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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 03:53 PM
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Gas Tank relocation

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So im moving my gas tank to under the bed on my 68. I know allot of people have done this. I have the 68 mustang tank. I was wondering what gas tank straps to use for this. Any help would be great.

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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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I think it would be easy to make them out of some flat stock steel. Maybe 1" or 3/4" wide 1/8" thick. Just take a look at the indentations in the tank.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 05:47 PM
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Thanks for the response and idea. i think i could make it out of some 1 inch and custom fit it.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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You do not use straps on a Mustang tank swap.
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Thanks, HIO.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 06:23 PM
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Here are a few How-Tos:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...k-install.html

The FORDification.com Forums ? View topic - Mustang Fuel Tank Install (Pics)

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11249613

A 68 Mustang tank is only 16 gallons. Shouldda gone for the 22g from a '70.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 12:37 PM
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Ya i know they don't make the straps for the mustang tanks. But i do want to make sure its solid so i am gonna use straps. HIO silver thanks for the how too. I definitely wish i would of done the 22, still might change it out.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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I did the 22 gal tank
here's a link to my thread , hope it helps
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...k-install.html
 
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 11:41 PM
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I had a big chevy suburban tank that fit right up between the frame rails. Must have been at least 25 gallon. It takes some work, best done with the bed removed. Also need to fab in the Ford sender.
 
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