NOS 1980 Ford F250 F350 Midship Gas Tank Shield

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NOS 1980 Ford F250 F350 Midship Gas Tank Shield

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I don't think I was aware that this guard existed...or at least I don't think I knew it was plastic...

It's cheap enough.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1980-Ford-F250-F350-Midship-Gas-Tank-Shield-E0TZ-9K014-D-OEM/254211280576?fits=Make%3AFord&epid=2089944607&hash=item3b302c4ec0:g:nhoAAOSwZ8ZW3aFx
1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

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1986F150Six
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Good find!
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Re: NOS 1980 Ford F250 F350 Midship Gas Tank Shield

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This is another one of those things that I realized after the fact are probably quite common with the 4x4 guys?
1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

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Re: NOS 1980 Ford F250 F350 Midship Gas Tank Shield

kramttocs
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I always assumed it was for ujoint failure protection but not really sure.
Nice find!
Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio
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Re: NOS 1980 Ford F250 F350 Midship Gas Tank Shield

Gary Lewis
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Well, I don't see that part number, E0TZ 9K014-D, on our new page: Documentation/Fuel Systems/Fuel Systems Part Numbers/Fuel Tank Shields.  (I really need to rationalize that section!  )  Am I missing it?  This is the whole of the MPC's listing.  

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Ford F834
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I thought this served as a rub guard in between the tank and the skid plate? 🤷‍♂️ But that is my speculation...
SHORT BED 4-DOOR DIESEL: 1986 F350 4x4 under construction-- 7.3 IDIT ZF5+GVOD

STRAIGHT SIX 4X4: 1981 F150 2wd to 4x4-- 300 I6 close ratio diesel T19, hydroboost brakes, Saginaw steering

BIG F: 1995 F-Superduty under construction— converting to 6.9L IDI diesel ZF5+DNE2
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Re: NOS 1980 Ford F250 F350 Midship Gas Tank Shield

Gary Lewis
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I think that basic part number was used for at least two things.  See below:

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Re: NOS 1980 Ford F250 F350 Midship Gas Tank Shield

kramttocs
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Here are some hard to make out photos of the middle shield and front shield with a skid plate on Camano.

The shield lines up right with the ujoint and typically has a caked on layer of slung grease. My 80 1 ton is actually a woven and leather type material vs the plastic.






Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio
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Ford F834
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Good to know... and it looks like it was there on 2wd trucks based on Gary’s MPC drawing (shows strap mounted tank).
SHORT BED 4-DOOR DIESEL: 1986 F350 4x4 under construction-- 7.3 IDIT ZF5+GVOD

STRAIGHT SIX 4X4: 1981 F150 2wd to 4x4-- 300 I6 close ratio diesel T19, hydroboost brakes, Saginaw steering

BIG F: 1995 F-Superduty under construction— converting to 6.9L IDI diesel ZF5+DNE2
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Re: NOS 1980 Ford F250 F350 Midship Gas Tank Shield

kramttocs
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Yeah, I thought it was on all trucks actually. Pretty sure all of my parts trucks (2 and 4wd) have them. Never realized some didn't come with them.
Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio