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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: mikefam on March 23, 2007, 11:53:59 PM

Title: fuel tank quality
Post by: mikefam on March 23, 2007, 11:53:59 PM

I haven't logged in here since it was the old style forum mostly because I've been sidetracked by building my old Harley but I'm turning my attention back to the 68 convertible this spring and I have a question. Can anyone here recommend a good quality repro fuel tank for my 68? Year one claims to have OEM tanks but they're a little pricey for me. I also saw a complete kit with straps, filler neck, anti squeek pads at Classic Industries for what looks like a fair price.  Any help on the parts or tips on the installation would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Mike.

Title: Re: fuel tank quality
Post by: Gambitt on March 24, 2007, 12:41:23 AM

In my experience most any of the tanks are of good quality.  I bought a repo tank for my 69 and it looks very good.  I have heard that several companies are now making stainless steel tanks for first gens at reasonable prices...which I had waited and bought one of those.

Title: Re: fuel tank quality
Post by: Jerry@CHP on March 24, 2007, 02:43:26 AM

The ones that Rick's sells that are made in Canada are very nice and priced right.  We like them better than the GM tanks,

Jerry

Title: Re: fuel tank quality
Post by: sam on March 24, 2007, 02:55:12 AM

Have a Ricks tank in the car for 6 years now. Fits good, affordable with no problems.

Title: Re: fuel tank quality
Post by: m22mike on March 24, 2007, 03:01:01 AM

Another vote for the Canuck tank.

Title: Re: fuel tank quality
Post by: mikefam on March 24, 2007, 11:05:38 AM

Thanks for all of the replies. I'm sold on the Canadian tank.

Mike.

Title: Re: fuel tank quality
Post by: mikefam on March 24, 2007, 11:41:14 AM

In case anyone else is looking for a tank, I found a bargain at mustangs unlimited. Canadian gm32a tank with filler neck included for $95. These guys are local to me and I may even be able to pick it up and avoid shipping costs.

Mike.

Title: Re: fuel tank quality
Post by: mikefam on March 29, 2007, 05:06:14 PM

I received the tank from mustangs unlimited yesterday and it looks very nice. I can't tell it from the original except that it is nice and shiny and the gas stays in it:)

Mike.