Another idea for gas tank relocation
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Another idea for gas tank relocation
hi nate tryed to send you an e-mail last night and it was returned to sender, oh well, here goes, my other idea was put the filler up the stake pocket but the cap be inside the bed on the post of the pocket, then you could hide the filler with a false bottom approx 3" below the bed rail.that way even when you look in the pocket you wouldnt see the filler, what do you think of this idea? let me know, e-mail me @ sncmock@cs.com subject mocky. this way our personal conversation wont clutter the post, i will talk to my friend at the speed shop this weekend to get his feedback on this. later
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Another idea for gas tank relocation
I have a 71 f-350 with two tanks, one of course in the cab and the other one underneath the bed. Why not grab one like that and strap it up?
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I know of a company that makes fully baffled aluminum gas tanks for most early models trucks.
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And the filler neck, they also make a flush mount filler with a door, like on modern trucks.
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I know of a company that makes fully baffled aluminum gas tanks for most early models trucks.
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And the filler neck, they also make a flush mount filler with a door, like on modern trucks.
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Another idea for gas tank relocation
What happens if you overfill the tank and the filler is so far above the tank? Is there a vent line it will start runnin' out of? Run the vent line up another stake pocket? I like this idea except for these couple of concerns. Oh, I do have a flairside(stepside)short box '79. Thanks, Chuck P.
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Actally, in the middle ages in eurpoe, some people actually did use horses to push carts instead of pull them. I guess this is the same principle as dangling a carrot in front of a donkey! Of course, we must remember that this is from the same continent that brought us the Volkswagen (rear engine...ha....ha....)
Concerning the vent hose, could it not be routed up a stake pocket? Even the same pocket? Yes, one would have to be careful noyt to overfill, but then again I have seen folks "fill it to the rim" with stock tanks, only to slosh it all over the side of their truck while driving.
I suppose a decent solution would be to run the vent hose up to almost the height of the filler, then turn it down with an outlet about the level of the cab bottom, under the bed. That way, it would not drain until almost too full, but any gas that was vented would not get all over that nice paint job.
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1964 F-100 Custom Cab 292 V-8 3 spd
1964 F-100 292 V-8 3 spd
1990 F-150 5.8L
Concerning the vent hose, could it not be routed up a stake pocket? Even the same pocket? Yes, one would have to be careful noyt to overfill, but then again I have seen folks "fill it to the rim" with stock tanks, only to slosh it all over the side of their truck while driving.
I suppose a decent solution would be to run the vent hose up to almost the height of the filler, then turn it down with an outlet about the level of the cab bottom, under the bed. That way, it would not drain until almost too full, but any gas that was vented would not get all over that nice paint job.
Nate
1964 F-100 Custom Cab 292 V-8 3 spd
1964 F-100 292 V-8 3 spd
1990 F-150 5.8L
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Another idea for gas tank relocation
I can't find it right now but it seems to me that JEG's has an 11 gal fuel cell that has the right dimensions to fit into the hole that normally houses the spare tire. I was thinking of it more as an auxilliary tank than a main. I'd love to find a stock tank of any make/model to fit and I've measured about everything I could find with no luck so far.
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The flip-up license plate with the filler behind it is a good idea- but I don't want to cut a hole in that original chrome bumper!
Just wanted to offer this info for anyone who might be interested in doing this, though- Mar-K (www.mar-k.com 1-405-721-7945) sells a flip-up license plate mount for $25.00
Nate
1964 F-100 Custom Cab 292 V-8 3 spd
1964 F-100 292 V-8 3 spd
1990 F-150 5.8L
Just wanted to offer this info for anyone who might be interested in doing this, though- Mar-K (www.mar-k.com 1-405-721-7945) sells a flip-up license plate mount for $25.00
Nate
1964 F-100 Custom Cab 292 V-8 3 spd
1964 F-100 292 V-8 3 spd
1990 F-150 5.8L
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OK now that we've come full circle, What tank will fit in the space designated for the spare?
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OK here's an option. I got a 110 gallon tank mounted behind the cab in the bed. It is removable, when I'm haul stuff, and is real nice for long road trips. I have a transfer pump and stop to fill the other two tanks when need be. I could remove the behind the seat tank but just haven't desided yet. I'm running a 460 and do alot of long road trips so I needed the extra capasity. Its great for filling all the toys at home to. that my $.02
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I used to run a 100 gal tank in the front of my bed also with a manual fuel valve, the I'd use my main tank with the gauge as a "reserve". I didn't like the fact that it took up 2 feet in the front of my bed. Don't get me wrong I dearly loved it when I could fill up in California and run to Missouri without worrying about fuel. I would still like to find something to fit between the frame rails of my '72 that doesn't take up room in the bed. "73 up tanks are too wide because they widened the frame rails.
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And you lived to tell about it. Amazing. Just kidding. 
I admit I didn't like loosing the room in the bed and having 110 gallons behind the cab is not much better then the 20 gallons behind the seat. I did set it up so it was easily removable if need be.
I admit I didn't like loosing the room in the bed and having 110 gallons behind the cab is not much better then the 20 gallons behind the seat. I did set it up so it was easily removable if need be. 
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I put a gas tank in my 64 i removed the crossmember behind the axle and mounted a tank from a gm wagon (it was free) but a early big bronco will work if you get one that was not fuel injected if you send me your e-mail I will send pics I used flat stock to make the straps and put rubber strips between the tank and the straps Kid
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In response to 64f100's offer of pics of your tank setup. I'd really like to see what you've come up with. email me at sdharlow at earthlink.net
I have a 64 flareside and want to get that tank out of MY space. Gotta have room for the stereo equipment. LOL
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I have a 64 flareside and want to get that tank out of MY space. Gotta have room for the stereo equipment. LOL
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