F100 - Relocating Fuel Tank to Rear
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- čas přidán 21. 11. 2020
- How- to step by step relocating the fuel tank to the rear of an F100. I use a 1970 mustang fuel tank, and install it in between the frame rails, under the bed of this 1969 Ford F100. In the next video, I'll install a fuel pump in the tank and get this truck setup for fuel injection.
Links:
Rock Auto 1970 mustang fuel tank:
www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....
Sending Unit- Rock Auto:
www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....
Wheel and tire setup:
Wheels ESR CS11 they are 19x9.5 in the front and 19x10.5 in the rear (both are +15 offset) Front tires are 275/35r19 Rear Tires 305/35r19 - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I made mine serviceable by putting nut-serts in the frame and mounted the tank from the bottom
FYI : A guy might look into a 64/66 Mustang tank, guys are using them in the same way and same place in 48/ 52 F1 Fords without cutting on the frame . The earlier tanks must be narrower because the F1 frame is about 3” narrower than the 53 and up F 100’s. The early tanks might be too narrow to catch the frame on later F100/F150’s but if you’re going to build a ‘picture frame’ to support it anyways than wouldn’t be a problem. Just a thought.
I’ve got a 72 that I’m gonna do a similar build on and am watching your build for ideas and what to watch for along the way. Thanks again and stay safe!
absolutely! Glad you are finding it helpful.. even if you say "well I wouldn't do that!" Thats what its all about.
Great job man on the install - I like how you showed us step-by-step how you made everything fit nicely under the bed. The stance is awesome on the truck, wheel and tire combo look great, and this is a great build am sure am enjoying watching! I have been following since the beginning. Your hard work is paying off, and you tips are helping many! Take care man and keep up the great work!
Thank you! cool that you have been watching the whole build too. I'll keep the content coming!
@@330_garage3 I'm wondering with the drain plug in the corner of the tank could you just put a fitting there for a fuel line IF someone uses a FRAME mount fuel pump???
I’m surprised of how much knowledge you have my friend your truck look amazing
Thanks, I'll share what I know, if you guys are finding it helpful
Damn glad I watched until the end that thing looks amazing with the new stance
Thanks! I should have used that picture of the truck at the end as the thumbnail! Glad you guys like it, I'm getting excited to get this thing on the road.
Love your videos man. Proud to say I’m following your build really closely
I appreciate that!
That really was a great way to end the video. It looks really great, stay motivated, and have fun. I love the look
Nice! Thanks for watching the whole thing.. always nice to hear when you guys like stuff... or don't.
Love this build man, keep it up 👍
It is looking awesome! Can’t wait to see her going down the road!!
hopefully soon! Its getting close
Appreciate your response tonwheels and tires. Good job on videos
Great job on these videos. Very descriptive but not boring. Can't wait to see more!
Funny you say that.. I get bored watching myself while I edit them.. so I try to keep them action packed and cut out all the parts where i'm just fumbling around, glad its making a difference!
@@330_garage3 I have noticed your confidence growing in the videos I've watched for a while now. I'm not saying you have me in stitches lol, but you do a great job in describing the process. I love how the truck is turning out!
I’m not into trucks but I love what you’ve done to this oldie.
We'll convert you to needing a truck! Thanks!
How can you not be into trucks!? Theyre so useful
@@330_garage3what are your tire and wheel setup. Awesome work
Hey Man. Nice job relocating the fuel tank. I really like the way the stance is. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍
Thanks 👍 - I am really pleased with how this truck is coming together!
Nice work. Looking forward to seeing how you make the fuel pump, sending unit and lines work.
Thanks! thats actually going to be the next video.
I miss my 67, never should have sold it. Nice build
Just found your channel after getting my 77 f100 to fix up. Love it, make some more vids!
Looks Amazing!!! Love the series!
Thanks!
You are an inspiration! I'm getting ready to change the gas tank in my 73.
Go for it!
Another great video from my favorite channel!
Glad you are enjoying it! Thanks!
Truck coming together real nice l like that stance thanks for sharing your content plz keep coming I have enjoyed this build
Will do. Thanks! always nice to hear you guys are enjoying the content
Thw stance looks really good even with the front too high. Looking good! Now lets go drive this thing!
hahah thanks! I'm really excited to get this thing into burnout mode!
Just got a ‘78 swb f100. Thanks for all the content! Sub. Here to stay
Thanks for the sub! You can skip the part about shortening the bed, sounds like you found one!
Really awesome videos! Helping me a lot. I've got a 69 Ranger and im following right behind you.
That is awesome! Post some videos as you make some progress. And be sure to watch what I do wrong, so you can make better choices haha
Use the gas door hinge that is on a side mount gas door but use the bed metal as the gas door face.. I love this truck!
Love it man! It’s really starting to look like something haha! Once again, amazing work brotha!
Thanks a ton! I'm really getting motivated again seeing it start to come back together.
Make floating nut plates and weld them to your frame. Makes installing and adjusting the bumper much easier. Works great for box mount bolts also.
Your F100 will be like "Fast & Furious" style!
Awesome job Mr. Blueshirt!
hahah thats going to be the new channel name Thanks!
Look great man!! I enjoy the content!! Keep them coming!!
More to come! Thanks!
Dream build! Love it!
Thanks! me too
The Truck is Awesome 👌
Great job. I did the same in the 65 and 67 F100 that I restored.
nice!
Great job!....Have a '72, quick change rear, stock car front, 4 spd and 351 cleveland.....Going into shop in a coupla weeks for cam, TFS heads, roller rockers and lifters.......Spring time hope to put in either a 5 or 6 speed.....Keep the vids coming
That sounds awesome! I hope you post some video of it... because I want to see it!
Luv the truck bro could not have picked a better engine, one of the very few Ford's i would drive willingly.
hahaha drive willingly - Thanks!
Was just about to comment please paint the frame since you’ve put so much into and it was just done halfway through 😂lol love the videos badass truck !
glad I didn't let you down!
Super informative!!! Thank you :-)
Awesome job man
Thanks!
Sick custome job looking good 👍
Thanks 👍
Man nice build! Quality work very detailed vid. When I do my Ford ill try not to bother you to much lol
hahahaha ask away! Lots of knowledgeable guys in the comments sections of these videos as well.
Nice job, nice truck
Thanks 👍
Really like the project nice work
Glad you like it!! I'll keep the videos coming!
Cool thank you
Looking great!
Thanks!
Looks awesome! Need to get busy on my own builds! 🤦🏼♂️
post up some videos when you do! Its always fun to see what you guys are building
I love those wheels I have the same style on my car
hell yeah!
Liked and subscribed!
You mounted your tank the same way I did on my 48 F1. I made a rear cross member to help hold in the back.
They make gas tank mats that keep fuel to the fuel lines for the purpose of converting older cars to fuel injection...
Like the men's Wear House it's genuine, "I guarantee it!".
Bought a rear tank kit from lmc for my 65 f100. Gives option to use straps or mount to frame from bottom and 17gal. Used same style of fuel pump
and you didn't have to trim the frame or anything right? That seems like maybe what I should have done. Where did your filler neck go on that one?
Throw a Holley fuel mat in it and you won't have to worry about baffles. As big and flat as that tank is you can use one of their large mats and never worry about starvation.
Nice work, very methodical. My question, why did you keep those 5th wheel mounts? Would have been the first thing to test that plasma on. And do you trust the wheel spacers to take power?
Nice job!!!! I don't know if this applies, but on my 64 I kept the inertia switch out of the crown vic for a fuel cut off in case of a accident!!!! 🔥😱
Yeah I didn't grab an inerta switch.. that would be a smart idea, and could get one from a junkyard for cheap!
Good job
Thanks
If having the tank hanging down like that is a concern, you might consider using a '67-'68 Mustang tank. Length & width and mounting holes are identical, but they're shallower. You'd lose some fuel capacity, but it'd allow the tank to be raised two or three inches.
Thanks! thats some good info
Hola muy buen proyecto
Tengo un duda …qué medida de rines y llantas le pusiste incluyendo offset?
Can I ask what size of tires are you running? Brand, width and offset of wheel? Bolt pattern? I bought some P315/35/R20 Tires but I am having a tough time finding 10.5" wide wheels. Thanks
A bronco 2 tank might of been a good choice for rear and fitment plus efi. But i get that mustang tanks are cheap easy to find and work. I still miss that sweet 390 you built!
I wish I would have come across the bronco 2 tank idea when I was doing my research. It seemed like everyone was doing the mustang. I miss that 390 too, that was a fun driving motor, it was simple but made for a fun cruiser.
Looking awesome. I have a 67 f100 (was my grandpa's) that needs a motor and I am just getting real anxious to start working on it. I have an 85 F150 with the 5.8 4V HO motor and debating on using it as a donor but would rather rebuild the original 352. Time will tell I suppose.
I would rebuild that 352 into a 390, it will look the same on the outside.. hell you can run the 352 stickers on it, so the purists don't wear you out about it haha. That would be the quickest way to go and make great power
@@330_garage3 *checks bank account* maybe in a few months 😀
John Madden truck builder..(because of the marker) lol
On the fuel tank I think I would have welded a bar in front and in back of the tank and took a measurement for tank straps and pulled the tank to the bottom side of the frame and if you want you could put straps on the bottom as well
love the videos have learned alot . like your tire and wheel combo can you tell me wheel size and offset and tire size please and name of the wheels . im doing the same thing with my 1966 f100.
Can you please give your tire and rim combo size it looks really good
How flimsy is the gas tank? I'm thinking of welding shut the fuel neck and welding the neck on one of the rear corners to fab up a fuel door behind the tail light
Any clue what the measurement is from outside of each wheel spacer? What made you go with spacers and a + offset, as opposed to just a negative offset with a deeper dish? Was it because of availability of the wheels you liked?
Really appreciate the videos man, I used a lot of your guidance for my CV swap, and the 4 link is up next. Quality work man.
I added a 2" spacer to each side. (I don't remember the explorer 8.8 width, but just add 4 inches to that) Finding a catalog order wheel with that much neg. offset is difficult. I had to push those wheels out to get them to fit between the wheel wells of the bed. Thats the only reason it has the spacers. Awesome to see you guys using these videos, hope this helps!
We just cut the tank down and put a back cross member in and it worked and a flexible strap under the tank , there’s room on the frame rails to reset a nut for the deck normal hight
That would have been a good solution for me.
What backspacing on the rear wheels, and are you still using a wheel spacers
just curious, what tires do you have on front and rear; trying to decide what to do on my 66 f100. to give more aggressive stance. thanks
Went from a rusted frame to a fresh coat of black on it what did you use to paint it?
Hey man! Currently doing the ls swap in my f100. I have one question and it’s what rear differential do I use for the swap? One that fits in the rear?
Just did my 66 pick-up found a 52 Chevy tank is best way to go , only had to move front little cross member 2 inches and still clears rear and it has hole for pump and cover if you don't use it,, has side fill much better to fill from side,, only had to cut 3/8 inches off bottom of frame rails,, and it won't hang down only 6 inch deep,, really takes from rear leaf spring integrity to move the rear cross member back that much,, will give you deflect and wheel hop.
You've really done an amazing job with the transformation and fabrication work!!I can't wait to hear it run and drive...but if you blow up the engine are you going to put a Ford motor back in?? 🤠
Thanks, yeah its always exciting (and nerve-racking) to get to the point were you fire one up for the first time. hahaha if it blows up, I kinda miss that 390.... I would probably go back with a Ford motor if the GM lets us down like that.
@@330_garage3 Yea the 390 sounded great and they are very powerful motors!But we all know FE stands for "freaking expensive" when it comes to high performance builds..
I really like your build, and following along, even though I don't always agree with everything you're doing. First, why are you moving the fuel tank out from behind the front seat and putting it at the rear of the truck? You can easily make a return line to the cab tank for injection by making a tubing insert with a return line connector on it, and fit it between the filler hose and the gas tank, using the filler hose and clamps to do it. Consider this....the tank being at the rear, is now subject to common garden variety rear-enders which could become catastrophic. I drove my 67' F-100 for 600,000k miles and never had a problem with the gas tank behind the seat. If you were in a wreck that could cause the cab tank to rupture...I doubt you would have to worry about it. My opinion is, your tank is a little low for my liking. My truck, until I shorten it, is a long bed with a factory 25 gallon aux fuel tank between the frame, behind the cab. The factory provided a metal skid plate for the tank. I'd think about doing the same on yours. To bring some strength back to the rear of your frame, weld in the inside of the frame, so they won't be seen... "fish plates," with holes inside of the plates for welds outside and inside the plates . You're doing great though, and you have strong problem solving skills. I'm following along with you, keep it up. :)
Awesome build, those u bolts for the bed… I can’t stand them, after a couple years they don’t wanna come off, the nut breaks free from the clip and just spins, anti seize the bolts and nuts. I live in Michigan as a collision tech, I’ve seen brand new trucks have issues trying to remove the bed.
Instead of square tubing, use 3/8 or 1/2 inch by 1 1/2 flat stock . Weld right in frame on sides bolt in on rear. It’ll strengthen sides where material was cut out
What off set are your wheels? And how big of a wheel spacers are you using?
so if you need to service your fuel pump, do you have to remove the bed?
Hi there, what size wheels and tires are you running. I gone have the same set up.
I did exactly what you did with the same tank... except I didn't use any tubing support and I have not had any problems. I wanted as much clearance from frame edges in case the frame got tweaked in a minor accident. (a major accident and I'm probably screwed anyway). Can you tell me that the tubing frame is a real necessity after you finish?
I am also using the old frame brace at the end of the frame - except I flipped it upside down.
I just used the square tube frame to mount the tank on and have it supported all the way around. I wasn't concerned about a wreck or anything. You would be just fine just using a couple metal straps like most the OEMs do.
What is the measurements of the 70 mustang tank I'm building a 66 ford pickup,,, l used a 66 mustang tank in my 45 dodge worked perfectly,, but there to wide for the 66 ford
The truck is turning out awesome!!! I've been following you for a while now and I also I'm in the process of building my 73 f100. It also has the crown vic suspension and I'm putting in a 6.0 too. My ? Is after I installed the suspension I noticed that i have a bigger wheel gap towards the door I followed ur every step and I don't know how it ended up like this, what do you think happened or what I'm I doing wrong??
Thats how most guys install the CV front end, it bumps that front wheel center line forward 3/4" or something. Mine is the same as yours, the idea is that it actually sits more centered in the wheel-well than the factory suspension did. That wheel-well line isn't really symmetrical with that more open 'swoop' towards the back. Sounds like you're right on track!
@@330_garage3 yea it is 3/4" more I must be in the ball game then!! Thanks for the reply!!
I have had two trucks that the tank was mounted low like that and it ended bad for both. Unless your going with a skid plate, figure on a road hazard and hole in tank. Its your truck so do what you want but mine was even with the rear end center section and got hole in it
Dang man... where are you driving?? Sounds like some Dukes of Hazzard action haha!
What’s the size of tire your running on the back
Awesome truck coming along, but should have kept the 390 in it. I just like keeping all Ford powerplant in this ford truck. My opinion, but I love this trucks looks👍👍
I actually kinda miss that 390, it was simple, but made great power and sounded tough.
Got it!
Once you lower that front end, that stance will be perfect. Put that filler cap door on magnets or something, make it cleaner than hinges.
Thanks, I was going to get a gas door from a junkyard car, and tack weld it under the bed, so you wouldn't see a hinge. Then it would work like a gas door on every other car... we'll see if I can figure that out haha
Can you tell me what size rims and tires you running right now and offsets?
Nice work and looking good! I see the info on the wheels but what size tires are you running?
I'll update the description, I'm sure this question will come up again. Fronts are 275/35r19 rears are 305/35r19
@@330_garage3 Thanks!
@@330_garage3 Did you have to cut the bed to put those tires in the back?
You can buy a Mustang tank that is baffled and set up for fuel ejection, but they are pricey. When I converted my mustang to fuel ejection I used a stock tank and the drain for the fuel return. I haven't has any problems with it not being baffled, but I don't let it get very low on fuel just in case.
Yeah I looked at some custom type EFI tanks, but you're right.. the cost is high. I'm super concerned about the thing starving for fuel, I really don't know why I have that fear, but I do. Nice to hear from someone with real experience, Thanks!
What size and brand are those wheels and tires??! I love the setup! Sweet job man!
Thanks! Those are ESR CS11 Graphite - 19x10.5
@@330_garage3 what is the offset/ back spacing? Do you still have the spacers on it?
Truck looks awsome coming along nicely, you mind me asking what are the wheel specs looks like 18s how wide and the offset
I'm runing the same explorer dif with crown vic suspension
I have a 5.3l Lt gen v 69 f100 shorbed
I posted them in the video details section. They're 19x10.5 and 19x9.5
The Ranger bed bolts are better I find they are deeper in the torq bit area I also took your idea but made the rear support able to remove if you had to servive the tank I keep Ed my ford all ford I got a coyote motor out of a 2016 no LS for me
Looks awesome whats the wheels? Are they the 19x9.5s+15s in the rear? Or did you go wider
ESR CS11 they are 19x9.5 in the front and 19x10.5 in the rear (both are +15) running 315s in the rear. Thanks!
@@330_garage3 awesome set up! I was trying to see what i wanted to do for the rear, i think the sr01 10.5's are a bit too wide for the mustang irs
I did my fuel fill behind the driver side tail light used a c10 gas tank door hinge, on the 64 i mounted the switch with in the tail gate post. Hopefully shutting the tailgate won't trip it! Lol but its close if it does.
I updated a video of my filler door hope you'll check it out!
Ohhh! I went and checked out your video... I'm like 200% jealous, that turned out REALLY good! How did you run the filler neck to the tank?
On the 61 to 66 there's a space between the inside bed and quarter panel. So it not visible at all from the bed, it worked out pretty cool. Im also using a push through cap instead of the one in the video. But kudos to you on your truck lot of work I just mini tubbed mine for bigger tires. Your video on the rear axel inspired me👍 But I chose to narrow my 8.8 useing mustang axles that will take 4.5 off each side. I had put to much into my crown vic to ditch it! But now it can handle 14" wide with an in. Clearance inside and out! Keep up the great work and video's. Thx and Happy Thanksgiving!
And p.s. I built my own tank from s.s. so it fills from the left side. And is removable from the bottom with straps.
What size wheels & Tires are you running?
What's the size, offset and backspacing on the wheels?
What did you end up doing on fuel door?
What plasma cutter do you have? Also if you don’t mind me asking, what’s your day job?
That plasma is a Miller Spectrum 375 X-Treme. Its a good plasma for automotive things, but if you want to do heavier stuff, you will need a larger one. I do program management for a defense contractor by day, but I grew up in body shops and auto shops, and did that all through college.
Gracias x poner las letras en español ✅
How thick is the metal for the 1x1 box tubing ? Or does it matter ?
I think that steel was 15ga or 16ga wall thickness. Its not holding a ton of weight, so no need to go much thicker than that.