Feelers for 1961 Super 88 holiday fuel tank
April 19th, 2023, 12:20 PM
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October 64 parts book shows original part # as Group 3.001, p/n 385293, 1961-62 except station wagons and F85. So a used replacement tank can come from any 1961 or 1962 full-size Olds except a Fiesta wagon.
New tanks are available for 61-64 Chevrolets but I'm not 100% sure if the Chevy tank is a direct fit for same years Oldsmobiles, and the tank manufacturers won't confirm it.
Even though the 88s and the big Chevy are all considered GM "B" bodies and both mount the tank between the rear axle and the trunk well, I've heard the Chevy tank is "fatter" than the Olds and may be a really tight fit.
New tanks are available for 61-64 Chevrolets but I'm not 100% sure if the Chevy tank is a direct fit for same years Oldsmobiles, and the tank manufacturers won't confirm it.
Even though the 88s and the big Chevy are all considered GM "B" bodies and both mount the tank between the rear axle and the trunk well, I've heard the Chevy tank is "fatter" than the Olds and may be a really tight fit.
April 19th, 2023, 02:16 PM
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Thanks for the info @rocketraider!
April 19th, 2023, 02:51 PM
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Did you try Autocity?? They may have one?? OR may know of a source.
https://www.autocityclassic.com//
I had an old 1969 Chevy blazer that I could not find a fuel tank for anywhere..
A place called TANK RENU was able to fix it for me. Maybe there is one close to your locale
https://www.gastankrenu.com/
Happy Motoring
https://www.autocityclassic.com//
I had an old 1969 Chevy blazer that I could not find a fuel tank for anywhere..
A place called TANK RENU was able to fix it for me. Maybe there is one close to your locale
https://www.gastankrenu.com/
Happy Motoring
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