Hello,
After having my '64 conv. fully restored (with a reproduction frame), I've quickly noticed that the fuel tank filler neck is no longer centered in the deck lid opening. It appears to be about 1"forward of center. The filler neck has pulled the splash boot loose from the cover trim ring at the back of the opening, and the filler cap is so far forward it is difficult to remove. Obviously, the tank has to be moved rearward. Lateral centering is fine. Is there enough adjustment in the strap retaining system to allow relocation without removing the tank and supporting crossmember and redrilling the crossmember mounting holes rearward? Can the filler neck be "clocked" 180 degrees to help this? Has anyone else experienced this issue with a reproduction frame? Any other suggestions for a fix? Thanks.
Jeff Hanson
After having my '64 conv. fully restored (with a reproduction frame), I've quickly noticed that the fuel tank filler neck is no longer centered in the deck lid opening. It appears to be about 1"forward of center. The filler neck has pulled the splash boot loose from the cover trim ring at the back of the opening, and the filler cap is so far forward it is difficult to remove. Obviously, the tank has to be moved rearward. Lateral centering is fine. Is there enough adjustment in the strap retaining system to allow relocation without removing the tank and supporting crossmember and redrilling the crossmember mounting holes rearward? Can the filler neck be "clocked" 180 degrees to help this? Has anyone else experienced this issue with a reproduction frame? Any other suggestions for a fix? Thanks.
Jeff Hanson
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