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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Mid-ship fuel tanks

Where can I find a replacement mid-ship fuel tank for 79 f350 4x4.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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I know that they have these through LMC truck and the price for the tank is 139.95. You can look on ebay for one, or in classified ads. I personally would go through LMC its very dependable and not to pricey.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 73BlackBeauty
I know that they have these through LMC truck and the price for the tank is 139.95. You can look on ebay for one, or in classified ads. I personally would go through LMC its very dependable and not to pricey.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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I didn't check but JBG might have what yer looking for
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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'77.5 - '79 f-250 4x4 & '79 f-350 4x4 had a plastic front tank. I don't think anyone makes them or the big skid pan that holds them up.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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My tank is good but the skidplate is rusted right out.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Vinford
My tank is good but the skidplate is rusted right out.
Good luck, I had to make mine. I couldn't find anyone that makes them.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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I recently replaced my rear tank with a plastic unit I got from JBG.

Front plastic tank from the same place.

1973-79 Plastic 19 Gallon Side Tank With EMS hole

The link that I posted would be the "correct" tank, since it has the emissions hole at the top. But if you have, or plan to, eliminate all of the emmisions equipment you can get this tank w/o the hole.

1973-79 Plastic 19 Gallon Side Tank
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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So does anyone sell the skid pan that holds up the mid-ship tank mine is starting to rust. I'm planning on replacing sending unit on this tank when it runs dry. Would like to replace at the same time.

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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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The skid pan is obsolete, no Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by unrulee
I recently replaced my rear tank with a plastic unit I got from JBG.

Front plastic tank from the same place.

1973-79 Plastic 19 Gallon Side Tank With EMS hole

The link that I posted would be the "correct" tank, since it has the emissions hole at the top. But if you have, or plan to, eliminate all of the emmisions equipment you can get this tank w/o the hole.

1973-79 Plastic 19 Gallon Side Tank

Just remember if you do that to replace the gas cap with one for non-evaproative emissions, otherwise vapor lock can result.
 
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