Gas tank in the cabin - safety

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by franken

Similarly, gas tanks were in the cab for about 50 years until 72. Hmm.

Yes, and IIRC, old VW Beetles had the gas tank almost in your lap, part of the crush zone in a head-on collision. Millions of Beetles were sold worldwide. I don't recall hearing about widespread fire danger with them.

[Steeveedee]

I've seen VWs that burned when the fuel hose on the fuel pump cracked due to heat from the exhaust manifold and leaked. It would flow from the gas tank and keep the fire going. I always checked that hose when I did any kind of service on a VW. Still, not that common a problem.