new gas tank...

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  1. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    just thought i would share :) courtesy of Rock Auto (best price i could find)
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    That is nice! Looks like it fits a 73...?
     
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    Great find!
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    it's correct for the 75.5-77 cars but im gonna run it in my '71. some very small mods need to be made but no biggie. just tired of dealing with rusty tanks and wanted a new one. the only thing one really needs is a set of tank straps from a 76-77 car

    advance quoted me $169, and my local Napa said $155 but Rock Auto has them for $102 plus $15 shipping ($117 total) so you cant beat it for a new tank
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    MADE IN CANADA!!!!! (wow we do make something)
    I have the same tank in my 73.
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    yup, i noticed that too, Dave. i cant complain, most of the products i have seen from Canada have been good (just look at this forum :rolleyes: :))
     
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    Brown noser...:rofl2:
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I think one of you needs to start another radiator thread.... :rofl2:
    It's would be a good place to vent...about banning. :rofl:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    the only thing Jeff did on his '74 was used... longer strap bolts ...:yup:

    ...DFF...:drive:
     
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    When I got my 73, it had one of those tanks on it already, but it had sat for almost 6 years with very little fuel in it, and before I could do anything, pinholes were starting to show up.
    Anyways, like Frank said, whoever installed it, used longer bolts, and the 73 gas tank straps.
     
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    yeah... yeah... but that's way too easy :D i like to make my life more difficult :thumbs2::rofl2:
     
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    Very nice!
     
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    New Tank

    You could use some 3/8 all thread with your straps.

    Texasjack
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    yeah, but all thread doesnt look all that swift
     
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