'41 120 Gas Tank

Posted by Trog On 2009/4/29 21:31:49

The gas tank on my '41 120 over the years accumulated much rust and flaking off of material inside and after having it cleaned, it developed at least two leaks near previously rather large areas of solder. I belive the sheet metal wall on the bottom is now too thin and I'm looking for options. Have checked one Packard vendor and they are out; the other is out of town for a few days. The first shop can do the Gas Tank Renu process but from the time I had this done a decade ago, the price is now right at $500. I'm trying to find a substitute tank, a new cheaper substitute. A '41-48 Chevy I though looked close but the pickup tube and filler tube are 180 degrees from where I need them. Since this '41 120 has a wide hose connection for the filler tube, if I can find a tank of suitable size, I can cut the metal filler tube off if necessary. Looking for a suitable tank of dimesnions 30-32" wide, 18-20" long, and about 9" tall with filler tube on the driver side. Anyone have any ideas? I've looked at some Hudsons, Frazers, and even Mopars but can find nothing that will fit. This tank is a classical rectangular shape.