Fuel tanks
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Found it...........All F-series light-duty pickup trucks during 1956-1972 had in-cab gas
tanks. In 1973, Ford moved the gas tank to the rear under the bed, except
for Highboys. 1977 was the last year for the in-cab gas tank, because US
vehicle safety standards outlawed it. Make sure the filler neck grommet
remains completely sealed against the cab, and occupants will not smell
gas fumes. If both the cab and gas tank are breached in a serious
collision, the occupants probably will not be alive to worry about the
potential fire. In this respect, the gas tank is safer in the cab, since
it is less likely to be breached in the cab than under the bed, especially
while off-roading.
Seen here .......... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...mpilation.html
tanks. In 1973, Ford moved the gas tank to the rear under the bed, except
for Highboys. 1977 was the last year for the in-cab gas tank, because US
vehicle safety standards outlawed it. Make sure the filler neck grommet
remains completely sealed against the cab, and occupants will not smell
gas fumes. If both the cab and gas tank are breached in a serious
collision, the occupants probably will not be alive to worry about the
potential fire. In this respect, the gas tank is safer in the cab, since
it is less likely to be breached in the cab than under the bed, especially
while off-roading.
Seen here .......... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...mpilation.html
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