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• Aug 12, 2018

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Have a 1969 road runner I have a custom-made stainless steel tank by Ricks Tanks how much trouble do you think I’m gonna be in with this filler tube not lining up. If I cut part of the body how much of the bumper do you think I have to cut if any?’s and he helps her comments would be great

 

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Looks like a different tank would be best. Second best thing might be to shim the front of the tank down some to angle the inlet up some? Hate to see a hackjob done to the body and bumper.

 

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Modify the tank, or get them to fix it. Always fix the problem, don't make more.

 

• Aug 13, 2018

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tanks upside down ! Just kidding, I'd be contacting ricks for sure

 

• Aug 13, 2018

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Isn't there supposed to be a hump that fits in floor pan? OOPS!

 

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The floor was replaced before I got the car.is there suppose to be a bump in the floor.

 

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Just look at at 68 for sale on this site it does have bumb. I will have to check my trunk floor.

 

• Aug 21, 2018

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Thanks for all the help. The gas tank was 1/4” bowed the floor was bowed down 1/4”. had to cut the floor. Fits now