While everyone is thinking gas tanks...
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While everyone is thinking gas tanks...
I was just wondering if there was a way to get rid of the behind the seat tank in my 72? I would like to replace it with one between the rear frame rails like the newer trucks. I guess this is the main reason Ford widened there rear frame in 75. Mine is the narrow stile, 34". Any ideas?
Craig
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While everyone is thinking gas tanks...
Craig, Yours is a much batted about question that arises often on this list. I don't think that there is a clear answer for you. You might have to get creative, and I'm sure that you will come up with something. Share it with us when you do.
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While everyone is thinking gas tanks...
I know Ford put gas tanks between the 'rails on some 1973 trucks. My dad has a 1973 F350 super camper special that had a big 'ol tank there - right from Ford's factory. He took it out (was leaking) and gained ground clearance.
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My 72 Camper Special came with a tank 23 gal under the bed Between the left frame rail and the drive line. Maby you will find something in the bone yard...
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I took a side-mount out of my 68 F250 that had a lot of sludge and varnish inside that I can't get out. I'm not 100% positive, but it looks identical to two (different manufactuers) tanks listed in JC Whitney's 2000 catalog for 73-78 full-size Ford trucks. If it is not exact, I'm sure minor fabrication would fix situation.
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