fuel tank swap.(pics)

[427blackpearl]

its a good day when progress is made. all looks good.what year mustang tank is that?got any pix of the burn out or 6

[td]

its a good day when progress is made. all looks good.what year mustang tank is that?got any pix of the burn out or 6

sorry no pics of the hides roasting just did it on a wim but it was a blast not having any mercy at all on those old dry rotted tires

here's were i got the tank, this is the exact one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Ac ... 240%3A1318

[td]

a little more progress made today, i hand sanded the entire rear frame section inside and out with 80 gritt, then i decided i go ahead a paint the rear tank area and make a new cross member out of some thick wall 1'' square tubing to go behind the tank. im dreading tackling the axle and third member but the show must go on, so thats tomorrow.

some pics.

[Joshpow]

Looking better all the time! Mine next? Just kidding! I like the tank swap.

[stangconv]

Nice work TD... You are making me want to do the same now.. I was going to just put my tank in the box... but I may do this instead. The tank fits well right out of the box?

[td]

Nice work TD... You are making me want to do the same now.. I was going to just put my tank in the box... but I may do this instead. The tank fits well right out of the box?

there is about 1/4'' or so that has to be trimmed off the bottom lip of the frame so the flange of the tank will slide in between and rest on top of the frame. you could mount it to the bottom side of the same lip but i figured it would be better resting on the whole flange instead of the attachment points alone. difference is my way the bed will have to come off to remove the tank, but my thinking is, when will that be?

[td]

made a little more progress today, i blasted the rear axle, this was my first blasting experience and i wont mined if its my last. man what a nasty job, i wore a mask and i still feal as though im full of dust and sand, i coughed and spit sand the whole evening after that job. i still have some touch up cleaning to do on it before paint but is alot better than it was.


before.



after.



the blaster me and two buddies went in together on.



me after blasting and a good shower.

[427blackpearl]

td i could only tell you this but you have a nice rear
looks good, thats hard work. i take mine to the blasters cause it makes a big time mess
hard work will pay off for sure

[td]

been cleaning and painting all day and ive got all the rear sus. coated in eastwoods chassis black, all these parts strode all over my shop starting to get on my nerves, im ready to get this back together and all the mess cleaned up. ive got a urethane bushing kit coming for the rear sus. so the c-notch and the bushings and this things going back together!

[ford4x4fun]

Hey TD,

Where is the filler neck going to go Through the bed I am guessing. Your truck is Fricken Awsome! By the way.

[69NVF100]

Hey TD, Nice work looking good as always I am also getting ready to do the same, have you decide on what kind of notch your going to use ?

[marz68]

Your progress looks good, it's like if the tank was made for your truck.
I bet your truck sounds mean with those flow masters.

[69NVF100]

I saw a bolt in notch I belive by aim just wondering if that would be a good choice

[td]

I saw a bolt in notch I belive by aim just wondering if that would be a good choice

69NVF100,

probably a great product but i bet its pricey. do you remember the price?

[427blackpearl]

hey td i found them. looks llike around 110 or so

http://streetridepro.com/advanced_searc ... c_subcat=1