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fuel cell mounting

how do you get it to sit flat in the trunk when there is a big hump in the floor?



i bought a 12 gal Jaz plastic fuel cell with a 2" rear sump. if that helps.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast


fuel cell mounting

Reply #1
cut out the floor and weld in a flat piece or shim up the low sides
1980 birds X 3, 1982 bird, 1984 XR7, 1988 TC

fuel cell mounting

Reply #2
Quote from: tbirdscott;105343
cut out the floor and weld in a flat piece or shim up the low sides


ive thought of that, but..... shimming one side would not allow the fittings to go underneath the floor for the sump. and cutting out the "hump" would lose the rigidity of the floor. or would this not affect it?
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast


fuel cell mounting

Reply #3
Quote from: 5ohbird;105363
cutting out the "hump" would lose the rigidity of the floor. or would this not affect it?


If you weld in a flat piece you shouldnt loose much, get it bead rolled or tack on a couple strips of 1/4" angle iron if you are worrried
1980 birds X 3, 1982 bird, 1984 XR7, 1988 TC