Gas tank replacement

[themoose74]

Hi guys,

Seems like my pinhole leaks were too many and too big and my attempts at repairing did not hold. So, I am in the market for a new tank for the M.

I read on another post that there are some "modern" replacements that will work:

1975-1985 Ford E-350 van
Early 90's S-10 pickup

If replacing an original tank with one of the above substitutes, what, if any, modifications need to be done?
Will the original brackets still work or do replacements need to be made or bought?
How about the filler tank-will it line up correctly?
Gas intake and vent lines-will the original fixture that mounts to the tank still fit?
How about the electrical line for the float and gauge?
And finally, what else am I forgetting about??

Thank you in advance for all help and suggestions. Looks like I might be sitting on the sidelines for parade day.
Bo

[8543bob]

Good morning,
I have had several fuel tanks, both gas and diesel, duplicated for marine installations. The ones I had fabricated are an exact match for the one removed. Usually they are made from aluminum, price is not tooooo bad. I have been using a company on Long Island , NY called Alloy Metals, Philip, nice people. I'm sure they can make you up a fuel tank out of whatever material you might want. GOOD LUCK BOB

[DeputyDiesel]

I used a tank from a 1989 s10 blazer. BRAND NEW it was under $100 with the sending unit and all that jazz. it fits with the stock straps and longer bolts. the filler neck is very close and only took slight modification. the fuel gage in my vehicle was not stock so with a little messing around i got it to work. my fuel and vent lines are different i will assume being a different engine.
This was in my 1954 m43 ambulance.

[vinnytruck]

8543bob Are you saying that this L.I. company will make a gas tank almost exact to the M37 tank that I need?

[Cal_Gary]

Gerald's is still for sale over in the Swap meet section-a great guy to deal with!
Gary

[k8icu]

Why not try this http://gastankrenu.com/

Maybe they can fix up your tank good as new.

[MSeriesRebuild]

Why not try this http://gastankrenu.com/

Maybe they can fix up your tank good as new.

gastankrenu does a great job, and they can fix it. The process is expensive and then there is shipping of an oversized item. You may not like the cost, but you will have a superb tank that is your original. It also comes back with a lifetime warranty.

[Rich]

themoose74,
I have a Renued Gas tank in my M-37, It cost 300 dollars with shipping to the nearest dealer shop in West Virginia (from Asheboro NC).
It does have a lifetime warranty. It does have a rubberized coating on the outside of the tank, so if originality is
what you are looking for it may fall short of your expectations. Mine was done 4 years ago, it has never leaked.
It is no fun to be the guy whose truck is stuck by the side of the road due to trash from the fuel tank, I have seen
it happen to often.
Rich M-37

[WarrenD]

I just installed one done by gastankrenu. The exterior coating is very thin and when painted looks very close to original with a very slight texture but no discernable thickness added.

[Elwood]

gastankrenu does a great job, and they can fix it. The process is expensive and then there is shipping of an oversized item. You may not like the cost, but you will have a superb tank that is your original. It also comes back with a lifetime warranty.

When I had my M37 tank done at the closest Gas Tank Renu franchisee, they told me that the work would only have a two-year warranty, because the truck is 3/4 ton or larger (the guy doing the work knew at first look what vehicle the tank was from, and said they'd done M37 tanks before). He stated that the lifetime warranty is available only for passenger cars and 1/2 ton trucks.

From the Gas Tank Renu website: "We are so sure of our patented process, that we offer a limited LIFETIME NATIONWIDE WARRANTY on every passenger car or light truck tank repaired and two years on all other tanks."

I've emailed the corporate office of Gas Tank Renu regarding how their warranty applies to 3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks, and will follow-up here if I receive a reply.

[MSeriesRebuild]

I don't know what the next time may bring; however we have received paper work stating the lifetime warranty applied on every tank they have done for us.

It really sounds a bit foolish to only offer that on certain tanks, I mean what would it matter what the tank went on as long as a warranty issue did not involve some type of physical damage which obviously would not be covered regardless of the application it was used in.

[WarrenD]

I can see a difference in warranty for commercial vs non-commercial use but otherwise it should be the same.

[MSeriesRebuild]

I can see a difference in warranty for commercial vs non-commercial use but otherwise it should be the same.

I can't even see that honestly. A tank isn't subjected to wear if it's installed correctly; and the rust issues that affect any non treated tank over time is no longer an issue after it goes through their process unless something with the actual process or their workmanship come up short. I don't see obvious reasoning except they just chose not to warranty some tanks just because they can.

[WarrenD]

Charles, While I agree that there should not be a difference based on commercial vs non-commercial it is a fact that it happens throughout the automotive industry. Not saying it's right, but there is a perception that commercial gear is rode hard and put up wet which leads it to fail sooner and bigger. I agree with what you say, not much you can do to a gas tank that is properly installed and the warranty shouyld be the warranty regardless. I'll have to dig out the paperwork on mine, but I seem to recall that it has a lifetime warranty.