1956 Floor Under Fuel Tank

[Sheldon S.]

I am looking for some picture of what the area under the fuel tank should look like. Mine has been butchered a bit and I believe that both open areas on the outside have two identical holes in the slightly recessed area. In the centre of the floor there is a small hump about 3/4-1 inch in height that goes from the wall behind the seats towards the rear. Then I think there was just one round hole. Picture would be really nice just to confirm so I can repair properly.

thanks
Sheldon

[David B.]

Re: 1956 Floor Under Fuel Tank

For starters, if you have Chev parts manual look in the parts illustration section for 56-57 Corvette underbody - Front view (grp. 12.981). Illustration shows original fuel tank section But does not show hole locations.

[Richard M.]

Re: 1956 Floor Under Fuel Tank

Here are a few I found of a 1957 underbody in the gas tank area, which likely may be identical to the 1956.

Rich

[Richard M.]

Re: 1956 Floor Under Fuel Tank

Another 1957.... I've noticed over the years some 56-62 cars had some of the vent holes cut out, others not.

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[John J.]

Re: 1956 Floor Under Fuel Tank

Here is one from my 57197CE6EC-2EF7-48DE-9A83-9AAA3E93584B.jpgA91ACD27-F1AE-42E6-81BD-B6CE16C24D11.jpg

[Sheldon S.]

Re: 1956 Floor Under Fuel Tank

Thanks for all the great pics and info. I was on holidays and missed seeing these until now. Just what I needed.