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Does anybody know of a company that makes gas tank relocating kits for the 66 effies? If not does any body know a gas tank out of another vehicle that would work? Any help would be appreciated thanx
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There has been several posts on the subject of gas tank relocation here on FTE. I don't remember but you may do some research here on the subject. Just click on the search button and it will help you find the threads on the subject "gas tanks".
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
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There are many gas tank options - one mentioned is a Trooper tank that apparently fits nicely where the spare goes - but the problem we need to solve is where to put the filler neck. A mailing list member asked about a Suburban tank. I presume he means the one that mounts in front of the left rear wheel and has the neck and cap in the wheel well just in front of the tire. This seems to me a hokey way of doing things - that's today's Chevrolet for you - but it could be a solution for us. I'm going to have a closer look at the next Sub I see at the scrapyard. I'll report back if the news is good.
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Justin, ***** George in Pittsboro NC carries Mustang tanks from 16 to 22 gal. that will fit between the rails. His number is 919-968-1870
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Justin;
When I redid my 66 I used a 75 F150 parts truck to swap front I-beams for the brakes and power steering. I also grabbed the gas tank out of it. It mounts under the bed and cab, then I brought the filler neck up through the box and out the side like on the 75. It takes some fabricating but wasn't that bad. If you try this approach and are using a used tank make sure it is good and clean. If it's rusty it will be nothing but trouble!
Jerry D.
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When I redid my 66 I used a 75 F150 parts truck to swap front I-beams for the brakes and power steering. I also grabbed the gas tank out of it. It mounts under the bed and cab, then I brought the filler neck up through the box and out the side like on the 75. It takes some fabricating but wasn't that bad. If you try this approach and are using a used tank make sure it is good and clean. If it's rusty it will be nothing but trouble!
Jerry D.
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Justin.
Look in the tech articles here at FTE for a general hint in mounting your tank in the rear of your truck. It is for early model F-100's, but the measurements fit our year trucks too. The 1970 Mustang tank is my preference because it is 22 gal. The 69 is an 18 gal. unit and the rest are all 16 gal.
AutoMeter and other gauge manufacturers make fuel gauges for about $30 bucks to work with different make sending units. I used the Ford unit to go with the Mustang sender and it works like a charm.
New tanks are about $200 with the sender.
The only problem with the Mustang tanks is the filler neck comes out vertical and needs to be mounted in the bed of your truck. I am using an alumium filler neck from a boat store with a 2" filler neck. It had to be ordered special, but it is available. It has a flat screw in cap and fits flush with the floor of the bed. Since it is for marine use, it is sealed and won't leak water in the tank.
Even if you don't use a Mustang tank, look at the article anyway for ideas.
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Look in the tech articles here at FTE for a general hint in mounting your tank in the rear of your truck. It is for early model F-100's, but the measurements fit our year trucks too. The 1970 Mustang tank is my preference because it is 22 gal. The 69 is an 18 gal. unit and the rest are all 16 gal.
AutoMeter and other gauge manufacturers make fuel gauges for about $30 bucks to work with different make sending units. I used the Ford unit to go with the Mustang sender and it works like a charm.
New tanks are about $200 with the sender.
The only problem with the Mustang tanks is the filler neck comes out vertical and needs to be mounted in the bed of your truck. I am using an alumium filler neck from a boat store with a 2" filler neck. It had to be ordered special, but it is available. It has a flat screw in cap and fits flush with the floor of the bed. Since it is for marine use, it is sealed and won't leak water in the tank.
Even if you don't use a Mustang tank, look at the article anyway for ideas.
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Thanx, i was just wondering because i was going to route the filler neck through the bed (it will be under a fiberglass bed cover). All your replies was appreciated.
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I would rather push a ford than drive a chevy.
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Carolina Classics sells a kit that mounts it in the bed and includes a cover and gas door. Is kinda pricey though.
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I saw that installation last week when I was there at Carolina Classics. Rick has it on his 64. I don't want to loose the bed space but it is an alternative.
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In the still cool hours of the night,
you can hear chevys rusting away.
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66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night,
you can hear chevys rusting away.
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I too used a 73-79 frame/suspension on my last 64 project truck (66cab/bed) I used the dual tanks that were in the newer frame, and welded in the filler doors from the 77-79 pickups. I kept the cab tank, but made a filler cover with recessed filler cap using a severly modified filler door assembly from a foreign car/truck (dont remember now which one)had to make a drain tube and make it watertight, but it looked cool. the frame fit pretty well with only minor tweaks needed. (the 428 was cool too...)
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One other option that you should consider is having a tank custom built for you. I have seen them made from aluminum stock and then you can get it built to your specs: fill neck type, float and pickup, drain plug and even a baffle.There isn't alot of room back there so it your chance to maximize the capacity. If nothing else, take a few measurements, sketch it up, look up a fabrication shop in the yellow pages and see what they quote you. I have seen a few done and I was impressed with the installations; wish I had done that instead of my alternative.
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