47-55.1 fuel pump location

[nvrdone]

our club got involved in a local town festival that included a parade. The parade was about 1 mile with lots of cars (we had 27), fire trucks, marching bands etc. You get the picture.
Well, about 3/4 for the way thru, my truck died. I thought it had over heated but the temp was at 185. Then I figured out that I had no fuel at the carb.
After it sat for a bit, it started up and ran fine.
When I got home I started looking for a cause.
The tank is mounted under the bed behind the axle.
The electric fuel pump is located inside the right frame rail above the rear axle and the exhaust ends directly below the pump. It is not an in tank pump.
I'm thinking that the heat build up under the bed was too much.
So now I'm looking for a better place to mount the pump. I've seen some Cameros and Mustangs that have the pump mounted centered under the rear bumper. I'm thinking that's not a good idea in case of getting hit in the rear.
Any creative ideas would be appreciated.