Gas tank

54SuperWasp

Hi All,   a 47 pick-up owner is looking for a gas tank. Told me a shop could not repair his
( but I don't know why exactly...). He would like to buy a good one. Are there any reproduction
on these like the ones for stepdown? Thanks, Michel

Lance

Michel, There is no reproductions tanks available One could be made but  readily available reproduced ones are not. . The other fuel tanks from 46-7 will work but their fuel necks will have to be removed for the truck fuel neck to be installed and soldered on. Maybe that night be easier for this man.

54SuperWasp

Thanks Lance, when you are talking about other fuel tanks from 46-7, are 

these from trucks only or those from 46-7 Hudson cars could do?  Michel

54SuperWasp

Lance, reading again your answer, I think it means a car fuel tank can be used as long as we

interchange the fuel neck? If the guy would like a repro, who makes thse?

Thanks again, Michel

paulrhd29nz

The filler neck joins the tank in a different location than the cars. At least it does on my tank. Find out why the guy will not fix it.
I have been told that an 80's camero is a close fit.

54SuperWasp

Thanks Paul, I will transfer the info. Michel

Glowplug

Michel I am no expert on gas tanks, but the online review I conducted showed me a myriad of different tank suppliers. I was most impressed by the availability of composite and plastic tanks. I suggest that if the owner is seeking a reliable vessel vice a OEM replacement, match the measurements and filler requirements using online catalogs. My suburban uses a 40 gallon plastic tank and it is a tough piece of plastic!

charles4d

Tankinc.com they won't have the one you need but you can use a universal one work great in the 1940 pick up 15.5 gallon size

Lee ODell

Charles
Do you have the part number for the tank?
Lee O'Dell

charles4d

I have to look it up for you

charles4d

U4_45 it was a 30x16x8 15.5 gallon tank

charles4d

Tank in truck fits nice

Lee ODell

Charles
That looks like a good fit. Thank you for the information and photo. By the way is your PU's serial number on my list if not will you sent it to me to include it. To see the lists, I posted all the PU Serial Numbers on the HET Club Forum.
Lee O'Dell

Frankvintagefullflowcom

Looks like that address should be tanksinc.com   ?

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54SuperWasp

Thanks to all for these good infos. That guy will be happy for sure! Michel

mrsbojigger

Hi Michel,

My answer depends on how much of a Purist you are. If you are open to bending the "rules" a little, I would go to Tanks Inc. and check out all of their poly tanks. It appears that your application would be at the rear of the truck under the bed. If this is so, you may consider one of their poly tanks. They give the sizes and volumes of all their tanks and best of all they are all up to all the national safety standards. I have purchased 3 of their tanks and quite pleased with all of them.

Short story: I had one of their poly tanks under my '47 Ford convertible and one day I needed to jack up the right rear of the car for some reason. I had my jack under what I thought was the right rear part of the spring pad and started raising the car. After raising the car 2 or 3 inches, I for some reason I bent down and looked under the car. Seems my jack was on my brand new poly tank and it was taking all that upward force. The car wasn't completely up off the ground but those few inches didn't seem to have hurt the tank. I would suggest not trying to do that dumb stunt but after 10 years, it has never leaked.

Just my thoughts!

Peace,

Chaz

54SuperWasp

All iformation will be folowed to the owner. Thanks! And i went to look at the website and the stuff seems perfect.
Michel

Lee ODell

Charles
Since your tank is deeper than original tank by a little over an inch are you still mounting spare tire under tank?
Lee O'Dell

charles4d

Lee
Not sure yet thinking about in bed on side of bed wall.
Haven't gotten that far yet in thinking
Charles