I hear that I bought another truck just so I didn't rush mine and not detail the things I wanted to glad I did

 

I hear ya. That's why I'm trying to do all the engine detailing before I start tearing things apart. I want it to look good but it won't be show quality. It's more important that is runs great & is dependable for now.
The truck will have to wait for the "show quality" work until I finish my '37 Ford streetrod.

 

I'm not going for show either just show off to my friends haha it will always be my daily driver lets see that 37

 

I don't want to clutter this thread up too much with it but here are a couple of pics. It's a 37 tudor humpback with a 302, T5 trans, 9" rear,

 

That 37 is sexy..!!!

 

oh ya what a sexy beast

 

Thanks, guys!!! I love this car. My dad & I built it when I was in college. I drove it quite a bit and when I first moved to California, it was my daily driver for 3yrs. It was time to change and repair some things. Of course, one thing leads to a thousand more!!!! So, it's slowly getting a complete redo. My only set backs are time & money....Argh!!

 

Ok, so I'm starting to make a little progress on my truck. Since I last posted, I decided to bite the bullet in move the gas tank under the bed. I've resisted because I didn't like most of the options for the filler door but hopefully my solution will work well for me.

I bought the '66-68 Mustang tank from Tanks Inc that was already modified for fuel injection with an in-tank high pressure pump. The filler neck bolts to the tank so I was able to modify it pretty easily. I bought a 2 1/4, 90 degree elbow exhaust pipe and cut it to fit my filler neck. The goal is to put the filler behind the license plate. Here's the tank with the frame I built and the modified filler neck: sorry if this pic is a little dark.


Here's how it's going to look from the side. When I get the tank painted and run the exhaust out the back, you won't even notice...


Here's the coolest part.....I installed a flip down license plate bracket...


And cut a hole in the bumper for the gas filler. I'm using a tightly sealed push-thru cap so I don't even have to unscrew it to put gas in it!


Sorry these pics turned out so dark. I'll get some better ones. I had to take it apart to finish welding and for painting so more details to come....

 

How Cool! i think pintos had fuel tanks in the back like that!
























Nice Job Randy.

 

No, Bill, Pintos had a big honkin' gas cap on the side above the rear wheel! A lot of 60's GM cars had the spring loaded license plate, though.
I hope it all works as planned!

I just re-read what you wrote, Bill. You're right, the rear-mounted fuel tank didn't always have the best outcome.....

 

the uk 1964-68 ford corsair had the gas cap behind the rear number plate

 

I have a '94 Mustang 302 - 5.0 in my '66 with a Holley 600 and MSD ignition. I've been running a C-4 with a 3.50 rear end, but I just ordered a Monster AOD with a Lokar cable mount shifter. I'm anxious to try the AOD/3.50 combo. It was always hunting for another gear. Regards, Ace

 

Sounds great, Ace! I'm excited about both the AOD and the EFI. Would have been a lot easier to put a carb on it but since this is my daily driver, I'm trying to take advantage of all the affordable technology that can help with both performance & mpgs! Mine has 3.54 gears but also has 31" tires on the rear which brings the rpms down a bit. I look forward to having other options for tire sizes while keeping the highway rpms at a nice level.
Thanks for chiming in!
Randy

 

Did you consider mounting the tank in front of the axle? I would like mine out of the cab and would like to retain the stock fill location. I am with Bill, rear mounted gas tanks have had been a HOT topic in the past.

 

i did a complete crown vic swap,,,, front frame clip with ifs r&p steering,,power disk brakes and all...the motor was speed density but cruise and simple harness made up for it..will post tech post or just some pics if anyone wants to see...