Still looking for a fuel tank

1arunem · February 10th, 2009, 08:53 AM

Thought I had located a good used tank for my 56 Olds 88 but it turned out to be from a 55 which I understand will not work.

My original is long gone so any help locating one would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
Warren..

audiodox · February 10th, 2009, 09:15 AM

You best bet may be to find out what other GM models of the same design period used similar parts and go from there. I've found a lot of times when you virtually can't find the exact parts for a particular year/make/model that cross referencing period models of the same manufacturer works out

Hope that helps!

f-85 · February 10th, 2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1arunem

Thought I had located a good used tank for my 56 Olds 88 but it turned out to be from a 55 which I understand will not work.

My original is long gone so any help locating one would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
Warren..

AHHHH just run a fuel cell in the trunk!

1arunem · February 10th, 2009, 09:34 AM

The fuel cell deal actually crossed my mind but the car is way too original to do that to it.

Anyone know what other make/model tanks (if any) are the same?

Thanks again.
Warren..

J-(Chicago) · February 10th, 2009, 10:43 AM

Try calling
Gas Alley Streetrods
Phone: 913-244-0112

They may be able to steer you in the right direction.
Or post a wanted ad on the H.A.M.B.

1arunem · February 11th, 2009, 10:09 AM

Well, I 'think' I found a tank that will work. I 'fit' it last night and it is just a hair too wide but otherwise fits well. I will bend the lips up just a bit and it should clear the spare tire well and the opposite side (ds) spring perch.

I think maybe it was from a 98 instead of an 88.

Found an old guy that had alot of old cars and he had a "Brand new" original, never used tank.

It is in great shape except for the obvious evidence that a mouse was living in it and one hole the size of a nickel which I will fix.

The tank was stored on end and I think that either water or rat pee collected in that one spot and rusted it.

I have also ordered a fuel sending unit off ebay. Anyone have experience with those (guy is from Wisconsin)?

audiodox · February 11th, 2009, 10:20 AM

lol, sending units are fun :P just be careful not to tear the sock, and make sure the ring makes a tight seal. I messed up on mine once and had gas spilling everywhere when I drove up a steep incline.

1arunem · February 11th, 2009, 12:23 PM

Any idea where I can find the fasteners that hold the sending unit onto the tank? The guy I got the tank from did not have them.

Warren..

February 10th, 2009, 08:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
1arunem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 25	Still looking for a fuel tank Thought I had located a good used tank for my 56 Olds 88 but it turned out to be from a 55 which I understand will not work. My original is long gone so any help locating one would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Warren..

February 10th, 2009, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,696	Try calling Gas Alley Streetrods Phone: 913-244-0112 They may be able to steer you in the right direction. Or post a wanted ad on the H.A.M.B. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

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February 10th, 2009, 09:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
audiodox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 28	You best bet may be to find out what other GM models of the same design period used similar parts and go from there. I've found a lot of times when you virtually can't find the exact parts for a particular year/make/model that cross referencing period models of the same manufacturer works out Hope that helps!

February 10th, 2009, 09:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
1arunem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 25	The fuel cell deal actually crossed my mind but the car is way too original to do that to it. Anyone know what other make/model tanks (if any) are the same? Thanks again. Warren..

February 11th, 2009, 10:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
1arunem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 25	Well, I 'think' I found a tank that will work. I 'fit' it last night and it is just a hair too wide but otherwise fits well. I will bend the lips up just a bit and it should clear the spare tire well and the opposite side (ds) spring perch. I think maybe it was from a 98 instead of an 88. Found an old guy that had alot of old cars and he had a "Brand new" original, never used tank. It is in great shape except for the obvious evidence that a mouse was living in it and one hole the size of a nickel which I will fix. The tank was stored on end and I think that either water or rat pee collected in that one spot and rusted it. I have also ordered a fuel sending unit off ebay. Anyone have experience with those (guy is from Wisconsin)?

February 11th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
audiodox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 28	lol, sending units are fun :P just be careful not to tear the sock, and make sure the ring makes a tight seal. I messed up on mine once and had gas spilling everywhere when I drove up a steep incline.

February 11th, 2009, 12:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
1arunem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 25	Any idea where I can find the fasteners that hold the sending unit onto the tank? The guy I got the tank from did not have them. Warren..