66 nova 16 gallon for 66 G10.
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Bear
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donivan65
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DanTheVanMan
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Anyone ever try this as a gastank replacement?
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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...
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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.
G-Man- Mayor
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Keep us informed many are looking for a replacement
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Will do.
DanTheVanMan- Commissioner
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Re: Anyone ever try this as a gastank replacement?
by DanTheVanMan Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:12 pm
I have a spare 1st Gen if anyone needs....
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mbasaraba- Number of posts : 823
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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.
mbasaraba- Number of posts : 823
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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 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.
Scott- Number of posts : 1651
Location : Anoka, MN
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It would be a good idea to build these so a common sending unit, that works with stock gauges, would fit into the tank.
Another good idea would be for you to make these worth your while since these are going to take a little time to build, your time is definitely worth something, and you may get more request then your expecting.
There's also a difference between the 1st and 2nd Gen. tanks, you may get request for both.
Another good idea would be for you to make these worth your while since these are going to take a little time to build, your time is definitely worth something, and you may get more request then your expecting.
There's also a difference between the 1st and 2nd Gen. tanks, you may get request for both.
mbasaraba- Number of posts : 823
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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.
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.
donivan65- Governor
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1st Gen Chevys, 1964-66 are 16 gallon,,,,,,2nd Gens are 24 gallon,,,,,,,
mbasaraba- Number of posts : 823
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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.
Sure wish I had a an so I could fit and mount while designing.
Big W- Number of posts : 3282
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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
mbasaraba- Number of posts : 823
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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 can believe tanks aren't available at like Year one or something.
Bear- Number of posts : 849
Location : dearborn hts michigan
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i got a 1th gen i can send you to mock up off.i could use one for my 66
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
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Re: Anyone ever try this as a gastank replacement?
by Twinpilot001 Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:19 am
The econo owners tell me that the mustang , falcon tanks work very well too-Happy Vannin[i]
mbasaraba- Number of posts : 823
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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.
mbasaraba- Number of posts : 823
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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.
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.
donivan65- Governor
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1st Gen 16 gallon tanks are too small,,,,you need a bigger one,,,,,(a 4th Gen van has a 32 gallon tank). They use a 30 ohm sending unit and nobody uses it anymore and you need one that fits the tank,,,,so you would really want to invent a new tank,that would fit,,,,the only place to go is lower to increase the size,,,,and use a universal 30 ohm sending unit that screws onto the tank,,,2nd Gens have a wider tank,but they moved the crossmember forward so it could fit.....
mbasaraba- Number of posts : 823
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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.
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.
donivan65- Governor
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The tank is held up by straps that go from the rear bumper to the crossmember over the rear end and it fits between the frame with a few inches of room to attach the filler neck and vent hoses that come through the frame.....
Staypuff68- Number of posts : 28
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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.
mbasaraba- Number of posts : 823
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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?
mbasaraba- Number of posts : 823
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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?
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?
donivan65- Governor
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All the Chevy Vans have the tank fit between the frame and springs, so that dimension can't be changed, the 2nd Gens have the front crossmember moved forward to accommodate the wider tank,,,,that would be take some work to move it on a 1st Gen to put in the 24 gallon tank,,,,so the only easy way to go is down,,,,good for high rider vans,,,not so for low riders,,,,you would just have to be aware of the tank hanging down,,,,but a couple of inches would not make much difference,,,,,,
