I bought a 22 gallon stainless tank from Rock Valley about 20 years ago for my 55 Bel Air. The tank was well built, high quality, and fit well too. They were a little slow, but I knew that going in, so no biggie.

 

Thank you Ray!~ I wasn't familiar with them, and had never heard of them before having them recommended to me for custom tank construction. They seem to have a relatively new facility now (from the google maps ground view)...

 

When I built my 57 I considered Rock Valley again for the custom fuel tank, but ended up going with Rick's. I've been very satisfied with Rick's tank too, so probably wherever you can get the best deal.

 

I have a Rock Valley EFI tank. It's a very nice piece, and I would recommend.

At one time they were a little cheaper than Rick's, but don't know current pricing.

 

I have also

bought a new unused Rock Valley tank on Ebay later decided I wanted to go EFI so I sent tank back for pump install. I brush finished it and used a Williams centering kit for exhaust clearance. Great looking piece. I also had to replace the trunk floor so I bought that without spare well.

 

Based on the good reviews from you guys, and good discussions with Scott at Rock Valley, I ordered a custom tank for my '57 Nomad today... Now I can worry about something else while I wait the 5-6 weeks for arrival..

 

For what it's worth, Rock Valley has been around a long time, mainly doing gas tanks and other stuff for street rods.

 

Scott told me yesterday that he's been building stainless gas tanks (and other items) since 1971 in the same location... I complimented him on the 'new look' of his original building, and also on the recommendations I received here from his past customers!

PS. I had checked out the business location/look using google.com/maps and it *appeared* like a new building!

 

I bought a Rock Valley tank and straps a long time ago. I don't remember if I got it from Danchuk or Ecklers. Came with the raw s/steel finish. I took and polished it myself shines like a mirror. Everybody that see's it can't believe how great it looks.
Kruz

 

Because of a modification previously made to the spare tire well of my '57 Nomad (the spare tire well was removed and replaced with a same size 'storage box' - which I wanted to keep), I had to have a totally custom size tank made. It is basically a stainless steel box (10" x 11" x 33") with brackets to mount to the frame rails (rather than straps). It should hold around 15 gallons which should be enough with the LS1/4L60/3.08 gear mechanics, and not require further modifications to the body.

 

Bama,
Do you have a corvette C4 rear in there? I am planning my build and have similar issues.

thanks
Robbie OD

 

Bama,
Do you have a corvette C4 rear in there? I am planning my build and have similar issues. ...

Yes, I do... Corvette Corrections chassis with all C4 Corvette suspension/steering components... I had 11" between the front of the 'storage box' and the back of the suspension; I'm going to take 10" of it for the gas tank which will go essentially frame rail to frame rail. By getting the tank as high as I can get it without hitting the floor, and making it 11" deep, I can get a bit more than 15 gallons in it.

if you are interested in more details, send me a PM and I'll give you some additional info..

Gary