1964 Tanker ......authentic ?

[Michael J.]

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I enjoyed your article on tankers in the Restorer, Michael.

Thank you Tim, they have become my passion.......

PS, but it was in our Texas Chapter Newsletter, the "Tailpipe".

[Edward B.]

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I"m interested. Can the article be reposted?

[Michael J.]

Re: 1964 Tanker ......authentic ?

I"m interested. Can the article be reposted?

Here you go....

http://www.ncrstexas.org/newsletters/TheTalepipe2017Q1.pdf

[Tim G.]

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Michael, thank you for the correction. Yes, the Talepipe.

[Steve B.]

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Michael, great tanker collection. Love that black 64.

[Michael J.]

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Michael, great tanker collection. Love that black 64.

Thank you Steve! And since you know your Corvettes, I appreciate that!

[Richard M.]

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Michael, What a great read, thanks for sharing that nice story.

Rich

[Michael J.]

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Thanks Richard!

[Edward B.]

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Michael: Thanks for posting the tanker article; it's a fascinating subject. I'm sure you're aware that the 300 SL Coupe (Gullwing) came standard with a 34.5 gallon fuel tank. It didn't leave much room for luggage in the trunk.

[Chris L.]

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Michael,
Did your 66 Silver tanker come from the Sacramento area? I saw one like it at the NCRS meet a couple of years ago, and then again at a local car show at AERO JET later the same year. If it's the same car, I thought it was a beauty, and looked original/unrestored to my untrained eyes. Either way a, nice car indeed.
Chris

[Michael J.]

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I was not familiar with the MB, but I knew they had a snazzy set of custom designed luggage to fit behind the seat. I wish the Corvette tankers had that........

[Michael J.]

Re: 1964 Tanker ......authentic ?

Michael,
Did your 66 Silver tanker come from the Sacramento area? I saw one like it at the NCRS meet a couple of years ago, and then again at a local car show at AERO JET later the same year. If it's the same car, I thought it was a beauty, and looked original/unrestored to my untrained eyes. Either way a, nice car indeed.
Chris

Thank you. Yes, that was it, it came from a long time NCRS member and caretaker of the last 35 years. Much of the car is unrestored, but things like paint, carpet, seat covers, etc. have been redone/replaced (it actually has been repainted by the original owner, within six months, from silver to black with a red hood scoop, to pearl white with blue flames, to dark blue, and back to the original silver pearl by 1980) , but most a long time ago so it looks original.

[John S.]

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Michael,

When I retire I would like to offer my full time services to keeping your collection in tip top shape and most importantly....excersizing the heck out of them! Loking forward to seeing you in Laughlin and buying you that beer(s) I owe you.

[Michael J.]

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Thanks John, if I feel they are being neglected and under-exercised I know who to call. See you in Laughlin, and hope you are driving that gorgeous fuelie with the high speed tires and knock-off wheels........

[John S.]

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Michael,

actually driving the 67.I don't believe you have met the "Lady in Black" yet. Just as gorgeous, but not as powerful! Really looking forward to Laughlin