You would have better luck posting this in the "Parts Wanted" forum... Sorry I don't have a tank for you, but this might help you. Good luck and welcome Dave
Gas tankfor a 1971 Go to www.autokrafters.com and order a tank. I just installed one on my 1971 mercury comet and what a difference it makes.
Does Autokrafters Sell Tanks Or Do You Refurbish Your Old One???? Also Looking For Tank For 70 Maverick???
you can probably go down to the local parts store like nappa or something and just have them order you a new one to. i think the 69-70 mavs have the drop in gas tank thats not reproduced, if its the kind that straps under the car you can find new replacments. there all the same i believe
Correct me if I'm wrong but, aren't 71/72 tanks dif. than 73 up. I know they all strap on but doesn't the big bumpers have something to do with the fill tube. Or am I dreaming again? The older I get I'm having trouble sorting out dreams from reality! Good Luck!
when i swaped the small bumper on to the back of my '76 the tank or tube had nothing to do with it at all.
i think the drop in ones are really hard to find for 69-70's but the other ones can be had alot easier, even brand new
The 1971-1974 tanks have a slight taper to them. The taper is there so it will fit up under the rear valence. For some reason this tank was carried over for 1974. 1975-1977 tanks don't have this taper. This is the tank that is reproduced. It will fit 1971-1973, but will hang down below the rear valence in the back.
now that you mention it it did seem like the tank hung below the valance a little too much, i didnt think nothing of it though. i have a feeling the muffler on small bumper cars was a little diffrent too since you can kinda see it too
When I converted my 77 to small bumpers, the valance touched the tank. I had to put a slight bow in it for clearance. Paint the tank flat black and its not even noticeable.
Thanks Craig! I knew there was something diff. about the tank I have. I'm not loosing my mind after all!
