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Anyone have any tips on remving the underseat gas tank for a 1937 chevy 1/2 ton.

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There are nuts on the straps that go over the tank under the truck. I cut mine off they were rusted and I will not put the tank back under the seat.I have seen replacement straps in one of the catalogs that cater to our year trucks. I have read some jeep tanks will fit between the rails under the bed, but I will probably just buy an after market tank that is made just for that, just not that far along to think about it.

So you didn't have to remove the seat pan, to get the tank out. it didn't look like there would be enough clearance. I think I can remove the nuts without cutting them. Looked at your truck very nice. Mine is all orginal and been in the family for repairs. Just trying to get it back running and in shape.

I have been running into things along the way. Want to keep mine stock with few upgrades. There are a few others here that know tons more on these 37's Alvin P. is a big help and Joe H. also. Check out their gallery pics.

No, you do not have to take out the "seat pan". Follow Debra's drections and you'll be right on.

Debra, let me know what you come up with on the tank for the rear. I may want to be a copy cat. I've always wanted to replace mine but most of the repops I see mounted will stick down low and can be seen hanging under the truck. Sort of like it has hemroids!!!

Thanks I will give it a try this weekend and let you know how it comues out. Thanks

Any suggestions on removing the whole front clip without taking off the fenders? Thats another job I am trying to tackle to get to the front of the motor.

Thinking your '37 is similar to my '40, fenders are bolted to rad shell, inner fender / splash panel which is bolted to frame, cab corner, and running boards. Not that tough to pull the fenders and may save you a ton of regret if you damage them. Speaking from experience, trying to lean over those fat fenders to do any engine work is a back breaker ! Pull them off and you can slide in around the wheel area real nice.

I unbolted the rad shell from the fenders, and thought maybe the whole unit would come out, it appeares there is a lip holding them in place by the fenders. I thought maybe I could accomplish it without the removal of the fenders. Thanks for your help.