55.2-59 Regarding a 56 Suburban - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**haskell** · 10-24-2018, 05:33 PM

I am trying to see if anyone knows a source for a fuel tank sending unit with pick up tube for a 1956 Suburban? This has a right side frame mount tank that is about 12 inches tall. So it needs to be fairly short.

Not sure if this is posted in the right spot. Any help is appreciated.

mikebte · 10-24-2018, 06:30 PM

This would be the correct place. I know nothing of the old Suburban vs truck. But my first guess would be (given the time) they used the same pick up as the trucks just oriented a little different. Do you have any pictures of the old parts or are you starting from scratch?

Im sure someone experience will dive in with a better answer.

**haskell** · 10-24-2018, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikebte

This would be the correct place. I know nothing of the old Suburban vs truck. But my first guess would be (given the time) they used the same pick up as the trucks just oriented a little different. Do you have any pictures of the old parts or are you starting from scratch?

Im sure someone experience will dive in with a better answer.

I believe my original was pitched. The behind the seat units are too long or require a deeper puddle of gas. I will see if I can post a pic with dimensions if I still have the original.

1project2many · 10-24-2018, 08:37 PM

It is possible to modify a behind the seat unit by shortening the pickup tube and the float arm.

BBPanel · 10-25-2018, 12:30 AM

Does it have to be oem? Will this work - they come in different lengths:
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...rod/prd346.htm

**haskell** · 11-04-2018, 06:07 PM

Thanks everybody. Looks like I can modify one from a sedan of that vintage. It starts out fairly short and I could squeeze my tubing bender to get the pick up and sending unit to sit at tha right spot and angle.

1oldtimer · 05-13-2019, 05:03 AM

I know this is an old post but the panel trucks and suburbans used the same sender only. I found Jim Carter does have them but the batch they have is the wrong ohm reading (2-120). I just sent mine to get rebuilt at Williamson instruments.

**haskell** · 09-14-2019, 01:14 PM

Thank you. Never too late for good information.

nvrdone · 09-15-2019, 11:39 PM

check chevys of the 40's in Vancouver wa. they show a listing

10-24-2018, 05:33 PM	#1
haskell Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 391	Regarding a 56 Suburban I am trying to see if anyone knows a source for a fuel tank sending unit with pick up tube for a 1956 Suburban? This has a right side frame mount tank that is about 12 inches tall. So it needs to be fairly short. Not sure if this is posted in the right spot. Any help is appreciated. __________________ 1969 Chev Longhorn Custom Camper 1955 Buick Century Estate Wagon 1963 Buick Riviera 1953 Chevy 3100 Panel 1967 C-20 V8 4 speed 1951 Willys Jeep Wagon 1956 Chevy Suburban

10-24-2018, 06:30 PM	#2
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: Regarding a 56 Suburban This would be the correct place. I know nothing of the old Suburban vs truck. But my first guess would be (given the time) they used the same pick up as the trucks just oriented a little different. Do you have any pictures of the old parts or are you starting from scratch? Im sure someone experience will dive in with a better answer.

10-24-2018, 08:37 PM	#4
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: Regarding a 56 Suburban It is possible to modify a behind the seat unit by shortening the pickup tube and the float arm.

10-25-2018, 12:30 AM	#5
BBPanel Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 124	Re: Regarding a 56 Suburban Does it have to be oem? Will this work - they come in different lengths: http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...rod/prd346.htm

11-04-2018, 06:07 PM	#6
haskell Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 391	Re: Regarding a 56 Suburban Thanks everybody. Looks like I can modify one from a sedan of that vintage. It starts out fairly short and I could squeeze my tubing bender to get the pick up and sending unit to sit at tha right spot and angle. __________________ 1969 Chev Longhorn Custom Camper 1955 Buick Century Estate Wagon 1963 Buick Riviera 1953 Chevy 3100 Panel 1967 C-20 V8 4 speed 1951 Willys Jeep Wagon 1956 Chevy Suburban

05-13-2019, 05:03 AM	#7
1oldtimer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: So Cal Posts: 11	Re: Regarding a 56 Suburban I know this is an old post but the panel trucks and suburbans used the same sender only. I found Jim Carter does have them but the batch they have is the wrong ohm reading (2-120). I just sent mine to get rebuilt at Williamson instruments.

09-14-2019, 01:14 PM	#8
haskell Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 391	Re: Regarding a 56 Suburban Thank you. Never too late for good information. __________________ 1969 Chev Longhorn Custom Camper 1955 Buick Century Estate Wagon 1963 Buick Riviera 1953 Chevy 3100 Panel 1967 C-20 V8 4 speed 1951 Willys Jeep Wagon 1956 Chevy Suburban

09-15-2019, 11:39 PM	#9
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: Regarding a 56 Suburban check chevys of the 40's in Vancouver wa. they show a listing



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