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Mar 15, 2002 | 07:07 PM

Cowboy_351

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Extra Capacity tanks

Does anyone know anywhere that makes extra capacity rear tanks for 79's? i've found one for a 80 but i'm not sure if it would fit or not. thanks

Mar 15, 2002 | 07:22 PM

Jermafenser

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Extra Capacity tanks

LMC truck sells a 33 gallon tank. Is this what you were looking for?

Mar 15, 2002 | 07:26 PM

lastchance

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Extra Capacity tanks

My '79 has a 40 gallon aftermarket tank on it. I'm not sure who manufactured it, it was already on the truck when I got it. It's mounted in the same location in the rear like the stock tank, and just uses spacers to drop the bottom tank brackets about 4". I will have to look around for the directions that were in the glove compartment. They would probably have the name of the manufacturer on them.

Mar 15, 2002 | 10:38 PM

f10074

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Extra Capacity tanks

JC Whiteny has some 45 gallon tanks as well.

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Mar 16, 2002 | 07:15 AM

Supercab

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Extra Capacity tanks

I understand that the rear tank on '78-'79 Broncos is 33 gallons, it will bolt right into your truck with the use of the straps from the Bronco, you will have to relocate your spare tire if you go this route.

Mar 16, 2002 | 01:10 PM

SloWave

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Extra Capacity tanks

Not all of them are 33 gallons. Mine is only 25.

Mar 16, 2002 | 05:30 PM

unreng

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Extra Capacity tanks

Cowboy,

Check out Autozone for the 38 gal tank;

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=C001&UserAction=performMoreDetail &Parameters=TRUE%7C%7EGAS+TANK%7C%7ENONE%7C%7EAMER ICAN_DESIGNER%7C%7ENONE%7C%7EFALSE%7C%7EFALSE%7C%7 E163411%7C%7E5585%7C%7EF26B%7C%7ENONE%7C%7E%24175. 99%7C%7EFORD+TRUCK%7C%7EF250+3%2F4+TON+P%2FU+4WD%7 C%7E1979%7C%7E3+MO%7C%7E42.0%7C%7EEA%7C%7EO

It costs 175.99 and installs rear of the axle. I installed this in my 78 f150 4x4 and the fuel sender must be modified (cut and extended) and you'll need to get extended bolts to hold the tank. This is about the best value for the dollar I could find.

Chris