The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk Reproduction gas tank - purchase and installation

I have limited sight, but purchased a ranch truck for my sweetie to drive me around in. A cool 56 Chevy half ton with a flat bed. I am in need of a recommendation for buying a replacement gas tank and advice as to what I need to purchase along with it. It leaks and stinks. Anybody have a source they would recommend for this and future needs? Thanks

I just bought one for my 57 from Classic parts along with the new sender and gasket. It fit like a champ and now no more leaks. But I'm not sure I will ever get the stink of the old varnished gas out of the interior. It is getting better each day, but when it warms up the odor is still there.

I also bought a Classic Parts tank and it was easy to install and fit perfectly. One thing you can do is to use baking soda just like in your fridge it will help absorb odors. I stuck a couple down in the corners when I parked my truck and eventually it has gone away. Change them often and just be careful not to spill them and make a mess.

parts vendors:

http://www.stovebolt.com/links/parts.html

most of the parts vendors also sell reprints of the old shop manuals, which are very handy for repairs and the order of operations.



books about old trucks:

http://www.stovebolt.com/links/pubs.html

Many thanks for the help. I have ordered the catalog from Classic parts. I know I will find this site really helpful in all phases of this project.