P15 Gas Tank dimensions??

[BobT-47P15]

Does anyone have handy the dimensions of a P15 gas tank (length, width and

depth)?

I was looking this morning at a catalog of replacement gas tanks at O'Reilly

Auto. They have some listed (and have pictures) for various makes of cars -

but, of course, nothing old as late 40s.

I can't measure mine since the car isn't here.....and the parts and repair

manuals didn't give dimensions.......only said capacity 17 gallons.

Some new tanks might be useable with slight remodeling for placement of

center float hole and revising the filler neck a bit.

Tank from a 47 coupe.............

Here's one on their list that might work.........30 1/4 x 23 1/2 x 7 1/2......17 GAL...don't

know what specific vehicle it fits. Was just guessing while at the store. Maybe not

as long. COST $314.99

[mrwrstory]

I assume you know about "Tanks". It's a hot rod aftermarket co. Also there's the aftermarket resto companies that have product specific to a particular car. Certainly no Plymouth stuff but a 40's Chev or Ford might work as all cars of a similar era tend to be configured in a similar way. Obviously, you'd need to resolve the sender/gauge issue which was a challenge for me.

Check this catalog

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

[james curl]

Tanks new add in this months Street Rodder, page 17 lists a tank and picture for 41-48 Dodge & Plymouth at $215.00. It is 30" x 16" x 8" and the part # is 48DP-A and it is steel.

[BobT-47P15]

From that Truck and Car Shop catalog.........a gas tank for 41-48 Chevy....

$150......

The Chevy tank sending unit greatly resembles a P15 item......$35

Edited December 7, 2012 by BobT-47P15

[BobT-47P15]

From Tanks, Inc............$230

Kinda homely with that smooth exterior.............

[greg g]

I was just under my car the other day as the temporary gas tank repair I made a year ago finally gave way. So I will also be in te market for a tank. from looking at the stock tank, it seems that the way the filler fits into the tank is an improtant consideration as a tank like the chevy one pictured the inlet may interfere withthe frame. I was told by some one they used a tank listed for a 46 through 48 Ford, but the sending unit hole is in a different position from the MOPAR locations. I think the one above looks like it would be the trick despite its slightly odd appearence. here is ont ford unit listed by Speeday motors

Edited December 7, 2012 by greg g

[mrwrstory]

The Chevy tank sending unit greatly resembles a P15 item......$35

Bob, the Chevy electrics are waaaay diff. from the Plymouth's. I have a Chevy tank and new sending unit in my car but I had to resort to a Chevy gauge mounted seperately. I'm hoping to mount a Chevy mechanism behind the Plymouth gauge face some day. You might get by with the Plymouth sender if you can figger a way to mount it on/in the tank.

Edited December 8, 2012 by mrwrstory

[Young Ed]

Bill isnt that a much later chevy tank you are using? I have a couple p15 tanks sitting here I can measure for someone.

[mrwrstory]

Bill isnt that a much later chevy tank you are using?

Yes, mine is a later tank but the point I wanted to make is, 'tho the Chevy sending unit looks similar, the circuitry to make the gauge work is diff. If you could fit the Plymouth sending unit into the Chevy tank, I think you're in business.

[Robert Horne]

Check out Jeep tanks on ebay. About $100 new.

Some are 20 gal, some are 13 gal......and others.

[BobT-47P15]

Bill.....I didn't realize the Chevy float works different from Mopar.....so I can

see that won't be workable then. I have a good Plymouth float, new a few

years ago.

Ed, if you can measure a tank it would be helpful. The O'Reilly book lists

the tanks by measurement, as well as by vehicle they fit. Saw a couple

O'Reilly reps at a car show near here in October, they had brochures

about gas tanks. That's why I went by the store to check further.

It would be a really good thing if someone could find a replacement tank

for our old Mopars that resembles the original in construction and has the

float hole and filler neck in needed positions. I wouldn't care what brand

vehicle it came from if it was useable.

And.....another question......did the shape and layout of tanks change

much from the 40s up thru the mid 50s?

[RobertKB]

There have been several threads in the past on replacement tanks. I know Rockwood put a new tank under his Chrysler without a lot of trouble. Maybe try the search function.

[Plymouthy Adams]

Tanks INC. seems to be the tank most use..while not an eact duplicate of the original (pinch lines) supposeldy a rather simple bolt in..

[OldDad67]

Bill.....I didn't realize the Chevy float works different from Mopar.....so I can

see that won't be workable then. I have a good Plymouth float, new a few

years ago.

Ed, if you can measure a tank it would be helpful. The O'Reilly book lists

the tanks by measurement, as well as by vehicle they fit. Saw a couple

O'Reilly reps at a car show near here in October, they had brochures

about gas tanks. That's why I went by the store to check further.

It would be a really good thing if someone could find a replacement tank

for our old Mopars that resembles the original in construction and has the

float hole and filler neck in needed positions. I wouldn't care what brand

vehicle it came from if it was useable.

And.....another question......did the shape and layout of tanks change

much from the 40s up thru the mid 50s?

I have an old 57 Chevy tank that measures up pretty well to my P-15. I want to have dual exhaust without interference with my tank. I plan on cutting a hole in the top of the tank for the stock P-15 sender and using the Chev sender less the float to pick up the fuel. The tank on the Chev is 8" deep same as the P-15 and the fuel inlet is on the same side as the P-15. Just need some 2" fuel hose and a 2" to 2 1/4 adaper to hook up my stock inlet at the fender. I like the 57 Chev over the 55 and 56 tanks because of the vent that's the only difference between the tanks. Just my two cents.

[BobT-47P15]

Deep

wide

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fill tube center

.......and more........

Tanks, Shel..........

[Mike Petersen]

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[55 Fargo]

Tanks new add in this months Street Rodder, page 17 lists a tank and picture for 41-48 Dodge & Plymouth at $215.00. It is 30" x 16" x 8" and the part # is 48DP-A and it is steel.

I used this very tank in my 47 Chrysler, although it is not exactly as stock, it was a nice easy fit, with some minor modification.

The tank is well made, priced right. I am very happy with it, and no issues with the gas line ferrule to deal with.... can post pics if you want Bob T.

http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=226/category_id=68/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd226.htm

[BobT-47P15]

Thanks everyone for the helpful input. I think it's time I gotta do

something about the tank on the convert. And son in law Dale's

coupe definitely needs a new tank. He did some exterior repair on his

with fiberglass but new additional things kept turning up.

His coupe is currently on the back burner as he's been doing repairs

on the convert.....but it's been slowed because of various work and

health matters.

Did get old roof cut off and new one started in place.......