The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop 3/4 ton fuel tank? Anyone able to find aftermarket under bed tank.

I purchased a very expensive under bed tank and lost 200$ in the deal after paying a restocking fee because it was for a 1/2 t and way to wide. It was 8 inches wider than the 3/4 frame and there was nothing I could do about it. I'm 6 years into a re store, slowly but surely. I've got the chassis done and updated. Cab painted, front clip painted, engine, transmission are new and in. Now I'm working on hooking up accessories to the engine to make it run. So I need fuel. I want to use an u dear bed type of tank in behind the rear axle any help would be great.

Forgot the stats, it's a 1947 1st 3600 long bed. 292,700R4. 88 susbarban rear end, disc brake conversion up front. Gramps old work truck, I used it as a jungle gym as a kid. Now it's my challenge.

You will need a custom tank for the location described, the factory tanks on 47-48 were inside the passenger frame rail. Take the measurements for your frame and order from Jegs or Speedway Motors they will have the tank you need. 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton frames are different, measure it to your location, there are many custom options for tanks.

Have you looked at the universal tank from Tanks Inc?

http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/p...129/category_id=133/mode=prod/prd129.htm

Maybe they can build you a tank???

Mike B

N8dawg: not sure if this would work for you on your 47 1st 3800 long bed but on my 48 I used 2 Pontiac Fiero tanks parallel to the driveshaft (I wanted to reserve the space behind the rear axle for my spare). The Fiero tanks are long and skinny, 10 gallons each. Not sure how readily available Fiero tanks still are? The tanks pics are in my December Gallery story below.
1948 Chevy PU

Another option to consider is a tank from Chev of the 40's. Part #605239 and 605239H. Both are advertised as under the bed units. The first is top fill and the "H" is side fill. I am considering it for my 41 3/4 ton; frame width of 36". Measurements are 27 3/4 x 17 3/4 x 8.5

Victor, those seem to be same as sold by Tanks Incorporated.
They list more universal tanks as well.
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=133/mode=cat/cat133.htm

Thanks a lot guys, I'll check out the Chevy of the 40's place, and keep looking. I was looking for a bolt on easy way out but the 3/4 ton keeps me fabing up things. It should be a day project, takes 3 weeks! Every turn is a new adventure.

Tanks inc looks like the spot for me, I'll call them tomorrow with questions. Thanks again. I'm going to end up using an electric fuel pump so these guys have it all together.