new fuel tank for 353 CCKW

[bud44750]

I recently pulled a 1942 CCKW dump winch out of the woods in Washington State. It no longer had the issue fuel tank but a round oil drum instead. I'd like to build a reproduction and would appreciate any tips on dimensions, fabrication tips etc.

[mudflap]

Hi Bud44750,

That would be a really cool metal fabrication project...

Awhile back I saw a post where a guy made a set of tanks out of stainless steel. His particular truck required two (don't remember the exact application - a wrecker, maybe), but it had a left and right tank that were very similar in configuration to the tank on a CCKW.

I'll take a look through my notes and bookmarks to see if I can dig up that link.

I can also measure the tank on my truck and pass along the dimensions.

Best Regards...

p.s. Your dump is a 353, correct? Fuel tank on the right side?

[bud44750]

Yes, I finally have it home and found 5 stuck valves and 4 stuck liters so that's what I've been dealing with lately. I really would like to get back to the gas tank fabrication for the winter project if you ever found that URL for the tank fabrication or have any dimensions to get started with.

[bud44750]

Just acquired a ring mount with no legs for my 1942 CCKW open cab. Looking for legs .will M135 truck legs fit or can they be adapted?