Hey guys….ive tried posting this in the wanted section with no luck.

I am in need of a front tank for a 1978 f-150 4x4. 4 speed trans 8 foot bed.

My understanding is that the 78 and 79 models of this configuration had PLASTIC tanks with essentially a formed tin Brace/shield under the bottom and up the inboard side…the mounting straps should hook to the frame rail and be L shaped and go under and up the inboard side of the tank.

I realize that most of these stamped tin shields are rusted away.

That being said there HAS TO BE a usable one someplace! even if its got a few rust holes in it i will patch it as long as the overall piece is usable. and the tanks plastic so there certainly has to be a few of those out there along with the filler hose/neck.

im not concerned about the sending unit.

oh and while Im here…….a 78-79 Jade dash pad CRACK FREE. will Pay!

Some where, someone has the tank and a usable tin piece……Im willing to pay a fair price and WILL PAY SHIPPING.

Please reply here with any leads.

thanks for your time!

 

Try Todd at "the honey hole": https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...oney-hole.html

The inventory was amazing...

 

thanks bud

 

I have the plastic side tank off my 79 F250 4x4 reg cab LB, VERY LARGE AND $ TO SHIP, but those shields are IMPOSSIBLE to find not already rusted out.

Part 9K134 correct? I dug deep in some old threads on here and never could find a lead on one.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...nk-shield.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...n-a-460-a.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ctive-box.html

You would be better off to get a local Shop to fab one, or do it yourself.

These folks might have a tank? http://raybuck.com/c-203060-gas-tank...ene-tanks.html

1973-79 Ford Pickup Truck Fuel Tank

MTS COMPANY, L.C. - Ford Pickup fuel tanks

Shane clean out you PM inbox....

 

Inbox is cleaned out!

 

Can you get a shipping quote to 56560 please? Do you have the filler hose? Is it an emissions tank?

Thanks

 

I would suggest trying Raybuck 1st or these guys? They have with and with out EMS hole.

Just Gas Tanks is your complete online shop for IMS, Clarke, Acerbis, and Safari Fuel Tanks. - Just Gas Tanks.com

Filler hose

Filler Neck Supply Co Sells, Gas filler neck, Tank Filler, Fuel Filler, Tank Filler Neck, Fuel Filler Hose, Gas Filler Pipe

Mid ship fuel tank support cradle part # D7TZ9K134A - Reinforcement Assy. And more info in it here. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ank-mount.html
And mid ship sending unit info D9TZ-9275-A (replaced D7TZ-9275-H & D8TZ-9275-D) .. Fuel Sending Unit-Use w/Mid-Ship Plastic Fuel Tank / Includes float, filter screen and gasket / Obsolete

Marked: D8TF-AA, AB, AC, DA; D9TF-AA.
Applications: 1977 F250 Regular Cab 4WD from serial number Y20,001 (not a High Boy) / 1978/79 F150/250 4WD Regular Cab / 1979 F350 4WD Regular Cab.
D9TZ-9275-A =
JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN = 615-443-3086.
COLLECTORS AUTO SUPPLY in Oroville WA = 800-414-4462 (only number listed).

 

I am currently building a cradle for my truck out of 11 gauge (1/8 inch) steel. I've searched high and low for a good replacement with no luck. I will post pics of what I got so far before Super Bowl today. But another problem I have is the tank grommet for the filler hose and vent, I can't find new ones anywhere either. Any help on that will be appreciated.

 

I may have some of them...have to check this week


see a pic of my parts frame w/ tank still in it..not sure where that tank and shield wound up?

 

If you have those two tank grommets in good condition, that would be awesome. I will gladly pay you for them.

 

Well, this is how far I got before the big game. Probably could have gotten a little bit further but the neighbor kid ask me to teach him a little welding and cutting. I am always happy to teach a kid anything I can. I am going to try to reuse about half of the old cradle, only because it is still good metal and it will be faster. But I will make it all stronger and more rust resistant. Just another option for you guys that are always looking for a replacement cradle.

 

JST AUTOMOTIVE was bought out by NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX over TWO years ago.

This info was originally typed by me, but when you refer to these old posts typed years ago, some things have changed.

The quantity will probably be different (there may not be any available) and it could also be like this case, the obsolete parts vendor is no longer is business.

D9TZ-9275-A =

SID DILLON FORD in Ceresco NE has 1 = 402-665-2421.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 1 = 800-543-4959.

NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 1 = 972-937-2201.

HIGH BUCK! BOB ALLEN FORD in Overland Park KS has 3 = 800-676-0675.

 

Yes ND I know who originally typed it, I never said look what "I" found. Ok so its old, but at least it is some sort of part # help for the search.

right back at ya buddy. lol

I would go update this https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...then-some.html but you can only EDIT some things for so long....

 

I just added an additional source for the sender that I found on the Ford D2D (Dealer to Dealer ~ in-house Ford dealer locator parts locator system).

I couldn't access the D2D earlier when I typed post 12, as it was down....probably for maintenance.

 

Well since I can't edit it, I just put another post in that thread with the updated information, thanks for the updated stuff.

That thread I made is like the other READ FIRST threads, it is there, but does not really get any traffic. There is tons of info in the other read 1st threads....are people scared of "Read FIRST"? lol