I'm new to this whole resort thing. I got a 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster (1 ton) on a "barn find". I'm 0-19 in my efforts to find a gas tank (under bed) for it. Does anyone know where I can find one? Preferably new, but at this point, used will do.
Hello Trent, I haven't found a source for an exact replacement tank. I think your best bet is to place an ad here in the 'Parts Wanted' section. I've had pretty good luck finding things there. Those tanks are difficult to find. I got lucky with my trucks in that good cleanings and a couple of small repairs were all that was needed.
You are going to be hard pressed (near impossible) to find a custom fit tank for that 1 ton. If you're dead set on getting one back there, you are going to have to take measurements on the frame rails and find a fitted universal tank that will fit. In my opinion, just use the original behind the tank. If you have new hoses and a solid tank, the dreaded fumes don't exist. I have my tank behind the seat and I can't smell fuel.
1970 Chevrolet C10 - Grandpa’s- My first truck.—in progress to shiny 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10. 1950 Chevrolet 1300- in progress to shiny. 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife’s
Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 1951-GMC 9430 1951- Chevrolet 1300
The under bed tank became so hard to find we started making our own. A lot of people showed interest but we do not fabricate for any but our own projects so I did a write up on fabbing one up with home tooling. Not as pretty as the ones we do for shop customers with all our sheet metal equipment but it is cheap and out of sight anyway. Don't know on 1 Tons but on 1/2 and 3/4 the tank measures 13x13x21 inches. We use 18g cold rolled coated or 20g stainless which requires a TIG machine.
Is your tank missing? I have a 47 3600 and my tank looked like this. Not anything like a 1/2 ton. It measures 12x 7 x41. It sits under brackets from the left side frame. I was able to repair my tank as only the top was bad from dust sitting on the top.
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1970 Chevrolet C10 - Grandpa’s- My first truck.—in progress to shiny 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10. 1950 Chevrolet 1300- in progress to shiny. 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife’s
Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 1951-GMC 9430 1951- Chevrolet 1300
I believe I have a good used original tank. You will probably need to coat the inside but there is no holes or rot. If you can provide measurements I can verify. Please PM me your zip code and I can get you a shipping quote.
1947.2 GMC 1/2T panel 1947.2 GMC 1/2T long bed 1948 GMC 1/2T pick-up
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Originally Posted by Twin Jimmys
I believe I have a good used original tank. You will probably need to coat the inside but there is no holes or rot. If you can provide measurements I can verify. Please PM me your zip code and I can get you a shipping quote.
Please take your offer to PM. Buying and selling is only allowed in the Swap Meet.
Kevin Newest Project - 51 Chevy 3100 work truck. Photos [flickr.com] #2 - '29 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. First car '29 Ford Special Coupe Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
