WWYD..... fuel tank or cell?

Hey guys, on my A1 tub, there is a "well" in the floor for the fuel tank because the tank has a larger capacity than a CJ5 tank. It hangs down roughly 3-4 inches and I don't want to get it hung up on a rock or anything else so I think I might just cut out the tank well, weld in a flat piece in its place and use another tank.

So I'm left wondering if I should switch over to a CJ5 tank or if I should mount a fuell cell in the cargo area. If I use a CJ tank, the filler neck is smaller than the A1 filler so it would require some fab work. With a fuel cell, I'd just have to figger out a way to mount it to the floor which shouldn't be too hard. Ideally I think it would be cool to get a cell to mount in the original location or under the floor in the rear but I don't know if they could be made small enough to work. Plus, I don't want to spend the $$$ for a custom made fuel cell.

Can you guys share your insight????

Thanks!
mruta

 

With storage space in such short supply in an early CJ, I'd be included to convert to a regular under-seat tank, rather than using the cargo area.

What about a fuel cell between the frame rails at the back, under the cargo area?

 

I agree. It might take a little work, but if you don't have any other need for the space back there then thats the place to put it. A 15gal cell in the back cargo area takes up way to much space. I had to put one in behind the seats so I could move the rear axle back. Its tight, but I can still slide my cooler and camp cooking crate in the back. Really starting to want a six these days.

Kevo

 

Thanks for the input everyone. Mike or Tim- do either of you know how much ground clearance would be lost with a tank under the floor? Also, if I went that route, am I going to have to cut a hole in the rear corner somewhere for the filler neck? This Jeep is far from stock but I don't want to have another fuel cap on the outside.

 

Thanks for the pics Mike. I think a tank like yours would be the most practial solution. That being said, I think I might just have to see how a CJ5 tank will work out once I make the floor flat. I just don't want another gas cap in back....

 

Have done this Mike just get or make yourself a filler panel for a cj and gasket for around the neck. I just used some 18 ga. and took out the well it also allowed me to tuck that side's exhaust up a little tighter.