After some consideration where to put my tank in my '50 I used the original tank
in stock location. Shortly after an old timer told me the problem with tanks in
the cab is in a rear end collision the bed boards or bed can be driven right
into
the cab and tank rupturing it. I've never seen a wreck that looked like this but
it sounds feasible and has me reconsidering.
Grant,
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150
Advdesign1@aol.com wrote:
> Last week during the discussion on gas tank location, I wanted to say Pickups
> 'n Panels in Print was where I published my piece on tank location last year.
> That article was promped by discussions on this list. After getting into
> Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, it turns out the back of your frame
> is a poor location as it is vulnerable to rear end collision. Inside the
> cab is quite safe. I did a fair bit of research for that article, and it was
> well received. I advocated locating a tank in the stock location for AD-TF
> panels and suburbans for those who did not want a tank inside a cab.
> Bob ADler
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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