Gas tank location
Gas tank location
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it kinda bugged me at first, but i think it would take a good hit to get it to rupture inside, and there are enough holes below the gas tank that i think it would drain out to the ground quickly too. i don't have the fuel smell in the cab so that not a bother. only thing that bugs me is the slosh sound when off-roading.
oh yea but now the tank is rusted in the inside from over the years and clogs my fuel filters, so i think i will change it to under the bed style when i replace it.
oh yea but now the tank is rusted in the inside from over the years and clogs my fuel filters, so i think i will change it to under the bed style when i replace it.
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Guys. The idea of the tank being more dangerous due to it's location had occured to me although I've never heard of it being a problem or of a case of explosion? Have you?
Also, I don't know why you'd smell gas? The tank is just as well sealed as if it were located in the bed like on a modern truck, but then again I've never owned one so who knows.
Also, I don't know why you'd smell gas? The tank is just as well sealed as if it were located in the bed like on a modern truck, but then again I've never owned one so who knows.
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Federal vehicle safety regulations have mandated for years that the tank be OUTSIDE the cab. It's just too dangerous inside- if it should rupture and leak, then the fuel comes in contact with a broken or arcing wire- I don't even want to think what that would look like. Instant Toasted Family, I would imagine.
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So in other words, if I'm looking for buy a '73 to '79 Ford truck I would do well to steer clear of the years where the gas tank would be integral to the cab!
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just so you know, these tanks can be easialy relocated, so if you find a good truck with it in the cab still give it a look, it only cost maybe 150 bucks max to relocate it. thats including a new tank.
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Texan your's is in the cab! One of my neighbors has a 76 and its under the bed. I was under the impresion that from 73 up was under the bed, I guess it varied there for a few years as far as location. , Oh well learn something new every day.
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i thought the same thing. untill i found this truck. i think it was just a matter of trim packages and options. i don't think Ford had any method to it's madness.
any ideas on how to fill the hole after i relocate it? and how to add a new filler neck to a Stepside box?
any ideas on how to fill the hole after i relocate it? and how to add a new filler neck to a Stepside box?
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Originally posted by Texan1983
any ideas on how to fill the hole after i relocate it? and how to add a new filler neck to a Stepside box?
any ideas on how to fill the hole after i relocate it? and how to add a new filler neck to a Stepside box?