Stretching a fuel tank ?

[1951M1078]

Anybody try stretching a M1078 fuel tank by cutting it and adding a section? Maybe add a tank hanger to take the weight ?
Was thinking 100 gallons would be good.

What do you think ?

 

[simp5782]

Anybody try stretching a M1078 fuel tank by cutting it and adding a section? Maybe add a tank hanger to take the weight ?
Was thinking 100 gallons would be good.

What do you think ?

A m915 tank is 52in long. 29 in wide with mounting brackets. It will fit i am sure. And its 118 gal. Or add a m939 tank that is 71 with a 65gal draw

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[1951M1078]

Thanks, I have been looking but have not found one yet. Their is one on Ebay but its has been hit a little. I will keep looking but seems their made out of gold. That is why I was thinking I would just extend my tank. Just fire up the saw and my TIG and bend some metal.

Thanks for the idea.

 

[frank8003]

Repairs, ways and means, cleaning, extending fuel tank has been done.
See posts by Moderator Gringeltaube in here someplace.
these photos are of another kind of truck than yours but it gives ideas.



Also many posts of ways and means of duel fuel tanks exist in here.

 

[rocket990]

I have a NOS tank that will fit behind the stock tank. 75 gallons $400
call 307-214-7979 please no text.
Rocky

 

[1951M1078]

Thanks for the offer. Have something using part of that area.

 

[coachgeo]

Saw a typical commercial box truck today with a squarish fuel tank. Made me think if this thread... Have you looked into non military options? Try your local junkyards? Maybe call local commercial truck shops see what leads you can get. Maybe a schoolie (school bus)?