55-59 Rear Fuel Tank

[Shanehenrymusic]

Hey Guys - Just wanted to see what rear mount fuel tank most of ya'll are using for the 55-59 pickups.. I read somewhere that a late 60's mustang tank works well.. I would really appreciate some feedback and pics.

Thanks!
-Shane

[love trucks]

I heard that it was the 65?66 Mustang tank that would work. I would also like to know if that is correct information .

[Speedbumpauto]

I doubt you will find a "most" used. I have used Chevy van tanks before but on this build I used a Tanks 49-51 Ford car poly tank. It doesn't hang down as far as many I've seen but still holds 17 gallons. It also allowed me to use a Hagan fuel door in the d/s rear fender and has provisions for an in tank EFI fuel pump which I need. I'm not a fan of in the bed filler locations which are easier and having the tank low enough, especially on a low truck, to use the license plate door doesn't suit me either. Many will advise you to relocate the rear crossmember to the rear, which I did, but still had room to squeeze in a receiver hitch. IMO, the question comes down to the needs of each build.

[1-ton of fun]

Originally Posted by Speedbumpauto

I doubt you will find a "most" used. I have used Chevy van tanks before but on this build I used a Tanks 49-51 Ford car poly tank. It doesn't hang down as far as many I've seen but still holds 17 gallons. It also allowed me to use a Hagan fuel door in the d/s rear fender and has provisions for an in tank EFI fuel pump which I need. I'm not a fan of in the bed filler locations which are easier and having the tank low enough, especially on a low truck, to use the license plate door doesn't suit me either. Many will advise you to relocate the rear crossmember to the rear, which I did, but still had room to squeeze in a receiver hitch. IMO, the question comes down to the needs of each build.

i keep coming back to that one for my 59 and my son's 55.2. looks like it fits just right and we both don't want a bed floor filler door.

[roger55]

I think the Tanks, Inc poly tank is a great setup for those who don't want a fill in the bed.
After seeing that tank in Speedbump's build, I decided to go with it too.

I mounted mine a little higher than he did.

Here's the whole process I did:

[_Ogre]

have you tried reading some of the build threads in this forum?
most of us have frame mounted tanks, a wide variety of options used here.

[justplainray]

check this thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513218

justplainray

[Rusty Hooker]

the 55 chev passenger tank is a good fit. just put one in my 41 chev pick up. will look for some pics.

[FFredo]

In my 59 long bed I went with a unit from Tank King. I'm very happy with the quality. Had to build my own mounting and straps although they do sell strapping.

[superado]

Originally Posted by FFredo

In my 59 long bed I went with a unit from Tank King. I'm very happy with the quality. Had to build my own mounting and straps although they do sell strapping.

Thread from the dead!
I can't seem to find Tank King online.
Anyone have any info on them or a link to their website?
Tanks in advance!

[jaws61]

That tank in the last pic is from Tank Sinc... In universal ones..
http://www.tanksinc.com/

[superado]

Originally Posted by jaws61

That tank in the last pic is from Tank Sinc... In universal ones..
http://www.tanksinc.com/

Thanks!
I guess the OP's spellcheck "corrected" Tanks Inc to "Tank King".

[1959 Apache 3600]

Very nice work there. Looks terrific.

[mknittle]

Lookin good It's good to see you are making progress

[Shanehenrymusic]

Hey Ffredo - Can you tell me which tank you used from tank king.. I really like the way that fits and looks. I think I'm gonna copy you

Thanks!
-Shane

[Dan in Pasadena]

Check out ChuckDriver's '57 as well. He used a generic tank from 'Tanks, Inc and if I remember correctly he only has about $200 into it. And it looks really good!
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[philapino18]

8 used a tank for a 74 Chevy blazer. It's 20 gallons, and was less that 100 bucks.
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[G&R's57GMC]

I used a tank from NoLimit its a side fill they also offer a top fill.

[Shanehenrymusic]

I love No Limit.. Rob is such a cool nice dude and really knows this stuff. I had the chance to go by the shop in March and he talked to me for an hour about my project.. gas tank looks awesome.

[Mqcone]

I used the same as FFredo except it cames from Tanks Inc. This was my first ever install of a fuel tank and it was really easy. The tank was $215 and sending unit, fuel filler, etc. what another $25. Even included mounting straps. All in all was very easy.
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[octanejunkie]

What a great thread, wish it hadn't died...

That Tanks Inc. poly Ford tank looks great!
I would swap to that tank in a heartbeat but I've got a steel Tanks Inc tank already...

[roger55]

Originally Posted by octanejunkie

What a great thread, wish it hadn't died...

That Tanks Inc. poly Ford tank looks great!
I would swap to that tank in a heartbeat but I've got a steel Tanks Inc tank already...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6978884

[apacheben]

Nice, I used a mustang gas tank on my 58 chevy.

[Dan in Pasadena]

The problem with the Mustang tank is that it accepts the Ford collet type sending unt versus the universal GM 5 bolt (or is it 6?) so it won't work with the stock '55-'59 gas gauge.

I SEEM TO REMEMBER that Tanks Inc. now has a Mustang shaped tank that accepts the universal/GM sender. If they do then I think that's the way I'm gonna go.....but Chuck Driver's (JJ's) installation looks most excellent. I have no issue with bed fill. Once done my truck will never see more than a folding chair or a flat of flowers in the bed.

Answered my own question. Here it is. Which ohm sender do I need for stock gas gauge?
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...rod/prd129.htm

[yossarian19]

I think Old GM is 0-30, Mid GM is 0-90 and LS Chevy is 33-240 (why, I have no idea)