Thanks Crazzy for the confirmation. The plastic tank makes more sense for a pickup that could end up in difficult terrain. I think I am going to end up with an extra tank after this (for those who may need one). Now if I could find a Fuel filler hose, I would be happy for a while

 

Measure the diameter the hose needs to be, and how long you need. Go to the parts store, and they *should* be able to order you some fuel-rated hose, in the appropriate caliber.

 

i am kind of surprised more manufactures don't use plastic tank. steel ones tend to rust out out after 15-20 years especially in the land of rust. i know we have replaced both on my dads 95. the fuel filler hose might need to be custom made if it needs to be replaced since it doesn't have the bedside filler neck. an exhaust shop might be able to help bend some pipe if you need it and worse case scenario you could probably use radiator tubing if you can't find some rubber filler neck tubing the right size.

 

The filler hose has a couple of turns in it order to make the connections. I'm going to try to fabricate my own using coolant hose and pvc elbows. You do what you gotta do to find a fix. I've got some guys checking on a used stock hose. In the meantime I want to get it on the road with a smooth running engine. Love it

 

What about one of the flexible metal radiator hoses?

 

The problem with the flexible metal radiator hoses is that they have a spring running through them that is hard to cut and then hard to seal, but it is something to think about.

 

i would still recommend seeing if an exhaust shop can bend up most of what you need. i don't see it being that complex. they could probably bend something up real quick.

 

I'll check it out. Thanks

 

That's a beautiful truck. Since tanks were taken out of the cab Dodge has used plastic frame mounted tanks on trucks. Doesn't rust but can split

 

Thanks, Through the help of folks on this forum I was able to get the info I needed. In the late 60s early 70s, people were burning to death in trucks where the tank was in the cab, hence the evolution to amidships plastic tannks and a little bit bigger cab space which I believe ushered in the club cab. Hang a couple of seats in there and its a club cab.