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http://www.webrodder.com/article.php?AID=54&SID=2&CID=10

Those sure are perty tanks. Wunder how much they cost... 8-}

Nice tank, but they don't even list it as available on their website. It would solve my tank issues if they decide to put it on the market.

They had one for 53/54 trucks.
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/p...ry_id=-1/home_id=-1/mode=prod/prd114.htm
Hopefully they will expand their inventory.

Bot my aluminum tank from summit for 169
A genaric tank that is mounted beneath the bed in rear.

Thanks Big Chevy 3600 I was having the same problem fireout1 was and couldn't find the one mentioned. But after looking at the pictures in the webrodder article it appears to me they used this one:

http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/p...ry_id=69/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd108.htm

Or am I looking at it wrong? The one in the link you provided is for a 53/54 Car isn't it?

The thing is, those with a 3100 are likely to find a new tank that will fit. I don't doubt someone makes one. I couldn't find the Summit tank on their site. My problem is, with a 3600 and a more narrow frame rails than the 3100 I will probably need to find something that will fit or have one special made. I have seen somewhere someone makes tanks to order, I just can't remember where I saw it. My plan is to have the filler tube exit out the middle rear from behind the license plate like the cars of the 50/60s.

Robin58 that tank looks awful close to the one in the article. I think that would work out.

You might try Classic Performance Products. I bought mine for my 56 through their eBay store. It was still a bit more pricey than I wanted.

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1947_59_Trucks/4754AGTS.htm

Here is a good buy. At $25.00 a guy could afford two. Brand new never used military surplus gas tanks.

http://www.galleria-e.com/cgi-bin/Colemans.storefront/en/Product/462301

Those blazer tanks would be nice, but the only problem I have is you have to move the rear crossmember which if you do you lose the frame support for your rear leaf spring bracket. I know some have done that conversion and maybe it's not a problem, but I would rather have a tank to fit the existing configuration. Just my preference.

I went the blazer route on my 3600 and I'm pleased with the results. It was a simple swap and fairly inexpensive.

Well I just ordered one (blazer for 25.00 plus frt.). We will see how she fits.

mine came to me with a mid 70's caddy tank , My Uncle welded a pc of 2" angle cross the end of the frame rails ...an another up past the original crossmember and fitted teh straps to them ...it worked great till the tank went bad ....i removed it all and i am installin a fuel cell in the bed .