Billy:
Short wheelbase '56 Stepside.
Carl Ham
'56 TF Stepside
Pontiac, IL
>From: "Billy Gibson" <bgibson@internetwork.net>
>Reply-To: "Billy Gibson" <bgibson@internetwork.net>
>To: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>,
><lauriecorbett@ns.sympatico.ca>, <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] gas tank
>Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 20:20:15 -0600
>
>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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