Hey. I just bought an old '56 Ford and I am trying to find some good options for moving the gas tank from the cab to somewhere under the bed. I want to move it partly for safety raesons (my mom is worried about it blowing up...) and partly because I would like to have the extra romm behind the seat. Any resources on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

 

Do a search under mustang gas tank. I think that most of the people here use the 64 to 68 mustang tank and I think if you look in the tech section they will show you how to do the install. Here is the link. Ed

http://www.gastanks.com/fordtanks.htm

 

Also, there is an excellent article by John Niolin showing the step-by-step procedure on the mustang tank install between the rear frame rails. It is in the archive section of this site. Also, you can even ask the author if there are any points you get hung up on. If you don't want to remove the bed, I have seen people put the tank in the bed of the truck up close to the cab. Good luck, John Try: https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles...stangtank.html

 

Thanks a bunch guys. I'll probably have lots more questions in the near future if you are interested in offering advice. Bryan

 

I got mine for my 50 F1 from Kustomtanks.com aluminum and they made to fit for a side fill, I put the fill on the driver side through the frame and put in a 88 probe flip open door for the filler.

http://www.bonusbuilt.com/copper/dis...tup&cat=&pos=5

works and looks great. no bed modification.

 

I just installed the 22 gallon tank from gastanks.com in my 54 F-100. I ordered the tank and sending unit for a 1970 mustang. REceived my order in South Mississippi in 3 days! Very impressive for a first time order. It required a little trimming on the inside of lower frame rails but looks and fits great. Many thanks to John Niolin as I used his info and pictures to go by. YOU ARE THE MAN!!! later, Steve

 

Has anyone moved the tank and used the factory fill neck?

 

I'm working on moving my gas tank out of the cab on my 56. From what I understand, the most common place to mount it is between the rails behind the rear axle. My only concern on this is that putting the tank there displaces the spare tire. One truck i saw actually had the gas tank under the cab instead of in it. Has anyone here ever done something like that or does anybody have information on it?

 

yea, someone did it... FORD !! on the 53-56 modelsa the tank was under the cab behind the drivers running board... there are aftermarket poly tanks that fill that spot perfectly.

Losing your spare is a drawback of the mustang install... but mine will lay gently on my bed (with appropriate padding of course) ..

later

john

 

Uh John, 53-55 were the years. TYPO. John, do you know if there is a difference in the running board supports on the 56? I seem to recall that the earlier models with the under-cab tank had a different support that had flat areas to support the tank. If this is correct, then 56restore, you will need to locate driver-side supports for the 53-55. Also, I replaced the tank in my 54 last year. I bought the poly tank from Sac Vintage Ford. It worked great. John

 

Hi John

I bet you wanted to say 53-55.

Chuck

 

oh well... even if my year is not included, I'd like to find out a little more about them. Where would be a good place to look for those aftermarket tanks? Perhaps there is a way I can mount it anyway...
Bryan

 

Hi Bryan

I have a 17 gal No Limit Engineering tank install in my 1956 frame behind the rear axle.

If you want, you can see it in my gallery.

Chuck