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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 02:11 PM
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Looking for advise or experience for a larger capacity fuel tank. Ricks will make just about any dimension you want. Previously considering a Fuel Safe or ATL fuel cell ,but none of the standard sizes (22gal ) offered fit with out notching the frame or hacking exhaust panel. Also Issue's with bladder lifespan. Stock tank's sit on top of the frame , typically for rear collision safety . If you add capacity downward , the frame crush could slice the tank open upon rear impact . Limited space to work with . Probably have to build a safety box / mount around it. Any help appreciated .











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Can’t help with your question but I had them build me a stock replacement for my 69 with an in tank pump and it is a work of art. Great guys to deal with and top notch quality.

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Thanks William:

Which Pump did you go with ? .....Their website has several choices Weldon or Aeromotive pump ?











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I have the Aeromotive A1000 in mine.
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Originally Posted by 69ttop502
Can’t help with your question but I had them build me a stock replacement for my 69 with an in tank pump and it is a work of art. Great guys to deal with and top notch quality.

Good to know....I plan to go this route when I eventually swap to fuel injection later down the road.
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