I'll be joining the 47-59 crowd

[mgchevyparts]

So I picked up this 54 over the weekend for my new shop truck, 350/700R bagged, etc. It has the gas tank in the bed and the air compressor tank under the bed. I think the gas tank would be better under the bed. My question for you guys is if with the gas tank under the bed is there still room somewhere for the air tank underneath? Right now the air tank is where a under bed gas tank would go. It would be nice to have my bed emptied of all these items. Your expertise and guidance much appreciated.

[oldman3]

Sorry I can't help with the tank locations. Just wanted to say that's a nice ride and welcome to the group....Jim

[NEWFISHER]

Air tank will mount fwd of the rear axle inside the frame rail next to the driveshaft if you get a long skinny one. look at member way2lo2 aka Borris. he does a ton of bagged trucks and helped with mine.

[mgchevyparts]

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Air tank will mount fwd of the rear axle inside the frame rail next to the driveshaft if you get a long skinny one. look at member way2lo2 aka Borris. he does a ton of bagged trucks and helped with mine.

Thanks, I know Boris I'll call him. More ideas and pics highly welcomed.

[Advanced Design]

Very nice looking truck! Here is the mounting for the air tank and compressor on my 48 truck.

[mgchevyparts]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Very nice looking truck! Here is the mounting for the air tank and compressor on my 48 truck.

Perfect, thanks.

[1 bootlegger]

My air tank in my 48 was put where the gas tank us to be.

[mgchevyparts]

Originally Posted by 1 bootlegger

My air tank in my 48 was put where the gas tank us to be.

As a complete newby to these trucks where was the gas tank originally?

[Advanced Design]

Most were behind the seat in the cab. Believe a 47 or a 48 was located elsewhere....anticipate someone can step in with more details.

[mgchevyparts]

I would guess the 54 had the tank behind the seat, no room there now as the bucket seats are probably mounted as far back as possible for some precious leg room.

[ChuckDriver]

Good looking 54!

[mgchevyparts]

Originally Posted by 1 bootlegger

My air tank in my 48 was put where the gas tank us to be.

I took a look at the area behind my bucket seats and the seat backs are actually at an angle and would allow for a tank at the bottom (on the floor) BUT I Have a center console and that might prevent a single long tank in that area. Maybe 2 short tanks, one on either side of the console?

[NEWFISHER]

47 and partial 48 trucks shared the panel and suburban tanks which were square and mounted under the bed in the front right corner.

I would not run air tanks in the cab. There is plenty of sapce under the bed between the rails and driveshaft and leave the space behind your seats for stuff like tools, rags, speakers, groceries, etc. A much cleaner look than to have tanks and a bunch of air lines and wires to deal with. Once the system is installed, there is virtually no maintenence ( other than cleaning the air compressor intake filter occasionaly) and out-of-sight-out-of-mind is a better way to go in my opinion.