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57larry · 04-14-2009, 07:10 PM

I want to install a rear under the bed gas tank on my 56 step side 1/2 ton. I see where Brothers sells one, anybody else sell them? I'm going to put the fill on the passenger side fender. I see a tech article on a 67-72 truck, any for a 56? thanks

low57 · 04-14-2009, 10:35 PM

Rock Valley sells nice stainless fuel tanks . I am very happy with the tank that I have from them.

OrrieG · 04-14-2009, 11:38 PM

I got mine from Performance Online, good price and well built. I got side fill, which requires modifications to the bed cross sill, not very well documented or explained. Top fill is ok. Look in my build thread for the install pics and a shot of the modified cross sill.

GRIMSS · 04-15-2009, 07:19 AM

How low does the tank sit below the frame rails?

OrrieG · 04-15-2009, 12:45 PM

Here are three shots. One is from the back, notice that the bottom of the tank is even with the center of the stock spring pack. The second kind of shows the side, I don't have a straight side shot. Third shows the bracket modification I had to make, it is going to be reinforced with an angle. If you need an exact measurement I can get it for you.

GRIMSS · 04-15-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

If you need an exact measurement I can get it for you.

It's no big deal but if you get a chance some time it would help me out.
Thanks

hotrodsbyray · 04-15-2009, 05:29 PM

69 cougar will fit but exits out the back. I did see one where the fill tube was cut and another curved tube (I think it was exhaust tubing) was used to run it out the side.

Dusty4 · 04-15-2009, 05:48 PM

In an older issue of Truck Builder, a guy used a repop tank for a 57 Chevy sedan, filler out the fender. These tanks are inexpensive.

renegade6 · 04-15-2009, 07:10 PM

I've done some measuring and it looks like a late 80-90s Chevy van tank will also work with a side exit.

57larry · 04-15-2009, 09:11 PM

thanks for all the tips guys!

OrrieG · 04-15-2009, 11:53 PM

First go around I had an second tank mounted in the back out of a 68 Impala with a rear spount. Not pretty but worked. Only draw back was when full and climbing steep trails it would leak around the vented cap. It also hung lower and got pretty beat up over the ten years I had it in there. This aluminum one seem stouter and will be protected by a receiver hitch and secondary skid plate.

Tomb23 · 04-17-2009, 05:28 PM

70 mustang tank Like a bug 'n a rug

57larry · 04-17-2009, 05:58 PM

that's a great fit!!

**JML55** · 04-17-2009, 09:05 PM

Mine was from CPP drv side fill.

renegade6 · 04-18-2009, 08:28 AM

Where did you get the gas tank filler door?

**JML55** · 04-18-2009, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renegade6

Where did you get the gas tank filler door?

From Dodge Dakota early 90's.

04-14-2009, 07:10 PM	#1
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,160	Gas tank for a 56 I want to install a rear under the bed gas tank on my 56 step side 1/2 ton. I see where Brothers sells one, anybody else sell them? I'm going to put the fill on the passenger side fender. I see a tech article on a 67-72 truck, any for a 56? thanks

04-14-2009, 10:35 PM	#2
low57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston , Texas Posts: 17	Re: Gas tank for a 56 Rock Valley sells nice stainless fuel tanks . I am very happy with the tank that I have from them.

04-14-2009, 11:38 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Gas tank for a 56 I got mine from Performance Online, good price and well built. I got side fill, which requires modifications to the bed cross sill, not very well documented or explained. Top fill is ok. Look in my build thread for the install pics and a shot of the modified cross sill. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-15-2009, 07:19 AM	#4
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Gas tank for a 56 How low does the tank sit below the frame rails? __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

04-15-2009, 12:45 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Gas tank for a 56 Here are three shots. One is from the back, notice that the bottom of the tank is even with the center of the stock spring pack. The second kind of shows the side, I don't have a straight side shot. Third shows the bracket modification I had to make, it is going to be reinforced with an angle. If you need an exact measurement I can get it for you. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-15-2009, 05:29 PM	#7
hotrodsbyray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 164	Re: Gas tank for a 56 69 cougar will fit but exits out the back. I did see one where the fill tube was cut and another curved tube (I think it was exhaust tubing) was used to run it out the side.

04-15-2009, 05:48 PM	#8
Dusty4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 23	Re: Gas tank for a 56 In an older issue of Truck Builder, a guy used a repop tank for a 57 Chevy sedan, filler out the fender. These tanks are inexpensive.

04-15-2009, 07:10 PM	#9
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: Gas tank for a 56 I've done some measuring and it looks like a late 80-90s Chevy van tank will also work with a side exit. __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476

04-15-2009, 09:11 PM	#10
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,160	Re: Gas tank for a 56 thanks for all the tips guys!

04-15-2009, 11:53 PM	#11
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Gas tank for a 56 First go around I had an second tank mounted in the back out of a 68 Impala with a rear spount. Not pretty but worked. Only draw back was when full and climbing steep trails it would leak around the vented cap. It also hung lower and got pretty beat up over the ten years I had it in there. This aluminum one seem stouter and will be protected by a receiver hitch and secondary skid plate. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-17-2009, 05:28 PM	#12
Tomb23 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 201	Re: Gas tank for a 56 70 mustang tank Like a bug 'n a rug Attached Images

04-17-2009, 05:58 PM	#13
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,160	Re: Gas tank for a 56 that's a great fit!!

04-17-2009, 09:05 PM	#14
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Gas tank for a 56 Mine was from CPP drv side fill. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

04-18-2009, 08:28 AM	#15
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: Gas tank for a 56 Where did you get the gas tank filler door? __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476



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