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Re: Quick gas tank Question
« Reply #15 on: August 17, 2007 - 01:53:45 AM »
I would clear coat the tank with semi gloss , the galvanizing on the repro tanks dosen`t seem to hold up like the factory
Spectra makes a prefect repro tank
 DO NOT paint the tank black , I Have encountered problems with the fuel boiling inside black tanks & causing all kinds of vapor lock & power loss problems

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Re: Quick gas tank Question
« Reply #16 on: August 17, 2007 - 10:38:54 AM »
 MEK, I'm pretty sure the tank on the car is original. It still has the undercoating that matches the surrounding sheetmetal. The car has 4 vent tubes including the one that runs up to the valve cover breather. Also a non-vented filler cap, so it must be a California emissions vehicle. As for the price you are right. Napa wanted $480 for a tank from Balkamp or something. He could't tell me exactly. :dunno:

 Chryco, thanks for the tip! I will clear coat and possibly spray a little under coating prior to installing the tank. I think a little overspray wouldn't cause to much heat build up?? Now the question about the insulation between the tank and trunk floor. Just tar paper?

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Re: Quick gas tank Question
« Reply #17 on: August 17, 2007 - 11:51:51 AM »
you can use tar paper or closed cell foam tar paper is too thin , the factory used something like tar paper but it was 1/8 " thick , it i sjust to keep the tank from rubbing the body , sqeaking etc & you cannot see it once it is installed , the thing is what ever you use must not absorb water or the tank & body will rust

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Re: Quick gas tank Question
« Reply #18 on: August 17, 2007 - 04:59:31 PM »
MEK, I'm pretty sure the tank on the car is original. It still has the undercoating that matches the surrounding sheetmetal. The car has 4 vent tubes including the one that runs up to the valve cover breather. Also a non-vented filler cap, so it must be a California emissions vehicle. As for the price you are right. Napa wanted $480 for a tank from Balkamp or something. He could't tell me exactly. :dunno:

 


I'm just curious if this is what you have. Yes, the 70 model had a non-vented gas cap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-71-72-Challenger-gas-fuel-tank-1970-NEW_W0QQitemZ160148662826QQihZ006QQcategoryZ42606QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



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Re: Quick gas tank Question
« Reply #19 on: August 18, 2007 - 09:52:33 AM »
 That looks like it MEK, it has the 4 vent tubes but the picture is from the top so can say for sure. That particular tank is probably the Tiawan made unit based on the price. I just order one from Adeals ($169) and the rep. assured me it was a Spectra Industries tank. I also bought a new sender along with stainless steel fuel, and brake lines. They should be here sometime next week. I'm in uncharted waters here but hopefully, will be saying :woo:

 Now I need to find new straps and a filler neck grommet.