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Apr 10, 2006 | 08:02 AM

uc4me

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Fuel tank relocation

I am going to install an under bed tank in my 55 F-100 and was wondering if there was a panel out there to cover the hole in the cab where the fuel filler used to be, or do I just fab up my own?

Apr 10, 2006 | 08:13 AM

jniolon

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Hi Jason,

yes there is a patch panel, Mid-50 or Sacramento Vintage or any of the Ford restoration guys handle it.....

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John

Apr 10, 2006 | 12:39 PM

uc4me

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it looks as though I'd purchase the left cab corner and cut out what I need...is this correct?

Apr 10, 2006 | 05:07 PM

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I suppose you could do that, but I know that midfiftys carries a patch thats made for the fuel filler. Thats the one I used, looks great!

Rich

Apr 10, 2006 | 07:20 PM

uc4me

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I'll have to look at the catalog more carefully

Apr 11, 2006 | 02:45 PM

ferguson777

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Could you maybe post their part # and price in the thread here?

Thanks,

Apr 11, 2006 | 03:43 PM

uc4me

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looked through the mid fifties catalog, blue oval ford parts and Mac's

No luck, anyone have any info

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Apr 12, 2006 | 10:12 AM

ferguson777

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Cuz,

Thanks buddy. Tried to make my own, but with no bag and body hammers (not to mention skill/ability) would not be able to get the right compound-convex shape).

Regards,

Apr 12, 2006 | 10:24 AM

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Jag Red 54

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So Fergi, you were thinking of making one? And you had everything you needed except for the tools and experience? You are the bravest guy I know!!

Jag

Apr 12, 2006 | 10:52 AM

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Tools are cheap and practice on a small panel like that is a good thing.

Apr 12, 2006 | 11:18 AM

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Jag,

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.....For years now, these wee projects always turned out perfectly...in my mind)

(I was never accused of being the brightest bulb on the christmas tree)

Apr 12, 2006 | 12:10 PM

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A good way to learn ois to try and try again. On a small piece there`s not much to lose and that`s one good way of learning. Practice till you get it right.