Gas tank for a 69 1/2 maverick

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  1. ryan k s

    ryan k s Member

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    Looking for a gas tank for a maverick, just looked under mine today and found a hole and found my fuel problem. Thanks for any ideas or solutions.

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    You might be able to find one or get that one repaired. They only used that tank for a short time so most guys have to buy differant year tank and make it fit! I was lucky and found one close by when mine took a dump.
     
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    Thanks guys, I'll have to look aroud, got my step dad lookin around for people who can fix the tank and glad to learn about the size difference for the 69-70 mavs,

    Thanks guys
     
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    Had mine plugged and coated, with the pour in liner. Been about 5yrs on this one, and no leaks or rust.
     
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    For mine, I had a radiator shop boil it out and braze closed any pinholes they found when doing a pressure test. After I got it back from them I used the Eastwoods tank sealer kit to line the tank.

    I have used the RENU process too on other tanks and it is by far the best but it is a bit pricey.

    :thumbs2:
     
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    ryan k s Member

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    Question for you guys.

    Is there a possibility that a comet tank for earlier years might match?

    Thank you guys lots!
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    if it's a...drop in style...there's a chance it can be modded to fit...:yup:
     
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    Sorry but no go. The early Comet used the Falcon tank. It is about 6 inches wider and had a fuel filler offset to the side of the tank.

    I know several board members have tried to find a suitable tank from other Ford models but nothing fits without cutting out part of the trunk floor as most other tanks are wider by about 6".

    :)
     
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    Well darn, thank you guys, I believe we are going to find a way to patch it, better then when it was done before and hope that works, if it doesn't, I have to go look for a tank.

    Thank you guys a lot
     
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