I have been doing some research and finally found a 25 gallon tank that will fit where the stock tank was. I couldn't find any thread on here of somebody doing something similar, maybe I just didn't know where to look for it. I liked some of the ideas about putting a 30+ gallon tank behind the rear axle but I didn't want to move my filler tube hole on my bed so I decided to try this idea.
I got a replacement 1978 Ford Bronco 25 gallon fuel tank from MTS Company. I don't like how the stock tanks were strapped to the bottom of the bed so my plan is to attach this new tank in between the frame. It will make it nice when I have to remove the bed for body work and paint. I'm using square stock as my frame for the tank and bought 1/8"X 1-1/4" steel for the straps. I plan on welding 7/16" bolts to the end of the straps in order to recreate standard fuel straps. The straps will be bolted to two cross members that will lay on top of the tank and hold the tank in place.
Here are a couple pictures of the fuel tank mock I was able to complete tonight. I picked up the needed material and got all pieces cut to size. On Thursday I'll complete the installation.
Only thing missing in these photos are the straps.
I will place a piece of 3/8" steel across the opening in the cross member for the square stock to sit on.
I got a replacement 1978 Ford Bronco 25 gallon fuel tank from MTS Company. I don't like how the stock tanks were strapped to the bottom of the bed so my plan is to attach this new tank in between the frame. It will make it nice when I have to remove the bed for body work and paint. I'm using square stock as my frame for the tank and bought 1/8"X 1-1/4" steel for the straps. I plan on welding 7/16" bolts to the end of the straps in order to recreate standard fuel straps. The straps will be bolted to two cross members that will lay on top of the tank and hold the tank in place.
Here are a couple pictures of the fuel tank mock I was able to complete tonight. I picked up the needed material and got all pieces cut to size. On Thursday I'll complete the installation.
Only thing missing in these photos are the straps.
I will place a piece of 3/8" steel across the opening in the cross member for the square stock to sit on.
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