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#240786 09/17/2007 3:30 PM
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Looking to relocate my gas tank to the back of bed? does anybody know the width of the frame, in the bed of the truck? also any recomendations,on a gas tank.My truck is in storage,I won't have time to go measure my self till next weekend.Thanks in advance
Perro


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#240787 09/17/2007 5:20 PM
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Perro,
Hiya neighbor! Your a hop,skip and a jump away! You can "search" for gas tank installations. You'll find a lot of helpful information about doing that. Dont have a 41-46, so I cent helps ya der!
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#240788 09/19/2007 5:35 AM
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Perro,
On my 1940 the frame is tapered... that is it gets wider from the front to the rear. I believe the decco trucks are the same.

John

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THIS PAGE should have that info.

#240790 09/20/2007 2:44 AM
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Mine is 31" inside to inside at the rear spring front mounts. But it's a 3/4 ton. I believe the 1/2 ton is wider


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