The extra 2 inches weren't a factor at all.Everything went back together without any issues,and we ended up replacing the fuel line all the way to the pump just for added insurance.Only problem we did have was the gas gauge is now working but its not accurate.We started with 5 gallons of gas and...
As you can see in the pics. new tank was 2 inches longer,but fit in same location without any modifications.Tank was supposedly for 67-73 C-body only,would not fit 65 or 66.
Tank arrived today,and if all goes as planned it will be installed on Friday the 25th. At first glance the tanks look identical;hopefully I won't have any surprises.
When I was underneath my car yesterday measuring,it looked exactly like your pic of the 67 Newport commando 1.Favors the drivers side frame rail,exhaust was identical,it looked exactly like the pic you posted of the underside of your car.I ended up ordering the tank from AMD for a 67-73 C body...
No I haven't taken out the tank,I'm still able to use the car as long as I don't put too much gas in the tank.We had it on the lift Friday to change the sending unit when we saw the area around the old sending unit was bad so we didn't want to disturb it until we got a new tank.On Monday I will...