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Have any of you that now just run a single tank used the space of the unused gas tank for storage? My 78 originally had duel tanks and the previous owner removed the front tank, so it has me thinking about strapping an underbody toolbox in that spot.
That way I can shove extra ignition moduls, plug wires, fuel pumps and so on in there. Anything that might be a good spare to have on hand to get home.
My 78 had optional front tank and no rear tank. I swapped boxes and went with small rear tank it never had. Worked for me, had to add longer lines but gauge wire was there.
The front fuel tank is inside the frame rail. I would think that if you hang a tool box under there, it is going to be quite a PITA to easily access it. What about a normal cross bed tool box? Or a in bed rectangle box? I would also think that those parts would fit behind the seat?
Build or shop for behind the seat storage, much better on a wet muddy road side at night. Just measure twice, and consider how you secure it in place. It doesn't have to have doors or closure, but it might help to have some. I built this long ago, had it outlast year to refinish & modify it. I have bucket seats so center is different, but the two sides hug the seat backs when the seats are all the way back. It would work for most of what it holds with just the lowest 6 or 8 inches.
It's front face has extra pieces that extend down behind the steel angle piece bolted to my floor which also hold my seat tracks, Once in place, the top is held to the cab back wall with some expanding nut serts and 5/16" bolts. The two big holes are access to cab bushing bolt heads, and my box has matching holes in the floor.
Bed rail tool box is another idea, maybe find and refinish a used one. I have a used, but well made bed rail top tool box, I'll maybe refinish, and use this year.
Search the world over for a Stowline Outfitters truck box. I have two spare ones, but I am way over in Missouri. And they are kind of too big to mail. Any HVAC guy worth his pay should be able to bend/break one of these up. I am looking for my pics that have all the lay out measurements for ya.
67-72 Ford truck plastic storage.
Duly noted, I figured the pictures and the measurements would be good enough for about any HVAC guy that can bend up some ductwork, to make one of these.
If more detailed measurements or pictures are needed, just let me know.
I have TWO and I would sell at least ONE, but they are 54" overall length. So using USPS might get pricy.
The maximum size for most mail pieces is108 inches in combined length and girth. USPS Retail Ground pieces may measure up to 130 inches in combined length and girth (but will be charged oversized prices). Regardless of the size of the mail piece, the maximum mailable weight of any mail piece is 70 pounds.
I am 1 hour (one way) away from a walk in Fed X facility. Just saying.
Have any of you that now just run a single tank used the space of the unused gas tank for storage? My 78 originally had duel tanks and the previous owner removed the front tank, so it has me thinking about strapping an underbody toolbox in that spot.
That way I can shove extra ignition moduls, plug wires, fuel pumps and so on in there. Anything that might be a good spare to have on hand to get home.
How far are you driving this thing that you need moduleS and plug wires and fuel pumps?
1 modul is all you need to get back home or a store, no plug wires as the motor will run missing 2 or 3 wires.
Fuel pump unless you bring tools not changing it on the side of the road.
I have a cab caddy behind the seat in my 81 and have a modal, extra oil, bed tie down straps and net and cargo bar to hold loads in the bed.
Because I lost (forgot where I put them) small parts in my garage I now store them behind the seat also LOL
BTW the farthest I have driven my truck is 100 miles out from home base and if I had any issues I could not fix then I have free towing from my insurance.
Dave ----
Long ago I got the idea to carry a spare fuel pump. It lay behind the seat for years, along with a spare module. The module leaked it's potting guts in the box, so now I make sure that my spare is upside down and the box labeled. When I found out one day that I needed a fuel pump, I put that spare on. It only started the truck ... or it started on the float bowl that I thought was dry .. I guess the internals dried up?
