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Gas fuel can carrier
#1465478 09/07/2022 5:13 AM
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Hello,

does somebody have pictures/advices to setup a carrier for fuel can on the bed side of a 1947 chevrolet truck? Was it an original option?

Thank you,

Sven

1947 Chevrolet 3800 1-ton long bed
292 cui, GM 14 bolt rear-end, 4 x disc brakes
In Frankfurt, Germany
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Re: Gas fuel can carrier
Sven010 #1465479 09/07/2022 7:18 AM
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If you're looking for a good jerry can Wavian makes an excellent one. They have all kinds of different mounts but obviously none are probably exactly period correct.

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Thank you. That´s exactly what i need! thumbs_up

It´s not so much important if it doesn´t match to the period. For me it is more important to have extra fuel with me...fuel consumption of the 292cui engine is high.. frown

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1947 Chevrolet 3800 1-ton long bed
292 cui, GM 14 bolt rear-end, 4 x disc brakes
In Frankfurt, Germany
Pictures in the Forum Gallery
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Sven010 #1465491 09/07/2022 12:57 PM
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Search this on eBay. Used Jerry Cans for $30.

British 5-gallon Jerry can 20 liter 5 gallon steel for diesel

For a pre-made bracket search eBay for

Jerry Can Holder 5.28 Gallons Metal Steel Tank Black Practical Can

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...fuel consumption of the 292cui engine is high.. frown[/quote]


Thought those I6's did well on fuel?

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Just bought one. If he´s ok I will mount it on the truck and poste a picture. pix

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292 cui, GM 14 bolt rear-end, 4 x disc brakes
In Frankfurt, Germany
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@Ferris Bueller

Yes, maybe in original configuration/truck...but in my 1947 ; 1ton it is isn´t very well

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292 cui, GM 14 bolt rear-end, 4 x disc brakes
In Frankfurt, Germany
Pictures in the Forum Gallery
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Sven010 #1465695 09/08/2022 8:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferris Bueller
Thought those I6's did well on fuel?

Ya, 14 or 15 for the era is great. Heck, if I break double digits in any of my vehicles I'm happy.

Sven010, what sort of fuel economy are you getting?

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My fuel consomation is arround 18l-20l / 100km...

To come back to jerry can question
...her my solution to position/fix it on the truck
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1947 Chevrolet 3800 1-ton long bed
292 cui, GM 14 bolt rear-end, 4 x disc brakes
In Frankfurt, Germany
Pictures in the Forum Gallery

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