71 Ranchero fuel tank

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   Hi
I did this conversion last winter. I lost my pictures of the install but thought someone might be interested.
I ordered 2 new 71 Ranchero fuel tanks and had to return them because even though they said they were for a 71 they were both for a 72 up.
I searched everywhere and could not find one for the 71.
I took the measurements of my old tank and after comparing them with a ton of other Ford tanks I found that the 73-78 Ford F250-350 rear tank was real close.
Went ahead and ordered one and found as a bonus I had enough room to mount my in tank fuel pump in the right rear corner of the tank.
The only mods I had to do was to move the hanger bolts over to the right [looking at the rear from the front] a 1/2 inch on both sides so the straps would fit in the channels.
The other mod was to order a filler neck hose [18 inch] from filler neck supply.com. They are flexible and fit perfect with no rubbing or clearance issues.
A very easy install.
Here are some pictures.
Greg

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gregaba Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 02-December-2012 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 108	Post Options Post Reply Quote gregaba Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Topic: 71 Ranchero fuel tank Posted: 03-June-2019 at 5:29AM
	Hi I did this conversion last winter. I lost my pictures of the install but thought someone might be interested. I ordered 2 new 71 Ranchero fuel tanks and had to return them because even though they said they were for a 71 they were both for a 72 up. I searched everywhere and could not find one for the 71. I took the measurements of my old tank and after comparing them with a ton of other Ford tanks I found that the 73-78 Ford F250-350 rear tank was real close. Went ahead and ordered one and found as a bonus I had enough room to mount my in tank fuel pump in the right rear corner of the tank. The only mods I had to do was to move the hanger bolts over to the right [looking at the rear from the front] a 1/2 inch on both sides so the straps would fit in the channels. The other mod was to order a filler neck hose [18 inch] from filler neck supply.com. They are flexible and fit perfect with no rubbing or clearance issues. A very easy install. Here are some pictures. Greg
	Greg

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: 6780	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-June-2019 at 11:56PM
	Thanks Greg, this is great info!
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gregaba Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 02-December-2012 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 108	Post Options Post Reply Quote gregaba Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05-June-2019 at 3:14AM
	You are welcome. Wish I still had the install pictures. Greg
	Greg

Jdhutch Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 27-April-2021 Location: Las Cruces NM Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jdhutch Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05-May-2021 at 4:11AM
	Interestingly enough the straps on my 71 tank go from side to side instead of front to back as do the ribs accordingly.
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gregaba Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 02-December-2012 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 108	Post Options Post Reply Quote gregaba Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05-May-2021 at 4:38AM
	Thats strange. I have 2 used tanks both off a 71 in my shop and the ribs both go from front to back. One tank is from my 429 CJ and the other is from a 6 clyinder. I am wondering why your tank and straps would be different. What engine and driveline combo do you have? Greg
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Jdhutch Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 27-April-2021 Location: Las Cruces NM Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jdhutch Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05-May-2021 at 5:03PM
	my car is a 302 C4 8" rear axle. I'm not the only one. Here is a conversation on another Ranchero sight that show pictures as well. http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/71-ranchero-gas-tank.21360/
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Jdhutch Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 27-April-2021 Location: Las Cruces NM Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jdhutch Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05-May-2021 at 5:09PM
	I think there was also some discussion of why they would put side to side straps on and then have to put a wrap around strap attached to the bumper bracket but that's definitely what it has. The car is new to me so I had to go outside in my bare feet to look when I was reading the ranchero.us stuff because I had seen your post first and I assumed yours was the way it is but I guess not.
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gregaba Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 02-December-2012 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 108	Post Options Post Reply Quote gregaba Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-May-2021 at 3:31AM
	Well I guess I learn something new every day. I went out to the shop and dug out both my old tanks and they had the ribs going front to back. I didn't know they made side to side tanks. Sorry my how to didn't help. Greg
	Greg