Desoto Fuel, Gas tank question....

[thrashingcows]

I've been searching through the archives, and could not find a definite answer. Will the 46-48 Plymouth/Dodge metal tanks from Tanks Inc work in my 48 Desoto?

I came across one post where a forum member put one in his D24...these D24 are the same basic size as the Chrysler's and Desotos...right? So that should mean I could use this tank in my 48 Desoto?

Just wanted to get the opinions of the experts before I drop $250 on a new tank.

[thrashingcows]

Thank you for the confirmation. That is what I thought, but wanted to be sure.

[thrashingcows]

I plan on using an aftermarket unit. But modifications are no problem.

[Mike Petersen]

There is a oem tank on Ebay. Posted a few days ago. I had my oem tank cleaned out and reused it.

[4dr orphan]

I've been searching through the archives, and could not find a definite answer. Will the 46-48 Plymouth/Dodge metal tanks from Tanks Inc work in my 48 Desoto?

I came across one post where a forum member put one in his D24...these D24 are the same basic size as the Chrysler's and Desotos...right? So that should mean I could use this tank in my 48 Desoto?

Just wanted to get the opinions of the experts before I drop $250 on a new tank.

We bought the tank as illustrated. I had planned of a cleaning & re-coating of the OEM tank for about $75. Wrong! The estimate came in between $250 & $275. For that price, I cought the tank (from Tanks) for $250. Now I know what I have in our 48 S11. A NEW tank. The only downside is it's 2 1/2 gallons smaller than OEM. I still have the OEM tank. It's solid, but minus the sending unit. It's available for $50 + shipping) from Michigan.

[thrashingcows]

Thanks agian for the comments and experiences guys...appreciate it.

Here's what my tank looked like when I pulled it out of Fernando...

Had about 8lbs of sand, rust and debris in the bottom too. Never seen a tank that bad before.

[Robert Horne]

Here is a photo of a Jeep fuel tank. These are available on ebay,

for around $100. I believe they hold about 15 gallons.

[thrashingcows]

What year of Jeep for that tank?

[Robert Horne]

I believe this was around 1980.

I see many of these replacement tanks on ebay. The ones from the late

70s look to fit our Plymouths ok....

[Robert Horne]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-15-Gal-Gas-Fuel-Tank-For-3-8-4-2-5-0-GAS-/290773316267?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AJeep%7CYear%3A1976&hash=item43b370b2ab&vxp=mtr

I did an ebay search for 1976 Jeep fuel tank. $106 shipped......

and 1986......$96.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-15-Gal-Gas-Fuel-Tank-For-2-5-3-8-4-2-5-0-GAS-/130764786314?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AJeep%7CYear%3A1986&hash=item1e72304a8a&vxp=mtr