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mach92bill · 01-16-2015, 01:51 AM

Hi, all. Been reading the thread on 1969 Camaro fuel tanks, which was started by 67slider back in 2010. I'm wondering if anyone has done this installation on a '47 - '54? Another idea I have is to install a side tank betwwen the right frame rail and driveshaft, so the spare tire space can be saved. Any thoughts on that?

Thanks.

mr48chev · 01-16-2015, 03:23 PM

The tank on the right side is stock for 47, 48 and I am pretty sure all 47/54panel trucks. You should be able to do that quite easily with a replacement tank and the proper brackets or fit a custom tank in that spot.

The only issue is going to be exhaust pipes if you are running a V8 as you will have to run both pipes down the right side. Not a big deal but some guys tend to think it is an issue.

When I ran my stock 48 tank the only real issue I had with it is that a lot of the current gas pumps pump the gas faster than the filler wanted to take it and you have to be really careful about getting gas on nicely painted running boards. One just learns to not get in a hurry filling the tank.

dwcsr · 01-16-2015, 05:47 PM

I have one on a 50 1/2 ton. but its a 67-68 tank not 69. I did flip the rear cross member

01-16-2015, 01:51 AM	#1
mach92bill Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Airdrie, AB Posts: 78	Another fuel tank thread Hi, all. Been reading the thread on 1969 Camaro fuel tanks, which was started by 67slider back in 2010. I'm wondering if anyone has done this installation on a '47 - '54? Another idea I have is to install a side tank betwwen the right frame rail and driveshaft, so the spare tire space can be saved. Any thoughts on that? Thanks.

01-16-2015, 03:23 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,344	Re: Another fuel tank thread The tank on the right side is stock for 47, 48 and I am pretty sure all 47/54panel trucks. You should be able to do that quite easily with a replacement tank and the proper brackets or fit a custom tank in that spot. The only issue is going to be exhaust pipes if you are running a V8 as you will have to run both pipes down the right side. Not a big deal but some guys tend to think it is an issue. When I ran my stock 48 tank the only real issue I had with it is that a lot of the current gas pumps pump the gas faster than the filler wanted to take it and you have to be really careful about getting gas on nicely painted running boards. One just learns to not get in a hurry filling the tank. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-16-2015, 05:47 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Another fuel tank thread I have one on a 50 1/2 ton. but its a 67-68 tank not 69. I did flip the rear cross member Attached Images



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