John,
To each there own.

BTW, my tank is only 16 gallons.

At least it's not a VW with the tank in your lap!

I'm glad you feel safer having your tank mounted at the rear! I don't want anyone to ever feel unsafe while enjoying our old truck hobby!
Scott

Scott Ward

2 1948 1.5-ton Loadmasters
The red one and The snow pusher
1 1950 3100
1 1955.1 Chevy 6500
1 1954 Chevy 6500 2-Ton
1 1955 1st Series COE 5700
1 1963 K20 (454)
1 1964 C10 (350)
1 1951 1.5-ton Dump Truck
1953 and a 1956 Ford F800

Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jello to a tree!