Can it be done?

[Old Fart]

Yep. At the time that picture was taken, my (ex) wife insisted on it. Don't worry - they come right off

[USMC 0369]

Back to Wonderboy's question though... I'm pretty sure that it's illegal here in Cali to mount a fuel tank external to the body/frame. Much like the Ford Pinto reference, you'd have a high risk of catching yourself on fire in a simple 'rear-end' tap. My Jeep, (the '74 CJ) has the body design that still includes an 'under the driver's seat' fuel cell. I've fiddled with the idea of putting a fuel cell under there and using it as a reserve fuel cell, but with as many of these rigs that go upside down I'm sorta leery of that. Carrying jerry-cans is the simplest and most optimal solution IMHO. Also, you can easily lend the extra fuel to someone else without having to do the ole 'swig-an-spit' with a hose.

My :2:

[USMC 0369]

I got the idea from a Friend of mine. I buy them 3-4 at a time from Camping World, they deteriorate in the sunlight. That part of the rack is notched, I only have one of my two cans set up with the spigot.

Very useful to wash hands, face after a dusty trail!

ever thought of using a steel/bronze one from a hardware store? Wouldn't it work? I'm interested in getting my hands on a few of the old-school metal jerry-cans. Lemme know if you find some laying around!

[Old Fart]

ever thought of using a steel/bronze one from a hardware store? Wouldn't it work? I'm interested in getting my hands on a few of the old-school metal jerry-cans. Lemme know if you find some laying around!

Considered it Nick, just been way too busy to even look. I prefer the newer NATO cans like I have now - they just don't leak - period.

Last set of Blitz cans I had we used as 1000yd targets

[USMC 0369]

Considered it Nick, just been way too busy to even look. I prefer the newer NATO cans like I have now - they just don't leak - period.

Last set of Blitz cans I had we used as 1000yd targets

Wait... you prefer the newer plastic cans? I'm a little taken back because we've had some problems with them splitting open when they age a little.

[Old Fart]

Steel NATO cans, one generation ago. What's on the rack in the picture.