How many guys do the Stang gas tank mod?

64 f100 · Post by **64 f100** » July 21, 2007, 8:34 am

Just got done mounting a Bronco II tank in my grandsons truck. Nearly a bolt in conversion. Fit like it was made for it. However, his is a shortbed stepside, so the tank is near the rear wheels, and has 11 inches of ground clearance, so doubtbfull it will drag. One problem I had was the tank was rusty on the outside, and had rusted thru under the rubber stick on sound deadening . I patched it, but plan on buying a new one after the truck is all together and on the road. I will post pics of the mounting in my album. I plan on running the fuel filler out from between the frame and bed with a 70's style filler hose, and mounting the filler on the rear fender as was done on the late 70's stepside. We have been talking about goiing with a styleside bed instead, and can cut a hole in the bedside for either a filler door, or do like some of the 70's trucks with a gas cap mounted on the side of the bed. This tank can be mounted with the bed on the truck, with minimal effort. Another choice would be the 53 to 56 style tank , which mounts in the area below and behind the cab. You can buy new poly tanks for 225$.

Rich

61ford · Post by **61ford** » July 21, 2007, 9:33 am

Rich ive been thinking bout using a 53-56 tank on my unibody and my ideal would be to buy a new tank and try to make the filler neck come out in the stock spot you think that would work?My friend has a 55 and ive been wanting to climb under his to see how his all bolts up but it sits like 4-5 inches off the ground.

BigTim · Post by **BigTim** » July 21, 2007, 9:56 am

Hey if anyone needs a Bronco II tank, I am not using mine. Got a deal on a in bed aluminum, so I am going to try that.

fmartin_gila · Post by **fmartin_gila** » July 22, 2007, 9:01 am

If you are needing the space, it would be the only reason to move it, IMHO. I have gone Millions of miles in pickups and trucks with all different types of fuel systems. The only vehicles I ever felt bad about were the cars that had the filler under the license plate, and the pickups with the tanks under the bed outside the frame rails.
Fred