I would suggest checking out Jap scrap trucks, they might have a similar tank.
I'm thinking about moving the tank to behind the axle. The stock location makes
it difficult to run dual exhaust out to the back of the truck.
Alan Gingles
1948 Chevy 1314
http://www.nucleus.com/~agingles
Bartman wrote:
> This is a little premature, but I think I saw on Alan Gingles truck a
> gastank mounted between the frame rail and the drive shaft. I would be
> interested in knowing what vehicle a guy could adapt the tank out of for
> that application without too much trouble. Not sure if I want to keep the
> seat tank too or do away with it completeley. anyone got any suggestions??
>
> Bartman
> 1951 3100
> OutStandingInMyField
> Some Where On The High Plaines Of Kansas
> http://www.nckcn.com/homepage/rsmith/bartmans.htm
> http://www.nckcn.com/homepage/rsmith/bct.htm
> http://www.nckcn.com/homepage/rsmith/donorcar.htm
> http://www.nckcn.com/homepage/rsmith/gctl.htm
> http://www.nckcn.com/homepage/rsmith/boneyard.htm
> http://www.nckcn.com/homepage/rsmith/classic.htm
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Maertens" <mcdac@rconnect.com>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2000 10:59 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] Bye bye '51
>
> > Hello group,
> > I've been off the list for several months and missed you all terribly!
> > I sold my 1951 1/2 ton last fall but two days later (much to my wife's
> > dismay) bought a 1970 GMC long box. I joined the appropriate group for
> > that era and although they seem to be a nice helpful bunch, they're not
> > as much fun as this oletruck clan.
> > I may stick around the list for awhile just to catch up on things but
> > my real motive is more mercenary. I tried to give the guy that bought my
> > '51 most of the spare parts that I had but stopped when the cab and box
> > were full. I'd like to sell the rest of the Advance Design parts that I
> > have and will post an ad at Oletrucks.org when I have completed an
> > inventory. All parts are from a 1949,1950 and 1951 trucks. It would be
> > really great if someone would buy it all. I'd give you a good deal! Off
> > the top of my head here's a partial list of the used parts:
> >
> > 2 doors from a 1950 deluxe cab
> > complete bed and fenders (less floor) short box
> > radiator-1951, 3100
> > radiator-1949,3800
> > pair of corner glass for deluxe cab
> > starters, generators, coils (all 6 volt)
> > windshield glass
> > hubcaps
> > spare tire carrier (1951) under bed type
> > distributor (216)
> > 1957 Chev. car rear end, trans. and driveshaft. Set up to fit the pre
> > 1955 AD truck.
> > misc. door handles, latches and hardware
> > vacuum windshield wiper motors
> > ignition switches, glove box lock, door locks (some w/keys)
> > rochester carbs.
> > hood side emblems
> > and more that I can't remember right now, but maybe over the weekend
> > I'll get an inventory taken.
> >
> > It's good to be back on the list!
> > John '70 GMC
> > Minnesota
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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