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Old Mar 8, 2020 | 05:58 PM
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Dual gas tank availability

Could you get dual tanks on a standard cab 4x4 short box 77.5-79 ??
 
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Old Mar 8, 2020 | 11:17 PM
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No. Dual tanks were in the crew cab. I had a 76 f150 4wd swb. Had done extensive pondering on the prospect of dual tanks. There simply is not enough room for the forward tank unless it is in-cab.
 
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Originally Posted by DaytonaTunnel
Could you get dual tanks on a standard cab 4x4 short box 77.5-79 ??
... Yes ...

Dual fuel tanks were available on most 1973/79 F100/350's.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2020 | 01:24 PM
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No. Dual tanks were in the crew cab. I had a 76 f150 4wd swb. Had done extensive pondering on the prospect of dual tanks. There simply is not enough room for the forward tank unless it is in-cab.
Thanks for the info!!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2020 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DaytonaTunnel
Thanks for the info!!
Dual fuel tanks were not limited to Crew Cabs. You could get F100/350 Regular & Super Cabs with dual fuel tanks.

Some trucks had an in-cab tank (thru 1977) and aft axle tank, some had a mid-ship and aft axle tanks.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2020 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
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Dual fuel tanks were available on most 1973/79 F100/350's.
I don't disagree but he is asking about short beds. I personally have never saw a short bed with dual tanks, style side or step side. Not say'n there isn't, just I never have noticed one out there.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2020 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
Dual fuel tanks were not limited to Crew Cabs. You could get F100/350 Regular & Super Cabs with dual fuel tanks.

Some trucks had an in-cab tank (thru 1977) and aft axle tank, some had a mid-ship and aft axle tanks.
Good luck. No dual tanks for short bed regular cab unless, by chance, one was in-cab. Long beds, did not matter the cab configuration, were available with dual tanks. The only feasible way to install dual tanks in regular cab SWB would be to have an in-cab tank or, possibly, saddle tank like a GM.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2020 | 04:20 PM
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I wasn't sure, it was a topic over a few beers. Thanks guys!!!!
 
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I have seen dual tank single cab short box trucks, they exist.
 
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My short bed 1995 F-150 Supercab had a 19.x and a 16.x tank front and rear. You needed two tanks because you couldn't go very far on just one.
 
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Yes you could get dual tanks on a shortbed. Here's pics of one. I'm guessing if you wanted dual tanks on a 8' flareside, one of them would be behind the seat as well https://inventory.gasmonkeygarage.co...d-f150-4x4-swb
 
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I find it's just about impossible to replace either of the dual tanks right now w/o a 1-2 month wait.
I know you were asking whether they came oem on a specific model. Had to chime in with my two cents worth.
 
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