Hi all- This tank has me intrigued for my 65 F100. The dimensions are right to fit between the rails behind the axle and has an in tank pump! It also looks like it would be a lot less work than trying to make the 64-68 Mustang tank work like many have done in the 61-66 Ford trucks. Has anyone used one of these or seen one installed on a project? Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
The in-tank pump is intended to be used with EFI, which is an unspeakable topic on this board. If you are running a carburetor, you would need a bypass regulator, with a return line back to the tank.
Yup, it sure is meant to be used with EFI! I do realize that EFI is certainly not PC around here and my truck doesn't have it. The thought of an in tank pump is very alluring due to how quiet and reliable they are. (Though if I'm working on it, "reliable" is a term to be used loosely!) I have PTSD from the sound of a Carter gerotor. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
Mechanical pumps are even quieter, and about as reliable..and the spare only costs $20 Looks like a neat tank for a pickup
I don't know how many gallons they hold but a lot of 70's 80's Ford F series pickups have a second tank behind the rear axle that probably would be rather simple to put on that truck. Nab the gas filler and gas door from the donor and you have a factory looking setup. I know my mom's old 87 F250 Diesel had one and I imagine that a good number of the gas rigs have them. Looking it up I think those factory rear tanks should be right at 19 Gallons. I don't think Ford changed the frames that much over the years dimension wise. You might have to go on the F series Ford truck board and ask if someone has done that though. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/index.php The knowledge base there is equal to the traditional hot rod knowledge base here. That electric pump would put out far too much pressure for your carb anyhow.
the frames on Ford trucks got wider in 1973, so that idea won't work... Chevys stayed 34 inches through 1987.
Cheap Mustang 20 gallon tank and a mechanical pump is the best answer for a carbed engine. Not really worth the money unless you are injected. SPark
I've seen the mustang tank done using a 64-67 tank. It looked good but was a tight squeeze if I'm remembering correctly. The 20 gallon is the 68-70 mustang tank, right? Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
Think I used the 68 in mine. I put a 20 gal in my '57 and the rear frame section is the same. Easy install. The Mustang sending unit works with the slick's dash gauge fine. You have to lose the under bed rear tire mount and move the back crossmember back as far as possible if it's a short bed. I had to trim a sliver from the lower rail then I built a 1" square tubing framework to mount the tank. Back and each side, will sit on the front crossmember just fine. Some hang them under the frame but I don't trust that. SPark
I see no reason those supporting 1" tubes couldn't be bolted in and made removable to facilitate R&R the tank from the bottom. Overall, a nice installation. Spare tires are overrated ...... Ray
Is this the same as mentioning "Amway" at a dinner party? He should use the whole Holley Sniper "carb" and hide it under the stock air filter. The truck would be a more civilised daily driver. The biggest problem with "traditional" rods is they don't get used enough. I have no issues with making a vehicle more civilised [and hidden so it appears more traditional] Hell if we keep going this way, "heaven forbid, people might start putting a T5 in a model A or behind a flathead"
Did you tack the nuts on? I imagine getting a wrench up there to hold it still with the bed on would be impossible. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
Easy killer. You are talking to a guy who has a 1960 Falcon, with EFI, a T56, an 8.8 rear, and modern brakes. We can do it, we just cannot talk about EFI here. It tends to get threads closed.
Beds come off in a few minutes once they have been off once. Not a big deal. How often do you plan to change the tank?!?!?!? SPark
I like it, that looks good and the access is easy. Different note, beds do come off easy but they are cumbersome and heavy to without a lift. ***One of these days, one of these days Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
Just bolt the rear crossmember back in. It will just barely fit between the back 1" square tube I used under the tank flange and the back bolts of the bed to frame. Only a couple bolts shown in that pic. Think I had 4 on each side when it went back together for the final time. One in each rivet hole on the crossmember with matching holes drilled in the frame. SPark
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