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Hey guys

Here is what i would like to do if possible. I have a 1956 chevy 3100 with the 235. The gas tank is the original behind the seat. I want to move it inside the frame rail before the rear axel and besides the driveshaft. I do not want to lose my spare tire carrier under the bed and i do not want to install the rear fender with the dimple in it and mount it on the side. I would not want to just throw the tire in the bed either.

I went to tuckers today and asked them if i had any options. They told me that there was no option. They told me that some of the 47-53 had the tanks mounted as i described but are not made anymore. So has anyone tried this and found a solution that worked well?

I have the cab and bed off so its easy to make something work just need to find the right tank.

Any ideas is appreciated. Thanks or maybe tanks a bunch.
Jaime

your only solution is to find a TF panel/burb tank - or of course you could leave it where it is

Bill

If you don't mind it being custom, check out Tanks, or go to the junkyard with a tape measure. An S-10 tank might fit where you describe.

The vendor you talked to is incorrect. The 47-48 trucks apparently had the tank mounted on the frame, but in 49 changed to have it behind the seat.

Bill,

Would any years work in the TF panel/burb? I would like install a custom type tool box (catch all) and speakers. I am just kicking around the idea.

46gmcpu,
the vendor may have told me correct on the years however I did hear 47 through and may have assumed 53. I was looking at the cool parts there. I was at the yard yesterday but did not bring a tape saw some tanks but It did not cross my mind to do that until I saw them. I was looking at the s-10 but the ones I saw were with extra hoses maybe because of the fuel injection. I will keep looking this weekend.

Thank you guys for the ideas and if anyone else has anything I will appreciate it.

the tanks for all TF panels and burbs are the same and the frames are the same as the pickup, it has been a common source over the years for folks who want to remove the tank from the cab so they're rather scarce, need to get the frame brackets and straps as well .... but there's plenty of room above the inside tank for tools and such, just need to make a 'shelf' to sit on the tank

Bill

do not know it it will work but look at a 80-87 chevy truck tank

Sure is. That's what I did with mine. I can post pics of the shelf I installed in mine if you would like to see how I did it.

Tiny Jamie,

I am doing exactly what you discribed to my '56 3100. I got a Suburban tank which has all the right dents to nest it right up to the frame cross members. I modified the original gas tank starps to work with the frame tank. The filler neck to the tank is right on top of the frame on the right side of the truck.

I then got a universal gas filler door from Tanks Inc and installed it in the rear fender behind the right rear tire. The filler neck is at a 45 degree angle and is 2" pipe size, so I had a 2" x 1-1/2" reducer made and installed that right at the Tanks Filler neck (only used about 4" of 2" rubber hose). I got (2) 1-1/2" 90* Gas Filler rubber hoses from NAPA and used a straight piece of 1-1/4" EMT pipe (1-1/2" OD pipe) to go between the two 90's. The pipe is U bolted to the bottom of the bed cross members to the outside of the leaf springs.

I'm not on the road yet, but I like the way it looks.

Oh, I forgot to mention I got a roll over vent and will be mounting it on an ell bracket and hanging it from one of the top fender bolts under the fender.

I also have an extra TF Suburban tank...PM me if interested.

Mike B

Now that's what I really love about this site. I knew someone has done it before. Thanks Mike. I looked at your inventory of trucks and I have to say WOW NICE. My 56 is my first restore and when I am done I want to do another.

Very nice instructions. I think I found another post with some pics of yours. Wow that looks good. https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=800033&page=1 I will pm you about the tank. The one thing I was concerned about was running the split exhaust because of my Fenton headers however I am sure I can make it all work. You guys are great. I think this would be a good tech tip. Since I have only the motor in the freshly powder coated frame, its easy for me to make the mods now. I wish to do everything before I start running brake lines, electrical wires and exhaust pipes.

Thanks for the compliment on my trucks!

I sent you pictures...let me know if you need more.

Mike B