replacement gas tanks

Will a 76,77 gas tank fit a earlier model Maverick? If not , then does anybody know why? I

 

No, it will not fit. The earlier ones is tapered in the back for the rear valance.

 

What is your definition of 'early'? The tank will fit a 71-up...but not a 70. You will need longer strap bolts and the correct vapor valve to make it work in a 71-77

 

The 74-77 gas tanks will hit the rear valiance.

 

I have the aftermarket tank in my '74 with '71 rear valance and it doesn't hit.

 

The 74 tank is the same as the 71-73, I have a 76 tank in my 73 and it doesn't hit.

 

I have a 75 2 door.

 

I have 75. The car is going to be customized soI am not real worried about being original. How much does the tank hit the valence> Is it a spark liability? What if I used a fiberglass valence?

 

It doesn't......

 

I can vouch for that. I have converted my rear bumper to the small version using a 71 rear valance. And it doesnt even come close to hitting the aftermarket 76 tank that im using.

 

SoO, a 76/77 tank should mount in my 75 with no problems?

I thought it was strange that Ford would change the dimensions of the tank area when they added the larger tanks.

 

Where did you buy your tank? There is a place called Spectra Premium that lsits them for $ 124.18. They also carry new straps and sending units.

 

Yes it will bolt up with your stock straps. NAPA carries the spectra tanks. Thats the one im using.

 

Actually, 1975-1977 was all the same tank, also the same as Granada. Spectra is the only one that makes them.

 

Your straps will work when you replace the short Carriage bolts with longer bolts that you buy at your local hardware store. The later tanks require the late vapor valve because the hole is different sizes. A new sending unit came with my tank.