Hey Dennis...

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  1. Corbin Johnson

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    Do you happen to know the dimensions (from outside edge of lip to outside edge of lip) of the Mustang drop in tank. I want to compare the size of it with the stock drop in tank in my 70. Thanks.
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    yes Dennis, i am quite curious as well how your 70 tank conversion went?

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    Got the tank in the GT. Works great, of course. The tank measurements are as follows:

    24 3/8" front to back
    32 5/8" side to side
    1 1/8" flange around it.
     
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    Thanks, Dennis. Unfortunatly the dimensions are not even close.
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    I knew they wouldnt be but it can still be modified to accept it. What are the Mav dimensions?
     
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    My measuring (this is not exact, but close) came up with:

    27 1/2" front to back
    24 3/4" side to side
    1 1/4" lip all around

    Does anyone have a 1970 Mustang tank they could measure?
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    The 70 tank has a higher capicity so it is either deeper to increase capicity, or its bigger all around. I dont think it would be too hard to make it fit. Just move the passenger tank wall over about 8" inches and add some filler front to back.
     
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