63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

[Ron R.]

How canI tell the difference if a tank was installed by a dealer or came from the factory with the tank?

[Keith B.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

I really don't think no dealer was going to instal a NO3 big tank. That is very involved.

[Bill M.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

I am sure if a dealer did do it he would not write N O3 in the 2 areas nor would he patch up the bulk head rivet holes. If you think the tank is not factory it was probably installed by a previous owner.

[Ron R.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

I totally agree.

[Wayne M.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

How can tell the difference if a tank was installed by a dealer or came from the factory with the tank?

Agree with other comments --- this ain't no first-time bolt-in job. You'd at least have to work from the AIM (seven pages), with the correct factory components [of which there are many].

Now I know of one case where a dealer has removed the tank from a new big block '66 due to request from the potential buyer.

[Ron R.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

I'm not sure if my tank is factory or dealer installed, I agree their is a lot involved to have a dealer replace the quarters, the bulkhead with the correct brackets and rivet's, rework the wheel wells, place the jack hook in correct location, install the tank straps correctly, not sure if another wiring harness is required for the tank sending unit, etc..... but I just don't know, but everything looks 100% correct from what I can tell, I can post pictures if need to.........

[Joe L.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

I'm not sure if my tank is factory or dealer installed, I agree their is a lot involved to have a dealer replace the quarters, the bulkhead with the correct brackets and rivet's, rework the wheel wells, place the jack hook in correct location, install the tank straps correctly, not sure if another wiring harness is required for the tank sending unit, etc..... but I just don't know, but everything looks 100% correct from what I can tell, I can post pictures if need to.........

Ron-------


The fact that it appears 100% correct is another clue that a dealer did not do it. The chances are great that if a dealer did it, it would not be 100% correct. Why would the dealer at that time have cared that it be 100% correct?

[Wayne M.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

I'm not sure if my tank is factory or dealer installed, I agree their is a lot involved to have a dealer replace the quarters, the bulkhead with the correct brackets and rivet's, rework the wheel wells, place the jack hook in correct location, install the tank straps correctly, not sure if another wiring harness is required for the tank sending unit, etc..... but I just don't know, but everything looks 100% correct from what I can tell, I can post pictures if need to.........

Ron --- pictures would certainly help. As for the rear (outside) big tank quarter panels # 3832441-2, they are the same contour as regular production, but with some shaving on the lips in a few locations. And to boot, for a '63, they'd be the same color of fiberglass as the rest of the body panels, so I doubt a Chevy dealer would even be aware of this subtle touch -- but a big buck restorer --- yes.

You may be referring to the (inside) underbody wheelhouse filler panels (pic).

[Ron R.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

It's been a while since I posted any pictures, how was it done?

[Michael G.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

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Here's one simple way: When you reply, you will see the above menu. Select the 3rd icon from the right, then the screen below will come up. Select "Basic Uploader"

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Then this will come up:

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Select: "From Computer", then select "Choose file". Find the picture file on your computer that you wish to upload and select it and hit "upload". That should do it. There are other ways, too.

[Ron R.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

thanks guys, I'll give it a try!

[Ron R.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

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[Ron R.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

Please check some of my pictures and let me know what you think. Is their someone from NCRS who could actually come to my home for a more detailed observation.

Any help is greatly appreciated, purchased car in 1968, build date is Nov 5 1962

[Don H.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

Ron
I would suggest you join your closest nearby chapter, and make friends with the people running it. Perhaps you could offer your car for the subject of a tech session that you would take your car to, and the car be put up on a lift for members to check out. There must be people in the chapter with knowledge of your year car with N03 who would conduct the session. Local club members would probably learn a lot looking at your car, whether original or not.

[Ron R.]

Re: 63 Dealer vs Factory installed Big Tank

Ron
I would suggest you join your closest nearby chapter, and make friends with the people running it. Perhaps you could offer your car for the subject of a tech session that you would take your car to, and the car be put up on a lift for members to check out. There must be people in the chapter with knowledge of your year car with N03 who would conduct the session. Local club members would probably learn a lot looking at your car, whether original or not.

Thanks, great suggestion, I live in the Cincinnati area