Classic/Antique Car Repair: 1952 Chevy Pick up gas tank, gm products, effort work

Question
I pulled the gas tank out of my pick up to clean the rust out so I can drive it again. I'm also putting in a new wooden strip bed and doing some other work. While I have the bed off,I was wondering if I should consider putting a gas tank under the bed between the frame and leaving out the one behind the seat. While it changes the truck from original, which is all is now, 1. is it worth doing from a safety stand point anyway and 2. is it a practical thing to do from a effort/work involved standpoint? I'm fairly handy around my own shop, but if the safety thing is the most important and I couldn't handle the work, I would hire it done.

Thanks

Answer
If there was a vehicle recall, then changing the tank's location would be advised. However, vehicle recalls back in 1952 did not cover GM products. In fact, only VW was conducting recalls back in those days. However, if you are more concern about safty than originality, then by all means find a safer location for the gas tank. Especially if you plan to driver her a lot.