Gas Tank??

["Downeys" <ddowney@domain.elided>]

Hi all,

I'm new to the mail list, but I have been looking through the archives for
a while for some answers to some of my questions.  Didn't really find what
I'm looking for so I'm hoping you guys can help.  
I have a 70 Scout 800A with 304/3spd.  When I bought it a year ago it was
missing the gas tanks.  It had a stock car fuel cell in the bed.  Works
O.K. but It's in the way.  I don't know much about Scouts yet, but I'm
having a lot of fun learning!  One thing I do know is that they're scarce
as hens teeth in southern Ohio.  I haven't yet seen another 800.  I've
even been combing the backroads hoping to find one in someones yard.  Can
we say obsession?  Anyway, my question is, Where are the tanks supposed to
be on my Scout?  It looks like one should be under the bed and the other
in the drivers side rear wheel well.  I've called all the Scout parts
shops I know to try to buy a new or used tank, but they all chuckle and
tell me "Good Luck".
Any leads on locating one would be greatly appreciated!

Also I'm beginning to swap out the 3spd and install an auto (727 I guess)
from an 80 Scout II that I bought for drivetrain parts.  Is this possible?
 If so, any advice on the transplant?

I have a ton of questions, but I'll stop here for now.

Thanks!
Dale Downey
ddowney@domain.elided