Hey all. has anyone used a classic industries wagon/ranchero fuel tank? any tips, suggestions? is there any material between tank and body? also noticed it appears to be just a bit shorter (front to back) about an inch. thanks Gerald

I used the auto city classic tank-I think this is what you are referring to-and I didn't have a problem installing it in my wagon. I just added a bunch of insulating pieces on the top for vibration between the tank and body.

Mike

Mike, thanks for the response. don't know if that's the same people i got mine from, it seems like these guys are in MN or WI, would have to go back and find the website. same thing, padded top w/roofing felt strips. did have to add some spacers on the strap bolts (about 1") for the straps to pull up tight. did have the 2 fuel pick-up points. Gerald

quick update/edit. it was auto city classics in MN. Gerald

We had a spammer here that I deleted and banned. Hugh's post was deleted as well because after deleting the spam, it looked like his post was refering to 58 Villager's post. Thanks again for the notification, Hugh.

Thanks for the Hoover job. No problem with my post...not needed after the clean-up. 

Hello  Ford originally used (5)? would say 2"X 4" 3/16 thick rubber pieces at back of tank. I believe where tank contacts the rear crossmember.  Under tank straps had  thin cloth type material between tank straps, I used cloth friction tape. all this is from memory. 

That is correct. I think mine still has the rubber strips on the top of the tank to prevent rubbing/squeaking-I installed a new tank as my original tank needs to be scrubbed clean to be used again.

Quote from: cos on 2025-12-31 07:53Hello  Ford originally used (5)? would say 2"X 4" 3/16 thick rubber pieces at back of tank. I believe where tank contacts the rear crossmember.  Under tank straps had  thin cloth type material between tank straps, I used cloth friction tape. all this is from memory. 

I have bought a bicycle tube in the past, split it length-wise, and then used it on the straps. Works well.