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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
I take it the tank is not in the stock location or else you wouldn't have to remover the bed. In the stock bed, or box, you see I think six bolts with square internal square heads. There's also two, I think, in the metal that runs under the tailgate.
It's been a while since I replaced my bed. The truck is in storage right now so I can't get to it.
It's been a while since I replaced my bed. The truck is in storage right now so I can't get to it.
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
Replacing the transmission would be easiest if you removed the cab but again, if you're just doing a swap you should be able to the work with the cab in place but I would strongly suggest you pull out the seat. You can pull the transmission through the opening in the floor but the seat will be in the way. I pulled the transmission out of my F-1 panel fairly easy just by lifting it myself through the floor but the F-2 trans is a bigger, heavier beast and you'll need assistance to lift it out. If you can use a engine cherry picker and some one to help you should be OK.
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
I scanned through your previous posts without reading through them, just read the titles. Are you installing a tank in between the frame rails? If you are then removing the box would be the best option.
If you are, why? You seem to have enough work to get the old truck on the road. The cab gas tank, IMO, is the safest place to have the tank. It's up high, it's protected and as long as the the sending unit gasket is in good condition and not allowing fumes in the cab it should be OK. I have never heard any stories about tanks blowing up. Ford had the tanks in the cab up to, I think, 1973-4 without problem that I know of.
If you are, why? You seem to have enough work to get the old truck on the road. The cab gas tank, IMO, is the safest place to have the tank. It's up high, it's protected and as long as the the sending unit gasket is in good condition and not allowing fumes in the cab it should be OK. I have never heard any stories about tanks blowing up. Ford had the tanks in the cab up to, I think, 1973-4 without problem that I know of.
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From: springfield il
they all are a mess at one time or another , whether it's when we buy it or if we make it the mess it is .........
if it's like my 53 there will be 2 up in the front corners and some in the rear sill you have to access from the bottom of said sill . good luck and have fun !!!!!!!!!!!!
oh and my gramps always said there are no stupid questions except for the one you didn't ask .
if it's like my 53 there will be 2 up in the front corners and some in the rear sill you have to access from the bottom of said sill . good luck and have fun !!!!!!!!!!!! oh and my gramps always said there are no stupid questions except for the one you didn't ask .
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From: Moyie, BC Canada
Welcome to the site and hey,....with wood still intact your truck is ahead of mine, I haven't gone there yet...
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