56 fuel tank with baffles

[Thomas G.]

My late 56 with 3/8 fuel line has a non-vented fuel tank with baffles. I thought that there were no baffles until 1960. I'm certain that this is the original tank. Has anyone else discovered a baffled tank in 56 or 57 vets? Could this have been an experimental tank?

curious

[Rod K.]

Re: 56 fuel tank with baffles

I, too, recently discovered baffles in my original Nov '56 tank, no vent. Have no reason to question whether it is original, I've owned the car since '62, and no reason to think it is special. Guess they either had both available (not likely) or the earlier assumptions were incorrect.

[Gary C.]

Re: 56 fuel tank with baffles

Thomas and Rod, my '57 original tank VIN 300X did not have any baffles. FWIT, Gary....

[Don Y.]

Re: 56 fuel tank with baffles

My '57 (5899) has a vented tank W/baffles. Also had a vented cap. The cap may have been replaced but I am pretty sure the tank is the original.

[Joseph T.]

Re: 56 fuel tank with baffles

My late 56 with 3/8 fuel line has a non-vented fuel tank with baffles. I thought that there were no baffles until 1960. I'm certain that this is the original tank. Has anyone else discovered a baffled tank in 56 or 57 vets? Could this have been an experimental tank?

curious

Where is your fuel line located?

[Thomas G.]

Re: 56 fuel tank with baffles

Joseph,
The fuel line is on the inside of the frame.
Tom