Side fill gas tank?

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  1. Resto

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    Does anyone know which gas tanks will fit in our cars to convert from a rear filler neck to a side filler neck? Or could a gas tank repair shop move the filler neck hole. I would just turn mine sideways, but that could make the car heavier on one side wouldnt it?
     
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    Couldnt you just turn the filler neck 90 degrees to point towards the side instead of the back? Then run a 2" or so fuel tank filler hose to the new location as long as its higher then the filler neck.
     
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    not to worry...they come from the factory off to one side...go for it...:thumbs2:
     
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    Tom Hackmans car has a side filler might want to check his out.
     
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    Come to think of it, my 57 wagon was done that way. I still have some 57 plumbing around. Thanks Ryan.
     
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    LOL I never realized that.:rofl2:
     
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