'72 Maverick (I need help!!!)

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  1. PaulS

    PaulS Member extrordiare

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    The later tank will work but you need the straps for the tank you install.
    There will be a bit of interference between the tank and rear splash shield.
     
    PaulS, Jun 27, 2011
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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Not necessarily, the straps will work fine, my 73 had the 73 straps holding a 76 tank, you just need longer bolts (The straps will conform to the tanks). The tanks do not hit the rear valance, that's a common misconception. I've done it twice with no issues. :Handshake
     
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    Yup 76 mav tank and longer bolts work... I put a 69 mustang tank in my 71 but you have to move the straps and make a new slot on the right side for the bolt... IM going to put the 76 mav/comet tank in my 72 comet gt, less mods needed....
     
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    Yup. Straps work fine - just need longer bolts from a hardware store. Idk about the splash guard... still looking for mine :hmmm: lol
     
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    Check out autokrafters.com.. They have one that fits but is 19 gallons, and all the straps and other parts needed to do the conversion to a larger tank. Might be a bit on the spendy route but it will be done right.
     
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  8. Dave B

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    That's the 75-76 style tank we've been talking about.
     
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    Don't buy it from Autokrafters. You'll get a much better deal from rock auto.(just look up a tank for a 76 Mav.) the 76-77 tank fit my 72 just fine. Its mostly just deeper. You will either have to buy the vapor valve for the 76-77 tank or get one out of the junk yard. I bought the straps to go with the tank. You will still use your old sending unit.
     
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  10. JDV1992

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    Do you know of any place online that sells the '76 Vapor Valve?
     
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    I've found it at AutoKrafters, CJpony parts, National Parts depot, and places like that. Its about $40 plus the grommit. I had a custom one made for my tank by a friend of mine who is a tool and die maker. You will have to look around to get the best deal.
     
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    Ok Thanks guys. I just ordered the tank and the vapor valve. Is there anything else that I might need?
     
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