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Looking for bolter who has moved, or has info on moving, the fuel tank from the cab to under the bed. I am looking to do this for safety reasons. Thanks for any help.
JJ

Jason,

I have done this on my '59 Apache. I have caught flak for having done so. I still think it was the right choice, particularly considering the need for weight on the drive wheels. And, no, the weight at the rear cannot come close to causing oversteer, considering the mass at the front.

I used a J.C. Whitney P/N ZX862180N 25 gallon steel tank (Suburban). There are larger ones, but they're vertically deeper. The rest is getting the strapping installed. I use three straps. I found that my mechanical fuel pump will pull fuel all the way from the rear.

Good luck!

Apache Kid - Does your filler neck just go through the bed floor then?

I have a '59 panel and I am thinking of locating a gas tank in the back. Mine has a side tank, but they are near impossible to find and they cost an arm and leg when you do. I don't think I could run the filler neck from the side all the way into the back. I was just wondering what you did. Thanks, Dan....