Since I'm doing a frame swap and cutting all the rust out of the cab, I had figured now would be the best time to do the "fuel tank under the bed" modification. I had planned on either a 1st Gen Camaro tank or a 1970 Chevelle tank. I was also going to modify the big ol' "farm truck" style rear bumper to make the filler neck come out under the tailgate with a flip down license plate. Either way, I will probably never have my truck stripped down this far (bare frame) again and this would be the perfect time for this mod.
The ONLY reason I was doing this is to keep fuel from sloshing out of the fuel filler neck in the stock location when making right hand turns with a full tank. I've always had to run these rigs with about 3/4 tank to keep from getting petrol all over the paint of the cab and bed side. Also I wanted to put speakers back behind the seat. But the 1972 Parts truck I got has kick panel speaker mounts so I'm thinking about just using those with new speakers. Not moving it for "safety" concerns.
But now I've been second guessing this modification and thinking about tossing the original tank back in the cab after all the body work is done. I've read some stuff as of late where cats have regretted moving their tanks out of the cab and others that have fuel delivery problems from moving the tank.
So now I'm torn. It would save me a lot of time and money to not move my tank... but have yet to find a fuel filler cap that doesn't leak fuel. Oh hells bells... what is a cat to do.
Just venting...
Would love any input, good or bad, pro or con, about this swap. I'm all for factory stock. I just don't want fuel spilling down a new paint job...
Gary