I thought you guys might want to see what have been doing to this old farm truck I found that needed a little love. I am not much for writting, so I will post a few pictures and answer any questions that pop up.

 

Other than the deer stopper on the front that ol boy looked pretty decent. Must have spent it's life in south Texas.

Whatcha gonna do with all the room behind the seat that you have created?

One of my favorite ways to tow, too.


John

 

What is that new tank out of. I'm getting very close to to starting that project myself

 

I think it has been in north texas it's whole life. Vin indicates it was assembled in Dallas.
I am not sure what I will do with it. Haven't put much thought past just a place behind the seat to put stuff. What have people been doing, besides the rediculous stereos?

Mike

 

It's a new tank from LMC. Doesn't quite just bolt on, but it fits between the frame rails after you make some brackets. It was on sale last week for $129 and a sending unit for $50 plus shipping. Comes with straps.

 

Thanks for the info. Are you going to fill thru the bed?

 

Going to fill on the bed rail with a deck fill

 

I've not seen that before. Very nice touch.With that set up your still able to use the stock mechanical fuel pump?

 

That is the plan. Unless for some reason with the added distance it doesn't perform properly.

 

I believe you will find not a lot. The way it was designed the seat hit the back of the cab and didn't hit the tank. I'm sure you will figure something out.


John

 

where'd you get that large filler hose at? Or is it a metal pipe ? (can't quite determine)

 

Has anyone tried to put in a side tank from a newer truck?

 

I got it from O'Reilly auto parts.They sell it by the foot with 3ft being the max continuous you can buy. I also found it online for cheaper by the inch up to 60ft. Just search 1 1/2 fuel fill hose. The 90deg pieces are plumbing parts (chromed brass drain pipe)

 

Mike: Looks like a really solid truck! So glad to FINALLY see someone doing a rear mounted tank that doesn't have the filler in the floor of the box (HTH do you fill that with a load of cargo?)
Here is one more idea for a cap, and they flush mount, so if painted body colour, it would virtually disappear

https://www.google.ca/#q=custom+moto...pop+up+gas+cap

Here's a couple pics from above link





Cheers!
James

 

Be careful using some of those pop up gas caps. Some will collect water in the cup area where the cap pushes down into. When you pop it up and unscrew it, any collected water will fall down into the fuel tank. A friend of mine modified his by welding a small drain tube at the bottom of the cup and ran a rubber drain line.
When it rains or even when washing the truck, you stand a good chance of getting water in there.
Just a thought.