Correct Gas Tank???

[Guest Jerry Callahan]

I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me if my gas tank on my 1952 B-3-C pickup is correct. It appears to be a two-piece tank, a top piece and a bottom piece. It's not held in place with straps. It has two metal bars stretched across under the lip between the top and bottom piece. One in the front and one in the back. In other words the tank is being held in place by two steel bars under the lip that seperates the top and bottom. Does this sound like it's an original tank?

As far as some of you guys trying to replace your tanks, I have a great alternative for you. I had a ’55 Buick, about 10 years ago, with a leak in the gas tank. I took the tank to a bunch of different radiator shops, but none of them would work on it. They told me that the gas in the bottom of the tank had turned to varnish and they couldn’t weld it for fear of it exploding. I found a place that actually cut a hole in the top of the tank and then sand blasted the inside. They sealed up the hole in the top and all of the other small holes and then pressure tested it. They put some kind of coating on the inside and a different coating on the outside. When I got it back it looked like a brand new tank and it had a lifetime guaranty. I don’t know if it was my life or the car’s life. Fortunately I’m still here and the car is gone. I found the name on the Internet and called one of the local franchisees last week, because I’m thinking about doing the same thing to my truck’s gas tank. Anyway here is the website for anyone thinking about replacing their gas tank. Like I said before, this is a great alterative.

www.gastankrenu.com

[Young Ed]

They did the tank in my 48 plymouth. Been about 3 years now with no issues. I'll post a pic of my 46's gas tank which I think would be similar to your 52. Might give you idea at least until someone comes along with a proper pic for you. Ok you cant see it very well but there is a flange that runs along the middle where the 2 halves are attached. This bolts to the frame at the front and back. Your description sounds similar to what I have. Perhaps by 52 they had switched to tank straps.

[Guest Jerry Callahan]

Hey Zen Master

Thanx for the pics. I think my tank is the same as yours. Mine does not have straps. It is held in just like yours is. Thanx again. This eases my mind a little

[flathead]

I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me if my gas tank on my 1952 B-3-C pickup is correct. It appears to be a two-piece tank, a top piece and a bottom piece. It's not held in place with straps. It has two metal bars stretched across under the lip between the top and bottom piece. One in the front and one in the back. In other words the tank is being held in place by two steel bars under the lip that seperates the top and bottom. Does this sound like it's an original tank?

www.gastankrenu.com

Yep- mine is just like yours. 1948 B1B. And mine in fulla pinholes in the bottom

[Guest Dave Claussen]

Yes, Jerry, that is almost surely the original tank. There should be some springs along with the bolts that attach the tank to the frame brackets. They act as vibration dampeners. I have a B3C as well and the tank you describe is the same as what I have. My tank is in fairly good shape but has some varnish from fuel left in the tank for a number of years. There are several threads in the archives regarding the cleaning, repair and sealing of tanks. An exact repalcement tank has yet to be found for Dodge Pilothouse trucks. Seems they're not made for one reason or another. The popular theory is that Mother Dodge has not given their blessing on the reproduction of them which leaves those in need of a replacement tank to find alternate avenues. Repair is the odds-on favorite remedy. Good luck.