The Ford Barn

little howard · 12-07-2019, 10:16 PM

A stock 32 gas tank will mount in the stock spot, under the bed, in a 32 pick-up. There is one cross brace that has to be notched, and it's a pretty big notch, to clear the sender/pickup.
I use the stock filler, and put an access door in the bed floor above it. And, you can't see it from behind, and it might be a little safer in a rear end crash because you've got a foot and a half of bed hanging out behind it.
I've run my hot rod pick-up many miles this way.

RKS.PA · 12-08-2019, 10:24 AM

Charlie, it probably dawned on you long ago that you are blessed, as am I. We have wives that support us in this old Ford hobby, regardless! And....those smaller hands sure come in handy at times!!

al's28/33 · 12-08-2019, 05:34 PM

should never have told her that, my wife is on a "needs to know" basis, and what happens in the Barn, stays in the Barn!!!!

FrankWest · 12-08-2019, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RKS.PA

Charlie, it probably dawned on you long ago that you are blessed, as am I. We have wives that support us in this old Ford hobby, regardless! And....those smaller hands sure come in handy at times!!

wives are the greatest...
all long time ago my wife and I were discussing what king of tires to buy.
My wife added, I think you should get Radio tires.
I looked at her and answered, AM or FM?

uncle buck · 12-10-2019, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

Michael,

It's not a Model A. '32 commercial gas tanks do not vent inside the cab unless you operate the vehicle without floorboards, which is a whole set of real dangers.

David,
If I understand the truck tank design, the venting is through the fuel sender which installs from the bottom of the gas tank?

DavidG · 12-10-2019, 11:00 AM

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Yes, please see post #25 above.

FrankWest · 12-10-2019, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle buck

David,
If I understand the truck tank design, the venting is through the fuel sender which installs from the bottom of the gas tank?

The My sedan fuel tank vents from the top of the tank.

35fordtn · 12-10-2019, 01:52 PM

Passenger car tanks are a whole different animal... in comparison to a 1932 Pickup tank

Clem Clement · 12-10-2019, 10:37 PM

I thought all tanks were vented?

JRHASZARD · 12-14-2019, 10:27 AM

C-5 Galaxy has a fuel tank inerting system in which the ullage area is saturated with nitrogen. Also, as the fuel enters the tank, it is "swirled" causing it to release dissolved oxygen which would otherwise be released as pressure in the tank drops as the airplane climbs. I think I will take my zippo and peer into the neck to see if my 39 pickup has this same system.

12-07-2019, 10:16 PM	#41
little howard Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 21	Re: Help with a family issue A stock 32 gas tank will mount in the stock spot, under the bed, in a 32 pick-up. There is one cross brace that has to be notched, and it's a pretty big notch, to clear the sender/pickup. I use the stock filler, and put an access door in the bed floor above it. And, you can't see it from behind, and it might be a little safer in a rear end crash because you've got a foot and a half of bed hanging out behind it. I've run my hot rod pick-up many miles this way.

12-08-2019, 10:24 AM	#42
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: Help with a family issue Charlie, it probably dawned on you long ago that you are blessed, as am I. We have wives that support us in this old Ford hobby, regardless! And....those smaller hands sure come in handy at times!!

12-08-2019, 05:34 PM	#43
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,591	Re: Help with a family issue should never have told her that, my wife is on a "needs to know" basis, and what happens in the Barn, stays in the Barn!!!! __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)

12-10-2019, 11:00 AM	#46
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: Help with a family issue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, please see post #25 above.

12-10-2019, 01:52 PM	#48
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: Help with a family issue Passenger car tanks are a whole different animal... in comparison to a 1932 Pickup tank

12-10-2019, 10:37 PM	#49
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Help with a family issue I thought all tanks were vented?

12-14-2019, 10:27 AM	#50
JRHASZARD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ophelia,Va. Posts: 219	Re: Help with a family issue C-5 Galaxy has a fuel tank inerting system in which the ullage area is saturated with nitrogen. Also, as the fuel enters the tank, it is "swirled" causing it to release dissolved oxygen which would otherwise be released as pressure in the tank drops as the airplane climbs. I think I will take my zippo and peer into the neck to see if my 39 pickup has this same system.