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Old Feb 28, 2015 | 05:52 PM
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Need new fuel tank

Im restoring a 1959 F100 and want to move the fuel tank under the bed behind the rear end. Has anyone done this and where does one find a new tank for this relocation?




Any suggestions would be grateful !! Thanks again!! Kevin
 
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Old Feb 28, 2015 | 06:30 PM
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Vintage ford mustang will work with little modification. 1965-1970
 
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Old Feb 28, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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Your frame looks nice.
I used a Isuzu Tank With side fill door. got it from the pick-n pull complete with skid plate, 21 gal's.https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...he-fridge.html
I've got some pictures somewhere I'll have to find them, now that FTE has deleted some of our galleries

Along with the link Spurredon just posted.

Thats an interesting rear spring set up?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2015 | 06:54 PM
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Heres some pictures of the Isuzu tank and skid pan. You can see where I moved the cross member back ` 6"s . I also adapted the original float and sending unit in order to use the stock gauges.









 
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Old Feb 28, 2015 | 09:30 PM
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I put a tank from a 69 Mustang where the spare goes. I made the license plate fold down to fill the tank.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2015 | 02:06 PM
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Your frame looks nice.
I used a Isuzu Tank With side fill door. got it from the pick-n pull complete with skid plate, 21 gal's.https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...he-fridge.html
I've got some pictures somewhere I'll have to find them, now that FTE has deleted some of our galleries

Along with the link Spurredon just posted.

Thats an interesting rear spring set up?
Hi Teddy.... hey was that a Trooper or pickup you got the tank from and the year if that makes a difference. That install looks pretty slick. Got me thinking that I might want to do that to my 57.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2015 | 02:17 PM
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I appreciate the response(s). Not sure why the spring set up is that way ... that's on the list too.
 
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Mill you are welcome, As you can see by now we all try help!
Would like to see more pictures of your project and hear what the plans are from what I have seen, it looks good.

Buzz the tank is out of a 92 Isuzu Rodeo, I think that body style covered 6 or 8 years.
 
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Unknown plastic tank


This was in my '57 when I bought it. It looks like it was made for the truck to me. The hollow part in the middle is interesting.
 
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Mill you are welcome, As you can see by now we all try help!
Would like to see more pictures of your project and hear what the plans are from what I have seen, it looks good.

Buzz the tank is out of a 92 Isuzu Rodeo, I think that body style covered 6 or 8 years.
Thanks for that info Teddy.
Regards...... Vic
 
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 06:20 PM
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Thanks for the comment Teddy. Pictures are a great help too! Here's a couple of photos. This is my 1st restoration project .... still can't see the light at the end of tunnel :-)





Day 1





Oh the RUST!








Initial primer going on





Rusty had no engine or trans when I got it. Got a hold of a '68 390 w/ 4 speed tranny.
 
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You are doing nice work! That 390 is looking real comfy in there.
 
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looks good, keep at it!
 
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Looks like you are trying to do things well. It may seem long but it really is a lot of the fun. I am toying with another project but the war dept. is toying with projects for me of a different nature. We are both strong willed so eventually I will have another truck and will do the things she wants, kind of! LOL
 
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