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#1582085 07/08/2025 6:18 PM
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Has anyone ever relocated their original gas tank and mounted it under the box? Just curious if it is possible.

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What vintage truck are you asking about?

I did that for my 58, but I don't know if that experience is applicable to your question.


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Mine is the 1953 Chevrolet 3600 3/4 ton
The reason I am asking is because my gas tank is practically brand new. So if it is possible, I'd like to mount it between the rails. And just use it. I guess I will have to do some measuring tonight and figure it out.

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The 3600 has narrower frame rails than the 3100/3200. I vaguely recall someone doing a fuel tank relocation on one, but I can't think of who that was.


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I think the behind the seat tank is very tall compared to the space available under the bed to mount it. The under bed fuel tanks that were used in earlier models were shorter and wider to fit the space and provide the capacity desired.


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