Good Points by All;
Anywhere you put it, that darn gas tank is still a time bomb!
Between the frame rails all the way at the rear? Thats's where it was in my '36 Chevy 1/2 ton, also in my '61 Willys.
Isn't that also where it was in the infamous Pinto? :rolleyes:
The only "down point" I've heard about the '47-'49 under bed tanks was the tops rusting out.
Mechainiac's hair-raising story points out a greater menace than a 17 to 25 gallon gas tank full of ethyl:
Stupid "other drivers!" :mad:
My daily commute takes me onto I-81 between Scranton & Wilkes-Barre, for about 18 miles each way. It's two lanes each way, and heavily travelled, particularly by semis, and the speed limit is only 55 (Yet folks still try and go 80+ !).
Every day, I see at least half-a dozen "near-misses", usually "SUV"s or expensive cars with "important" drivers.
Everyone tailgates, passes on the right, changes lanes abruptly with out signals, etc.
Often, I'm glad to drive one of the "old pieces" that can't handle the interstate, and I have to take the "milk route" on the old US & WPA roads, even though it adds 20 minutes to my trip!
Wherever y'all put that tank, make sure it's in good, sound condition, with good lines, firmly mounted, and keep your eyes open!
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