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Feb 26, 2016 | 04:05 PM

flyinbrian04

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help with a fuel tank.

Please help me with options on fuel tanks, I want to get rid of the seat tank, Maybe a source for an aluminum frame tank?

Feb 26, 2016 | 04:14 PM

jowilker

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Very little to gain removing it, and they have riden back there for 60 years without any problems.

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Feb 26, 2016 | 05:11 PM

MIKES 68 F100

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SEARCH Mustang tank , you put it under the Bed in between the frame rails .
I did it to my 68 , couldn't stand the Gas smell and having 18 gallons of gas inches away from me .

Feb 26, 2016 | 05:13 PM

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I used a blazer tank because I wanted a fuel injection tank and I got a great deal on a new one at the swap meet.

Feb 27, 2016 | 08:19 AM

flyinbrian04

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Thanks guys, I don't mind the gas behind the seat so much but I could use the storage and i would like to weld up the goofy neck hole and I thought a little extra weight behind the rear axle would help.

Feb 27, 2016 | 08:54 AM

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... couldn't stand the Gas smell and having 18 gallons of gas inches away from me .

Maybe there are reasons to move the tank, but these ain't it. There won't be any fumes in the cab provided the sender gasket and the fuel filler hose is good. It's not an issue.

Feb 27, 2016 | 09:12 AM

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Here's a link to my Tank install thread , it's a bit of work but worth it IMHO
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...k-install.html

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Feb 27, 2016 | 09:21 AM

MIKES 68 F100

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I replaced filler hose, cap and fuel sender , still had GAS smell wasn't as strong but still there.
plus with no tank I had room for the Ford Stowage

Feb 27, 2016 | 09:40 AM

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I used a blazer tank because I wanted a fuel injection tank and I got a great deal on a new one at the swap meet.

You have any pictures of doing this install

And why not use a bronco tank ?
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Feb 27, 2016 | 10:07 AM

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I replaced filler hose, cap and fuel sender , still had GAS smell wasn't as strong but still there.

The tank itself is defective in that case. There won't be any odors whatsoever with serviceable parts.

Well, maybe old burlap and truck dog, but not gasoline, anyway.