Gas Tank Straps
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From: Flat Rock, Michigan
Gas Tank Straps
I have the 19 gallon long gas tank that goes on the 8 ft box. Problem is the straps have rusted away and i'm on my 3rd set of "universal" straps from the auto parts store. Well, they don't last real long and the Ford dealer's replacement price is out right scary. Any ideas to a better way to hang a tank?
1981 F-150 2WD STYLESIDE P/U
4.9L 1 BBL CARB
C6 AUTO
2.73:1 LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE
STABILIZER BARS FRONT & REAR
6100 LB GVWR PACKAGE
ORIGINAL OWNER
198,700 PLUS MILES
100% STOCK & UNREBUILT
BUILT FORD TOUGH!!!
1981 F-150 2WD STYLESIDE P/U
4.9L 1 BBL CARB
C6 AUTO
2.73:1 LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE
STABILIZER BARS FRONT & REAR
6100 LB GVWR PACKAGE
ORIGINAL OWNER
198,700 PLUS MILES
100% STOCK & UNREBUILT
BUILT FORD TOUGH!!!
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From: Northern Virginia
Gas Tank Straps
I got a set from JC Whitney -- about 22 bucks as I recall - may have been a discount. They looked OK and fit well. I've had them on for about six months - still look OK.
Raul
w/ 81 F-100, I6, SROD, Carter 1V non-feedback carb, no A/C, no PS, no PB, but it gets me where I need to go
Raul
w/ 81 F-100, I6, SROD, Carter 1V non-feedback carb, no A/C, no PS, no PB, but it gets me where I need to go
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From: Hutto 20 mi. above Austin USA
Gas Tank Straps
I found myself in the same situation, when I high centered my truck on a concrete embankment. Don't ask :-) That hunk of rebar cut the front strap, and put a 5 inch deep dent the length of the tank. I just found a stepside at the junkyard (always a sad sight) and snagged one of it's straps.
Still holding up great! It only cost me two bucks too!
Chris
1982 F100 Flareside
Blue and Silver
31x10.5 BFGoodrich A/T K/O's
300 I-6 SROD 4speed 2.75 9" Rearend
MSD6AL, 8.5mm S/C Wires
Blaster 2F Coil
Runs on AvGas 100LL
215,000 Original Miles
Still holding up great! It only cost me two bucks too!
Chris
1982 F100 Flareside
Blue and Silver
31x10.5 BFGoodrich A/T K/O's
300 I-6 SROD 4speed 2.75 9" Rearend
MSD6AL, 8.5mm S/C Wires
Blaster 2F Coil
Runs on AvGas 100LL
215,000 Original Miles
