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| | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 | I removed the fuel tank from my 37 chevy 1/2ton truck for cleaning and now I need some advice. If I clean it...how would I go about that? If I replace it...where can I find one that would work under the seat like the original or how would I go about relocating the tank to another spot on the truck?
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Charlie | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | If by cleaning you mean old fuel and general crud google fuel tank cleaning. There are a number of products on the market. Another option if there is a radiator shop that will do it is to take it to a radiator shop & have them put it in their chemical tank. No shop around here will do that. If by cleaning you mean a lot of rust there are kits for derusting and coating the inside of the tank. I use Kreem on a motorcycle tank years ago with success. I restored the tank in my 38 using muriatic acid to remove the rust, brazed the larger holes then coated the inside with Redkote. Four years so far with no issues.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 21 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 21 | I have a 37 pick-up also and am looking for tips on removing the gas tank from under the seat. Any tips? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 | I've cleaned tanks myself before (on my 41), did a through job, used the "white" sealer and was happy with it. But I much prefer taking it to a raditor shop and having them boil it out and use the "red" sealer. Did my 50 Willys for $135. I will have them do my 49 Bus in a couple of weeks.
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 181 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 181 | I'm replacing the tank in my '32 Chevy sedan and will send the existing tank out for a rehab with a vendor in southern Calif. When I get it back it will go up on Ebay. Tanks for a '32 are hard to find.
Normbc9 | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | If your existing tank is in decent shape, you can get it cleaned / repaired as per above suggestions. If you want to relocate it under the bed, you can purchase steel or poly tanks that locate to the rear of the axle for around $ 200. Some guys have also used tanks from assorted junk yard vehicles. Fillers can be located in the bed, or routed out the sides. Have a look at Chevs of the '40's, or Summit Racing Equipment for ideas. | | |
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