rapidride2 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I am beginning an attempt to source a gas tank for my fathers' 2-door 56' Roadmaster. Is this a stand alone tank as far as design. Tanks Inc. catalog runs from 41-54 only. I myself am not interested in an aftermarket tank. Would other years work? Would a super or 4-door roadmaster work? Thanks for all who can help. Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 All 1956 Ser. 50 Super and Ser.70 Roadmaster will fit. Tank Gasoline 3.001-1169815 Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidyavidy Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Not sure of the difference between Century and Roadmaster, but I just helped a friend install a new tank in his '56 Century using a Tank's Inc. tank, part #B1-B. I just had to carefully measure for the filler neck offset before ordering since there are 4 possibilities. When measuring for the offset, keep in mind that the 31.5" dimension runs side-to-side, and the 27.5" dimension runs front-to-back. Of course the car my friend bought did not have a tank to begin with, so I had nothing to compare to for a replacement. I measured from the rear of the tank mounting area to the center of the opening where the filler neck goes up through, then subtracted that number from the overall 27.5" tank dimension to get my neck offset dimension. Guess I lucked out as the tank fit perfectly. I also used Tank's other related components to complete the installation: a B1-S fuel sending unit, B1-STA pair of tank straps (style A), and TC gas cap. Hope this info helps.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Seems to me that the Roadmaster and Super gas tanks should all be the same from 1954 through 1956, as the bodies and chassis are virtually the same. There will be some differences between Roadmaster and Century, as Century is a narrower and shorter car than the Roadmaster.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 1954 and 1955 ser 50-70 has the same parts numbers, but has not the same parts number as 1956 ser.50-70 Leif in Sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidride2 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 I dont have a hollander book around. Any leads on a 56 super or roadmaster 2 or 4 door tank? Wheatbelt couldnt help me. My other leads have all lead to nowhere. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) Hollander says a 1953 Super or Roadmaster fits your 56, but tha's it.Where are located?edit) Several sites claim '41 thru '54 so don't know why a repro 53 wouldn't work. If you have the old tank and can give good dimensions, I'm sure somebody can match it up http://www.ebay.com/itm/1941-1954-Buick-Universal-Car-Steel-Gas-Fuel-Tank-/271012555601?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ABuick&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f199b6b51 Edited December 28, 2012 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidride2 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hollander says a 1953 Super or Roadmaster fits your 56, but tha's it.Where are located?edit) Several sites claim '41 thru '54 so don't know why a repro 53 wouldn't work. If you have the old tank and can give good dimensions, I'm sure somebody can match it up 1941 to 1954 Buick Universal Car Steel Gas Fuel Tank | eBayWow. Thats interesting??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 MrEarl.My Hollander catalog 1952-1963 tells it will not fit. Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 How bad is the original tank? Had my 55 Roadmaster tank done at a "Renu" type place. No problems after 6 months . Only difference it is black which matches the undercoating anyway. And no dimensional problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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