Nos 70 Gas tank on E-bay

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  1. Tim Wilmoth

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    Tim Wilmoth, Aug 26, 2004
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    ah man ... that was my low bid hanging in there! ... just kiddin ... :)
     
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    lol Dan...
     
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    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    So far thats a really good deal for the tank, I have an NOS `70 tank that I payed 122.00
    for about 3 years ago.
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    I email the guy to find out if it has a sending unit / pickup included with it - it does NOT :(

    Question - on a 70 model tank, is the sending unit / pickup in the front of the tank or the side?
     
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    It's in the front (toward the front of the car).
     
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    i thought it was in the back (toward the front of the car ) :slap: ...frank...
     
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    I almost typed that....but I wasn't sure it made sense. ?????
     
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    Wow - price has really jumped - add the $28 for shipping too!


    I would rather do the Mustang swap and get a tank with a sending unit and a drain plug. But if you want an NOS tank, I guess it is still worth it.
     
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    It's likely going to be a last minute bidding war
     
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    I don't think you can do the mustang swap on a 70 because the tank goes through the trunk floor instead of being strapped on like the later models.

    Stephen
     
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    Wow $202.50!!! It went for more than I thought it would, I would have like to have one myself, but $202.50, and $28.00 for shipping!
     
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    It's a different tank than the 71-77, so I didn't have a choice. On the 70' the gas tank is the floor of the trunk. First one I seen in a while. Mine has a big dent and a past repair. Told you it would be a last minute bidding war.
     
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    What about the 67-68 Mustang tank? That is the trunk floor as well. It was the same on a Cougar.
     
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    This is what I had in mind for a replacement tank. You can't beat the price. Has anybody tried to fit one of these into a 1970 maverick tank opening? I will be changing my 1972 over to this style of tank. I should be able to hang it under the trunk floor with only minor modifications to the tank straps. My engine is a 1968 and I have no need for the fuel vapor return system. I will have a vented gas cap like the 68's had.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2488220643&category=34198
     
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