saddle fuel tank (under bed on drivers side) mounting?

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saddle fuel tank (under bed on drivers side) mounting?

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This will be my only fuel tank, its filler protrudes through the drivers lower bed side. I removed the old tank, leakey and had bad gas (varnish), besides, got a newer tank for cheep. I removed the large metal skid plate, the mounting metal bands and some other brackets (that hold the other side of the skid pan). Now putting everything back together, I think I'm missing a piece.

I painted the two bands and three brackets, 5 things because I have 5 hangers.....well I only got 4 things now.

So what I am asking, if anyone has this tank and its mounting can be seen in some pics, either with the skid plate mounted or with out it. Or if anyone has pics of a frame tear down and it shows this tank, can you please post them, I need to see what I am missing. I have looked all over the place for a missing, freshly painted bracket....and having no luck. I think I have the front band mount figured out, its the rear band that I can't find where to connect one side. (knew I should have taken pictures)

thanks.
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Re: saddle fuel tank (under bed on drivers side) mounting?

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here is a photo of parts I removed yesterday and put up for sale.
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Re: saddle fuel tank (under bed on drivers side) mounting?

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Re: saddle fuel tank (under bed on drivers side) mounting?

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I totally forgot about the tech secton..duh Thanks for that pic Bill, they helped to

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Re: saddle fuel tank (under bed on drivers side) mounting?

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Got it mounted, connected and skid plated.. on to the next, remount new power steering gear then suspension. Thanks again for the help
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Glad to hear! Looking forward to your update. :thup:
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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