Since I've gotten my 1968 hardtop on the road I've had to fill it up like 3 times at the gas station, and it hasn't been the best experience. The filler tube is really low, and it's actually slightly angled down, so I have to squat down and hold the pump nozzle in there real tight to keep it from falling out. Also, probably because of the angle, if I don't squeeze the nozzle as tight as I can to the filler tube, gas leaks out.
What are other peoples' experience filling up their Mustangs? Similar problems? I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions to make gassing up less of a hassle. Thanks!
Same thing here, you just have to get used to it. It does help if you hold the vapor recovery boot back with the other hand while pumping.
The main problem is pumps didn't have the vapor recovery nozzles when these cars were built and you could get the nozzle further down the filler tube. Not all the boots are the same, there are some gas stations that I prefer to go to as I find it easier to fill up. There is one station that has the boots but they don't have the accordian feature that most of them do and I avoid this station since I can't get the nozzle in far enough to gas up.
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1968 Mustang coupe, Acapulco Blue, 289 2v, C-4, Power Steering.
Hopefully a 1969 convertible or Sportsroof (non Mach or Boss) for next Mustang project
Trying to find my father's 1973 Mustang Grande he bought brand new. 3F04F126773 last known registration and title was in New Jersey, 1982.
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Yeah, me too. On my '67 coupe I have a hard time modulating the flow just right. It either backwashes out or triggers the auto shut off. Eventually I get it right and get the car gassed up, but it ain't easy.
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1969 Boss 302 (Vintage Race Car) Calypso Coral
2002 Saleen SC281 True Blue
1967 Coupe, 5-speed, Grabber Orange
Rear fill cars are the way to go for conveniences at the pump. YOu can pull up any ole way you want and your never on the wrong side. BUT gas spills are numerous. I can't speak for my 67 Mustang (I've never put gas in it), however I have a 67 Pontiac that fills behind the license plate which is even lower than the the Mustang's fill cap. It spills every time. It never gets on anything though because it has a "spill gaurd" that directs the spillage.
I don't think there is a solution other than abnormal care while filling up. And what ever you do - Dont forget to put the gas cap on a go driving like a nut. Don't ask how many times I've learned this lesson!
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Ride On,
Noel
"I'll fix it or break it, Guaranteed!"
My Garage - 67 Mustang Coupe, 67 GTO, 67 Sprite, 72 Chevy PU, & Old Ford 8N.
i just shove the nozzle straight in with my right arm, and kinda lean into it, when its done filling, i shake it for a few seconds. then i just turn the nozzle till it faces upwards a lil, and pull out. if it acts up, just pull back on the vapor gaurd thing. pretty simple, but then again mines a 65.
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65 stang (t code) 351c, t-5, 8" daily driver :)
87 fox lx 5.0, t-5, 8.8, on the drive way, gettin her back on the streets soon :D
its a damn fighter jet not a pony,
and we are fighter pilots.
First On Race Day ok, not that retarded gm mopar lame saying
Filling up a '68 at the pump 
