36humpback Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 I'm having problems trying to figure out how the gas tank straps on my 36 humpback panel go. I know which way they bolt on, but can't figure out how and where the "s" shaped brackets go. I'm getting to the point where I don't even know if they go to the straps. They were off when I got it, and they were bolted onto the ends. Any help will be appreciated. I've tried two different places, but both do not seem right. Thanks Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36humpback Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 Over 100 views and nobody knows the answer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Make and model? Is a Humpback a Dodge panel truck? I think so but am a little out of the loop here. I don't have the answer as I have not seen straps like your picture. Also the picture is a little confusing. I see steering linkage. Which end of the vehicle is this gas tank on? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryLime Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 I came back here looking for the solve as I was stumped by the S brackets . If the tank fits right without them go with that and mark the brackets "for something else". Best Wishes....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 The 3 dots look like spot welds. Is there any sign they could have broken free from one of the other pieces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Maybe the brackets go above the tank, with the straps drawing the tank up into the brackets? I have never worked on one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36humpback Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 (edited) On 6/30/2022 at 10:37 PM, 36humpback said: I'm having problems trying to figure out how the gas tank straps on my 36 humpback panel go. I know which way they bolt on, but can't figure out how and where the "s" shaped brackets go. I'm getting to the point where I don't even know if they go to the straps. They were off when I got it, and they were bolted onto the ends. Any help will be appreciated. I've tried two different places, but both do not seem right. Thanks Bob more pics of what straps look like. The end with the bolt, bolts to the cross member just behind the transmission. The back end bolts to the tank support shown in one of the pictures. It is a 36 Dodge humpback panel. the tank is on the driver's side running front to back. The gas cap is right below the driver's seat. (no OSHA back then) Bob Edited July 3, 2022 by 36humpback (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Not to be a smart a$$ but do you have the parts catalog and service manual for the truck? The exploded views in the parts catalog might help is all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryLime Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Best suggestion yet right there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36humpback Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 1 hour ago, 3macboys said: Not to be a smart a$$ but do you have the parts catalog and service manual for the truck? The exploded views in the parts catalog might help is all. I have a 36-40 master parts list for job rated trucks, and all it shows is the strap itself. No nuts,bolts, or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36humpback Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 I think I figured out how the different pieces go together. The "S" bracket goes over the top of the rear bracket so the tank goes against it on top. (with cushioning added of course). Thanks for everyone's input and help. Bob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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