Anyone ever try this as a gastank replacement?

66 nova 16 gallon for 66 G10.

I read on the internet of someone using a gas tank from a 1955 Chevrolet sedan, not personally sure if it would work but you might consider checking it out. Good luck, from my limited experience, gas tanks are hard to come by...

I might have to try that. Striking out on local renewal. I have to go pull the tank, first. It might not even be the problem. Lines could just have pooped out.

Keep us informed many are looking for a replacement

Will do.

I have a spare 1st Gen if anyone needs....

Dan

Give me the dimensions and I will build you guys some. Have built lots of tanks for bikes and built one for my Mazda mx 3. In tank fuel pump or draw type? Would be a good excuse to update to a Walbro 170 or 255.

A little more info on the tanks I have fabricated in the past since I have had PMs on the subject already. I reinforce 16 gauge sheet steel with strapping. I cut my panels with a plasma and use a form to shape the strap if it is curved rather than angled. I weld it all together then made a cover that is sealed and pressure test and submerge to check for leaks. I then dry and paint.

I have never made one for a van or even seen a van tank so I would design a model based on dimensions plus mounting location. As far as cost goes it would depend on size and steel prices. Not trying to make money or anything. I have a job so it would be something done on a weekend afternoon.

I may need to look for volenteers that have one laying around to get a bunch of pictures plus dimensions plus pictures of the mounting location. Size and install of the sending unit opening would be key also.

Guess I was thinking this was like 1 or 2 guys in need of a fix for not being able to find a tank at a reasonable price in their area.

Simple enough. Of course I don't have a forming press to make the strap indentures or anything but I worked around that on my car.

Sure wish I had a an so I could fit and mount while designing.

Do have any pics of that mazda tank you made? Also Chevy Vanners aint the only ones who need tanks. I bet you could retire off this site. Ford owners need some to...lol

I wish I had some pics. I sold the car 3 years ago. Wife said it was time for it to go.

I can believe tanks aren't available at like Year one or something.

i got a 1th gen i can send you to mock up off.i could use one for my 66

The econo owners tell me that the mustang , falcon tanks work very well too-Happy Vannin[i]

Maybe we can get a list of what tanks can be used and I can find a couple to replicate. I don't want to have a huge investment in something that won't go anywhere.

Doing some looking on Year One. Here is a tank for a Chevy 2 (Nova)) Nova Tank

From the picture it doesn't look like it would fit. Looks like it was a rear fill behind the plate maybe?

The 82-87 camaro tank looks similar to the pictures posted. Camaro Tank

The prices showing from $100-200 makes it a viable option with slight modification for fill tube. A rubber flex tube would be easy to attach and mount.

Do you have a picture of a tank mounted? Maybe that will help with deciding how to increase the size.

A kid here at work said a guy has a 68 GMC for sale near his house and going to get me the info to call him. If I can get my hands on a van that would really help a lot in knowing how and where these mount.

I have a 2nd gen 24 gallon tank, with some small holes along the top, that I would be willing to send for a template. I replaced it with a 2nd gen 16 gallon tank that I got from a guy parting out a 67.

Staypuff68 wrote:I have a 2nd gen 24 gallon tank, with some small holes along the top, that I would be willing to send for a template. I replaced it with a 2nd gen 16 gallon tank that I got from a guy parting out a 67.

Where are you located? Is it an arm and a leg to ship these?

Donivan,

It looks like it fits between the leaf springs, is that right? So could actually make it same width and length but make it taller? (Thicker) is there anything that would interfere with that?

Also someone stated they moved one of the cross bars to accommodate a larger tank from Gen 1 to Gen 2. Been thinking it possible to add a section forward that would add capacity as long as there was nothing to interfere there as well.

Anyone know of a board member in Alabama that I might be able to look at his tank and mounting?