Hello,
I’m installing a NEW 19 gal. fuel tank in my 1988 F -150 because it was missing when I bought the truck. Since the old one was gone, I’m not sure if the new one is supposed to be mounted TIGHT against the upper cross-rails, or HANG from some bottom supports. I’m going to fabricate my own straps and because the tank is kind of a irregular shape I’m don’t know if I’m missing some RUBBER SPACERS or something. Thanks Greg

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I'll get you a pic in a minute of a 89

 

Ok
First thing you need to do is "shape"these 2 areas on the new tank, or your straps won't hold the tank up tight where it belongs
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Tank goes into these 2 crossmembers
Back
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Missing 2 outside pics where the strap hooks in the crossmember. Sorry
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Thanks dustybumpers, good pictures, on top of the tank is it metal on metal or a thin rubber insulator?
Thanks

 

Also is there some type of rock protector somewhere?
Thanks

 

Factory used a piece of plastic with a tar filler
I cut an old rubber inner tube, and make sure to undercoat the tank good where it sits there

There is a plastic rock guard on the front of the tank, the strap holds it on
next time your in the junk yard, snatch one
I would just under coat it real good for now


No problem, glad to help
That truck of mine looks kinda rusty in the pictures, lol
Guess I better freshen it up

 

Thanks dustybumpers, I appreciate the help. [emoji106]

 

no problem
Let me know if you need more
I have a89, 90, 92,93,94, and a 95 to take pics for you
Diesels are similar, those I have are 92, and 94

 

That’s a lot of trucks, you must have a very understanding wife.
And a lot of property. Thanks

 

half of those trucks were probably hers at one time.
and he is leaving out the 02 deezle, 2 petercars, and a few others i cant remember.
his junkyard makes my junkyard look small

 

Plus the ones that aren't Fords.
There are some Chebbys and a Dudge

Some of them belong to the boss lady......

 

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Thanks Bill

 

Thanks BKW, Imagines are quite helpful for fabricating new brackets. [emoji106] Greg