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Hello everyone!

I have a 1949 4100 Chevy with a dump bed. I am wanting to do something different for the gas tank because I would like to get it out of the cab. I'm a little worried about mounting a new tank out side for the frame rails but I'm afraid that I don't have any space because of the dump bed.

The dump bed has a wench and cable system so I am wanting to see if there was an option already available or fi I am going to have to fabricate something new.

Any advice would be great!

Do you have any room between the frame rail and the drive shaft for a Suburban type tank? I did this to my '56 pickup and the tank is half under the bed and half under the cab...just a thought...

Mike B

If the tank doesn't leak the cab is a good place for it. Actually in 48 they were outside the cab, then in 49 GM put them back in the cab where they were for many more years.

Mike,

I am going to take some measurements and see what room I do have. Was just wondering if anyone had already done this with a 4100 flat bed.

By the way, I looked at the picture of the 56 8400 Wrecker. AWESOME!!! That think is WAY COOL!

Grigg,

I am a little worried about having that tank in the cab in the event of an accident. Although, anymore if I hit something or someone hits me with the way these trucks are built I may not even notice. Plastic new car VS. All steel old truck is no match.

Have you finished the 48 with the diesel conversion? I see the one picture with the diesel in the frame with no body on it. I would love to drop a Duramax into a old truck.

many folks new to these ol trucks have that misplaced concern, comes up regular here - in the event of an accident, inside the cab is the best place for the tank, much more likely to be ruptured under the truck, especially between the rear frame rails, which is where a decent size fits - or outside the side rail where some big trucks have it .... leave well enough alone and put your time and money into making it all work right and look good

Bill

Bill,

Thanks for the input. What is the best way to get the tank clean?

around here a rad shop will put them thru their hot boil out and weld up any holes that result, then coat them inside and out, might check on that ... also there are kits available from some places to do it yourself, Eastwood is one search 'gas tank repair'

Bill

The radiator shop here cut three holes in the bottom bead blasted it welded it back up and coated it for 250.00. A new one 400 or more.

Thanks for the input guys. I will call around and see what my options are.

I will keep you posted.