davehummell Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 On my b model right side steel fuel tank it doesn't look right is there spacers on the rear tank bracket? Are the brackets both the same mine are? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61320-fuel-tank-b-42/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 A comment was made about mine also. I had my brackets off and powder coated. No spacers, all four where the same, though the one tank appears crooked. I never noticed it before. I need to dig up the pictures I have, they aren't on this computer. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61320-fuel-tank-b-42/#findComment-444657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 they are crooked from the factory because of the start of the splay of the frame. only trucks I have seen with spacers on the back were some B81's and mostly all fire trucks so that the runnin boards sit straight because they don't have the tank. I think Skip Mckeen's yellow B85',B61 clone has the spacers cause it was a firetruck originally 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61320-fuel-tank-b-42/#findComment-444658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 My b67 round tanks were really bad with the short hood. the front brackets were mounted further forward. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61320-fuel-tank-b-42/#findComment-444665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Glad to hear there is a real reason. I looked at mine today while we were test fitting the hood before paint and the front edge of both tanks stick "out" a bit from the rear. I never really noticed it all these years until I put the shiny tanks on. Guess all the glare makes it stand out more?? LOL! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61320-fuel-tank-b-42/#findComment-444700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 I just repainted my tank and i never noticed it before and i don't like it if the back was pushed out even i think it would help to get in the cab. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61320-fuel-tank-b-42/#findComment-444708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Just need a few longer bolts and some steel to space the back brackets out. That kind of thing bothers me too. I don’t care if it’s factory or not but those details stand out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61320-fuel-tank-b-42/#findComment-444738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Yup. Passenger tank is shorter also to clear the exhaust stack on a B model too. I think 10 gallons capacity less on the rt. than the left side. Never much bothered me but I really didn't ride on that side. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61320-fuel-tank-b-42/#findComment-444749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 When i was getting my parts up to my local money pit jay said i should put an aluminum tank on my truck he would give me a good deal on one i would like to but i just don't have it figured out how to get one with steps that don't stick out to far i have tig and mig aluminum welding machines but i is quit a job putting steps in a used tank. Any thoughts on what to do? I can't afford the stock original b model tank. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61320-fuel-tank-b-42/#findComment-444753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, davehummell said: When i was getting my parts up to my local money pit jay said i should put an aluminum tank on my truck he would give me a good deal on one i would like to but i just don't have it figured out how to get one with steps that don't stick out to far i have tig and mig aluminum welding machines but i is quit a job putting steps in a used tank. Any thoughts on what to do? I can't afford the stock original b model tank. I have seen recessed steps offered online someplace. They don't look like or mimic anything factory produced I know of, but they do fit a radius you specify. There is a weld flange around the perimeter of the step for an overlap so not a butt weld affair. I'll have to look but the name escapes me now. 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61320-fuel-tank-b-42/#findComment-444755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Guy around here had square aluminum international step tanks and brackets on his. Not sure what exact truck they where from but looked appropriate Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61320-fuel-tank-b-42/#findComment-444782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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