1970-1971 Ford and Mercury - 1971GT New Member Looking for Fuel Tank

1971GT New Member Looking for Fuel Tank

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Topic: 1971GT New Member Looking for Fuel Tank

Posted By: dmolenstra@comcast.n
Subject: 1971GT New Member Looking for Fuel Tank
Date Posted: 10-June-2022 at 4:04AM

Hello

Iam new to forum just received ownership of 1971 Torino GT

27000 original miles. Removed fuel tank, found full of rust and hole rotted at seam i do not think it is repairable and want to replace tank. However i am unable to find a replacement tank. I was Looking for suggestions on where I can find a new or used tank I have exhausted the Internet looking for new can anyone help?

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Posted By: schufitz
Date Posted: 10-June-2022 at 4:40AM

Macs shows a listing for a '71 tank. Not sure if the formal & fastback use the same tank and the listing does not note which it's for (?).

https://www.macsautoparts.com/gas-tank-20-gallon-capacity-except-station-wagon-ranchero-42-45152-1.html" rel="nofollow - Gas Tank - 20 Gallon Capacity - Except Station Wagon & Ranchero (macsautoparts.com)

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Dave
1969 Torino GT/351W 2V/FMX/Vinyl Top/Black Jade/Gold Stripes/Nugget Gold Buckets/Console/Racing Mirrors/AC/PS/PDB

Posted By: dan0R30
Date Posted: 10-June-2022 at 4:43AM

Welcome! I can see what you mean, the F54A tank for the 71 is out of stock everywhere (and the F53A for the '70 too).

This may be your best bet and should buy it soon before it disappears! https://www.ebay.com/p/1917817957" rel="nofollow - https://www.ebay.com/p/1917817957

I don't see actual availability here but worth a shot: https://www.gastanks.com/1971-Torino-Cyclone-Montego-Except-SW/productinfo/F-54A/" rel="nofollow - https://www.gastanks.com/1971-Torino-Cyclone-Montego-Except-SW/productinfo/F-54A/

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Dan

1970 Ford Torino hardtop - 351C 4V - FMX - 9" 3.89 TrueTrac

Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 10-June-2022 at 5:41AM

Welcome! I upgraded you to a new member, so you have full forum access. I also moved your post to the 70-71 section which may get your more answers.

If you can't get a repro tank, you could consider the fuel tank RENU process. See this thread below which details the process that a member did on a 1973 Torino.

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

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Vince

1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car

GTS.org Admin

Posted By: dmolenstra@comcast.n
Date Posted: 14-June-2022 at 2:53AM

Still looking for tank found a rebuilder but still sure if tank is Self salvageable.

Posted By: pete rad
Date Posted: 15-June-2022 at 7:13AM

The places below have gas tanks for sale, but i do not know if they will ship the part to you. The 2 door and 4 door cars probably use the same tanks, but the ranchero and station wagons probably use different tanks.

1971 Fuel Tank Assembly Mercury Montego, very good condition.

stock number: L14426, $60.00 Elmers Auto Salvage of Fountain City wisconsin. 1-800-362-5004

1971 Fuel Tank Assembly Ford Torino 4 Door, stock number: WB1991 $75.00 Windy Hill Used Auto Parts of New London minnesota. 1-320-354-2201 email: mailto:wbajari@hotmail.com" rel="nofollow - wbajari@hotmail.com

Posted By: pete rad
Date Posted: 15-June-2022 at 7:19AM

1971 Fuel Tank Assembly Mercury Montego, very good condition. Stock number: T-1321, $150.00 Turner's Auto Wrecking Inc. of Fresno california. 559-237-0918

The place below lists a tank for sale, but they might only have the sending unit and top vent.

1971 Fuel Tank Assembly Ford Torino stock number: 3418, Central Grade Auto Parts of Lewiston idaho.

1-208-743-9505. email: mailto:parts@CentralGradeAutoParts.com" rel="nofollow - parts@CentralGradeAutoParts.com