Hi guys, was just wondering if any one knows where to find a replacement gas tank for my panel. It's getting closer to being on the road, just waiting to get the last of the parts.

Thanks
Dan

 

Hi Dan,

There was a link in a recent thread that might help...... www.gastanks.com (courtesy of Mr. John Niolon)

You can also check here... www.hemmings.com

There's also the classified section here. You could also search some online salvage yards.
I know Gilly's auto wreckers had a couple panels, but I don't know if they still do. Last month I tried their link, but it didn't work. Here it is in anyway, in case it was just a temporary thing.....www.gillys.com

I hope this helps.

 

Dan,

If you are handy with a welder you might want to check out my site.
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I used a tank off of a large diesel truck for my '48 panel. I had to modify it a little to make it fit in the stock location. I bought the tank new, a while back, from a guy on eBay. He was located down in Georgia and at the time he had quite a few. He got them as take offs from new trucks that were being converted to fire trucks. He might still have some, if you're interested email and I'll give you his email address.

 

thanks for the info. I'll check them out

Dan

 

I was browsing through 1960 Ford truck parts catalog, and I noticed that Ford used the exact same gas tank on some other van style trucks. (the bread/milk/ice cream/UPS style vans) If you can find one in a wrecking yard, you'll need a hacksaw to cut the tank air relief tube. This tube runs from the top of the tank, over the frame rail, to the filler neck, so that as gas goes in the bottom of the tank air can get out. It's got flare nut fittings on either end, but if the tank from my 1960 panel is anything to go by, they'll be seized tight. You might get it free using a torch, but, open flames around gas tanks aren't a great idea.

I took the tank to a local radiator shop that sandblasted it (and the filler neck) inside and out, then coated it with a sealant with a lifetime warranty. (http://www.gastankrenu.com) The relief tube had already been hacked apart, and the rad shop managed to unscrew the pieces from the tank and filler neck. I won't replace it with a solid tube; I'll use a chunk of hose in the middle to allow for flexing between the body and tank.

The piece of hose between the filler neck and tank has to be rated for continuous exposure to gasoline. I found some 1.875" ID fuel-rated hose at a place that specialized in industrial rubber products.