1948 (and 1947) for all 3100/3600 trucks - all cabs. It looks like 16 gals was the 1/2 ton (3100) panel-body tank size in all A-D years. Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: 1948 suburban fuel tank RoseB #1123148 09/08/2015 3:19 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 177 pensacola fla L leonard 'Bolter
leonard 'Bolter L Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 177 pensacola fla	multiply the width x height x length and divide by 231= gal of gas it will hold

Re: 1948 suburban fuel tank RoseB #1123281 09/09/2015 3:33 AM
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Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316	or lxwxhx .04329 = gal. IF my memory is still in tact. 1937 Chevy Pickup In the Gallery 1952 Chevy Panel In the Gallery More photos 1950 Chevy Coupe Pictures! I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd. I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you

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