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Topic: 71 Torino 500 gas tank issue
Posted: 06-September-2022 at 1:27PM

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My fiance recently acquired a supposed 1971 Torino 500. I have been looking for a gas tank for it, as it's full of rust. The F54E is not what the tank looks like that I removed. It looks more like the F43E. The VIN number in this car comes up as a 1971 Torino 500, but the rear quarters have emblems saying Fairlane 500. So, am I correct in assuming this car is a mixture of the two? And obviously the Fairlane was older? Thanks, in advance, for any help or response!

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Posted: 07-September-2022 at 1:25PM

The Fairlane name was dropped after 1970. The base models Torinos is 1970 were called Fairlane 500s. They were the same as a Torino, just less features. Think Ford Custom vs Galaxie. So it's possible your car has some 1970 parts on it, but not a big deal since they are pretty much identical.

As for the fuel tank, a 1971 should use a F54A tank like you said. A 1970 or tank should fit but there are differences due to changes in the emissions controls. I am not sure if the 1968-69 tank will fit, but I wouldn't be surprised since it's the same basic platform.

1970 Tank:

https://ecat.spectrapremium.com/en/parts/F53A

1971 Tank:

https://ecat.spectrapremium.com/en/parts/F54A

We also have this great thread on restoring a fuel tank:

https://forum.grantorinosport.org/fuel-tank-restore-for-1973-ford-gran-torino_topic19831.html

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Posted: 07-September-2022 at 1:33PM

Thank you so much for the quick response!! The 70 tank looks identical to what I pulled out. I would restore the old tank, but it is so rusty and dented. I'd rather just try to find a new one. A radiator shop here in my town said they would do it, but it would cost at least $400, and he couldn't guarantee it wouldn't leak down the road. Again, thank you so much for the quick response!

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	Hello all! My fiance recently acquired a supposed 1971 Torino 500. I have been looking for a gas tank for it, as it's full of rust. The F54E is not what the tank looks like that I removed. It looks more like the F43E. The VIN number in this car comes up as a 1971 Torino 500, but the rear quarters have emblems saying Fairlane 500. So, am I correct in assuming this car is a mixture of the two? And obviously the Fairlane was older? Thanks, in advance, for any help or response!

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5846	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07-September-2022 at 1:25PM
	The Fairlane name was dropped after 1970. The base models Torinos is 1970 were called Fairlane 500s. They were the same as a Torino, just less features. Think Ford Custom vs Galaxie. So it's possible your car has some 1970 parts on it, but not a big deal since they are pretty much identical. As for the fuel tank, a 1971 should use a F54A tank like you said. A 1970 or tank should fit but there are differences due to changes in the emissions controls. I am not sure if the 1968-69 tank will fit, but I wouldn't be surprised since it's the same basic platform. 1970 Tank: https://ecat.spectrapremium.com/en/parts/F53A 1971 Tank: https://ecat.spectrapremium.com/en/parts/F54A We also have this great thread on restoring a fuel tank: https://forum.grantorinosport.org/fuel-tank-restore-for-1973-ford-gran-torino_topic19831.html
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Fordluvr4life Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 05-September-2022 Location: North Dakota Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fordluvr4life Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07-September-2022 at 1:33PM
	Thank you so much for the quick response!! The 70 tank looks identical to what I pulled out. I would restore the old tank, but it is so rusty and dented. I'd rather just try to find a new one. A radiator shop here in my town said they would do it, but it would cost at least $400, and he couldn't guarantee it wouldn't leak down the road. Again, thank you so much for the quick response!