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 Follow the build in the Project Journal 1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually "Ole Red Girl" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures here 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 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.
My apologies, Trent. I totally forgot about the 47-48 tanks being under the bed side.
1970 Chevrolet C10 Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny Follow the build in the Project Journal 1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually "Ole Red Girl" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures here 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 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 SWB panel 1947.2 GMC 1/2T long bed 1948 GMC 1/2T short bed
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 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) 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.
1947-54 Suburban gas tanks are available at the usual vendors. Don’t see any reason why a Suburban tank can’t be mounted and possibly modify the filler neck if necessary. Just an idea
I'm in southern MN. Zip is 56171. I am terrible at figuring out how respond/be notified someone answered me. My cell number is 507-236-5067. I just can't find one. I'm a farmer who is working on my 48 this winter. Please feel free to text or call. Thanks.
Publishing your phone # on a public forum is not recommended. If you click on your username a drop down menu will appear. Click on posts and it will take you to every post you have made and you can see if anyone has responded. Looks to me like you have received 11 responses to this thread.
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
I have looked in the "swap meet" as I was instructed. I haven't seen anything. This forum is crazy confusing for me. I don't believe I have gotten any pm's as well. But I will say this, you guys are very helpful with your thoughts and I thank you very much.
Trent, in the upper right corner of the page next to your username you will see the image of a envelope. If that image is flashing you have a private message. Click on the flashing envelope to open the message. You can also go back to your profile and change your preferences to send you a notification email when someone sends you a PM.
One of the problems is the gas tank for the 1 tons is not being reproduced and used tanks are hard to come by, plus if you do find one it more than likely has had a visit from mister rust. Good luck.
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
Trent. Did you ever find a gas tank ? I am working on a 48 GMC 1 Ton which I suspect has the same tank. Unfortunately, previously in its life someone partially cut off the filler spout when a hoist was added to the truck. I have now removed the hoist and I am looking at fabricating a filler spout. Would it be possible for you (or somehow else) to post a picture of the gas tank filler spout? Note that there are no holes in the box (unlike the 1/2 and 3/4 tons) and hence I suspect that the filler spout goes up between the box and the back of the cab. Thanks.
