c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

[Michael S.]

i just found a 64 coupe parked over 30 years under a tarp in the back yard. the gas door is broken and i see fluid in the tank but need to remove it to give it a good cleaning. can the tank be removed without lifting the body? if so how? you can e mail me at mejs1956@aol.com thanks guys mike

[Don H.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

Yes it can be removed, the procedure is probably in the service manual. Briefly, remove the spare tire tub, hose and wire connections on tank, then there are two straps holding it up. I am probably forgetting some detail (possibly need to remove the filler neck on a coupe?) but it is fairly easy. Good luck, Don H.

[Joe R.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

Michael,

After removing as Don outlined, there is a crossmember on the front bottom of the tank that has to be removed. Four bolts to the frame and your on your way. Would not clean the tank. They don't cost much so I would replace the tank with a new one.

JR

[Frank D.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

It absolutely can be done. The Garage Squad removed a split window tank on jack stands during one episode..

[Dan B.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

As mentioned above and not too hard to do with jack stands, just be sure to drain the gas tank first. Without the weight of the fuel (or water) it's not too bad to R&R. One strong suggestion would be to give serious consideration to replacing the tank as long as you are going to the trouble of removing it since it has been sitting that long. Replacements are not expensive. and it's bound to have rust after 30 years of sitting outside. Dan

[Richard G.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

I had to reuse the original gauge locking ring as the one that shipped with the new tank was loose after it was installed.
Typically the sending unit is also junk.
Test the sending unit, even if it's new, before installing. Don't ask how I know!

The tanks get condensate in them and rust from the inside. At least if they are not stored full, and no one stores them full.
I would also replace the hoses on both ends of the main fuel line.
Rick

[Michael S.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

thank you all, the car is a 64 with only 37445 miles on it. the paint is fare. i had some vette guys from the area look it over. one said he would kill me if i restore the car. all had the same idea. keep it a survivor. i have restored a few in my day but this one is mine and to tell you the truth i do not know which way to go. anyone care to voice an opinion? can send pic's to you if you want. thanks again guys. mike.

ps. i do have to clean the tank and if in good condition i will reuse it. also i can get the tank sticker. also changing all the rubber lines and replacing all the brakes.

[Joe L.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

thank you all, the car is a 64 with only 37445 miles on it. the paint is fare. i had some vette guys from the area look it over. one said he would kill me if i restore the car. all had the same idea. keep it a survivor. i have restored a few in my day but this one is mine and to tell you the truth i do not know which way to go. anyone care to voice an opinion? can send pic's to you if you want. thanks again guys. mike.

ps. i do have to clean the tank and if in good condition i will reuse it. also i can get the tank sticker. also changing all the rubber lines and replacing all the brakes.

Michael------

There will be no tank sticker on a 1964. That did not begin until mid-1967.

[Rick A.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

Check out Quanta - http://www.gastanks.com/ - and order tank, sending unit and all the lines, etc. you need

[Rich G.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

Do yourself a giant favor and replace the tank. The 68 I currently own was found in a leaky garage after 20 years. The gas tank was toast. I saved the old one in a bag because it has shreds of the tank sticker on it.

Rich

[Keith B.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

two things where plenty of eye and face protection when dropping the tank. you wont believe how much dirt is on top of it. Second. once removed throw the tank away and buy a NEW tank from Quanta Products is Rising Sun MD. for a little over 200 bucks you will have a perfect NEW tank ready to last anther 50 years of service

[Harry S.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

two things where plenty of eye and face protection when dropping the tank. you wont believe how much dirt is on top of it. Second. once removed throw the tank away and buy a NEW tank from Quanta Products is Rising Sun MD. for a little over 200 bucks you will have a perfect NEW tank ready to last anther 50 years of service

Ditto!!!!!

[Jim D.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

I suggest carefully checking your original tank for corrosion before automatically replacing it. My last 2 65's, from Ca., had absolutely no corrosion inside or out and were in perfect condition. No replacement required.

[Mike M.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

remove the filler neck which is fastened to the top wall of the tank, before trying to tilt the tank down and out. by all means, replace the tank if there is any rust in the bottom. also, if u insist on using old one, check for pin holes where the asphalt anti squeak material was in contact with the tank all those years. as mentioned previously, the chines sending units are junk. i heard someone is restoring original sending units. perhaps others have that contact info. mike

[Jim D.]

Re: c2 gas tank. can it be removed w/o lifting body?

John Wolf can restore the sending unit to better than new - http://www.antiqueinstrument.com/