Bob Drake Ranchero Gas Tanks

I just wanted to document the fact that the replacement gas tank from Bob Drake that fits the 57-59 Rancheros and Edsel station wagons is not a straight ahead bolt in replacement when installed into an Edsel wagon.

I"m not bitchin ! I"m thankfull that Bob does pop these items.

Fuel lines have to be lengthened and moved and the tank support straps have to be shortened.

Old fuel gauge sending unit was accurate in the new tanks cavity.

Like I said-no big deal but I thought the folks considering this replacement tank should know what they are getting into.

Oldmics

 

thanks for the info, i need one for a 57 ranchero but been waiting to see if i can find a good used one cuz they are expensive, those tanks were designed to rust out on the top.

 

Thanks for the Info.

 

These tanks you are speaking of.........Same thing as a 59 Ford wagon gas tank, with the spare tire recess indention in the top?

 

yep

 

Uh oh. I bought a good used one from off of a '58 Edsel Wagon to use in my '58 Ford wagon.