Do you have a long wheel base or a short wheelbase??
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
To: <lauriecorbett@ns.sympatico.ca>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 7:52 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] gas tank
> Mike:
>
> Can you tell me where the gas tank came from (purchased new or removed
from
> another vehicle)? I have a '56 TF Stepside and would eventually like to
> remove the tank from the cab. I remember reading an earlier email from
some
> member that a '73 Chevy Blazer tank might 'just-fit' between the frame
rails
> at the back of the truck. I'm not terribly impressed with the $300-$400
> price tag for some of the custom-built or aluminum baffled tanks I've seen
> in some restorers catalogs. Anyone else got any advice on what tanks
might
> fit? (don't want to cut the frame or move any crossmembers).
>
> Also, you didn't mention what engine you have in your truck, but if you
have
> any problems starting or getting poor performance with your rear mounted
> tank, a new mechanical fuel pump is pretty cheap at most parts stores
> (usually less than $40) and might be money well spent to assure your
getting
> enough gas to your engine (they are pretty easy to replace too!).
>
> Appreciate it if you can give me some advice and good luck with your
> relocated tank.
>
> Carl Ham
> '56 TF Stepside
> Pontiac, IL
>
>
> >From: "laurie" <lauriecorbett@ns.sympatico.ca>
> >Reply-To: "laurie" <lauriecorbett@ns.sympatico.ca>
> >To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: [oletrucks] gas tank
> >Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 12:06:04 -0400
> >
> >i have a ?...i have relocated my gas tank to the rear of the truck
between
> >fram rails and i was wondering if i need anything special to get the gas
> >from
> >the tank to the mechanical pump on the engine...or is it too far for the
> >mechanical pump to pull from....
> >help me...
> >mike w 55 second
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>
>
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