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

  1. Jul 7, 2022
    Timothy Bierley

    Timothy Bierley Member

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    When did jeep stop putting the fuel tank under the driver's seat.
     
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    jeepstar

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    71ish and 72 for sure
     
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    jeepdaddy2000

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    72.
    In 71 you could get it either way.
     
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    timgr

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

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    That was my impression too.
     
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    SFaulken

    SFaulken Active Member

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

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    Another who thinks 70 was the transition year...previous threads have suggested the transition began around March of 1970.
     
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    colojeepguy

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    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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    Timothy Bierley

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    Thanks. I got rusted tub off today. Now the work starts. Wish me
     
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    Mcruff

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

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    Luck.
     
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    jeepdaddy2000

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    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.
     
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    jpflat2a

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    Correct.
     
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