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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Timothy Bierley, Jul 7, 2022.

  1. Timothy Bierley

    Timothy Bierley Member

    When did jeep stop putting the fuel tank under the driver's seat.
     
    Timothy Bierley, Jul 7, 2022
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  2. jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    71ish and 72 for sure
     
    jeepstar, Jul 7, 2022
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  3. jeepdaddy2000

    jeepdaddy2000 Active Member

    72.
    In 71 you could get it either way.
     
    jeepdaddy2000, Jul 7, 2022
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  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Mmm. I thought all '71s got the rear tank, and the transition year was 1970.
     
    timgr, Jul 7, 2022
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  5. Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    That was my impression too.
     
    Fireball, Jul 7, 2022
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  6. SFaulken

    SFaulken Active Member

    My '70 has a Factory rear tank, but I've no idea how common it was for '70
     
    SFaulken, Jul 7, 2022
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  7. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Another who thinks 70 was the transition year...previous threads have suggested the transition began around March of 1970.
     
    FinoCJ, Jul 7, 2022
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  8. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    Mid 70 is correct.
    My 70 came with the under seat tank, but I've seen others with the rear tank.
     
    colojeepguy, Jul 7, 2022
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  9. Timothy Bierley

    Timothy Bierley Member

    Thanks. I got rusted tub off today. Now the work starts. Wish me
     
    Timothy Bierley, Jul 7, 2022
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  10. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Yes, all 71’s have the rear tank with the underseat being an option. 70 was the transition year.
     
    Mcruff, Jul 7, 2022
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  11. Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Luck.
     
    Rick Whitson, Jul 8, 2022
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  12. jeepdaddy2000

    jeepdaddy2000 Active Member

    Interesting, my 71 Ren II came with a saddle tank only. It was yellow, which to my knowledge was only offered in the 71 model year.
     
    jeepdaddy2000, Jul 8, 2022
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  13. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Correct.
     
    jpflat2a, Jul 8, 2022
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