Hot Rods Need coupe answer

Can I install a new fuel tank in 1940 ford coupe with body on the frame ???

 

Yes but it ain't easy.

 

This cannot be said enough....

 

Yep==done quite a few--a bit tough but can be done.

 

Thanks all for your help??? . I was afraid of what your answers would be , just hoping I was wrong!!! Getting ready , to start cussing it in .

 

Little difficult but it can be done indeed

 

Prepare to learn "New Words"......

 

I changed out a original 1940 Ford Coupe tank - set years with crudded up old gas and flakes. Got the original tank out OK - but tight. Bought new repo - Drake stock metal tank - had to take a 6 inch 50 grit grinder to the sides and trim slightly - then took a thin body shop bumping s**** to slide it past the frame rail. Repo fit little tighter than the original.

 

yep, tire s****s will help pry it out and in.

 

There have been some threads about this in the past with some tips. Do a quick search. I'm too lazy.

 

Yes, really not a terrible job


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Fairly easy on my 38 sedan(avatar)...

 

What he said--orig will come out easier than new one will go in-follow his advise-repo tanks need a little adjustment as he mentioned-both Drake and Tanks