'65 Gas tank

[Twan B.]

I've just found out that there is more rust in my gas tank than there is outside it (water drain was above the fillerneck). Cause... water in the tank + rust = fuel leak. It's still an orig. gas tank with 3 repairs.
I'am planning to order a new gas tank by my vendor CC. What should i do with the colour? should i leave it the same colour as a will get it or should i repait it (rust)??? What is/was orig.

Twan

[Donald T.]

Re: '65 Gas tank

I've just found out that there is more rust in my gas tank than there is outside it (water drain was above the fillerneck). Cause... water in the tank + rust = fuel leak. It's still an orig. gas tank with 3 repairs.
I'am planning to order a new gas tank by my vendor CC. What should i do with the colour? should i leave it the same colour as a will get it or should i repait it (rust)??? What is/was orig.

Twan

Twan,

You can obtain a correct replacement gas tank with logo at gastanks.com. If originality and judging is a concern, then the tank should be left unpainted as original. Rust should not be an issue since it seems unlikely that it will be exposed to water at this point in the car's life.

Don

[Joe L.]

Re: '65 Gas tank

I've just found out that there is more rust in my gas tank than there is outside it (water drain was above the fillerneck). Cause... water in the tank + rust = fuel leak. It's still an orig. gas tank with 3 repairs.
I'am planning to order a new gas tank by my vendor CC. What should i do with the colour? should i leave it the same colour as a will get it or should i repait it (rust)??? What is/was orig.

Twan

Twan------


As Don points out, the tanks were originally un-painted. The original tanks were and reproductions are terne coated steel. They should last a LONG time before rust becomes a problem regardless of how the car is used. After all, it looks like the original lasted about 45 years. I seriously doubt that you'll ever have to worry about replacing the tank again.

[Twan B.]

Re: '65 Gas tank

Thanks for the answers.
I think that the tank they sell at www.gastanks.com are the same as CC and Paragon. I do think that the repairs are made in Germany because one straps has got a metric (M8) bolt. I can't believe that the previous owner was a Corvette lover regardig to all the bad and poor shape he put my Vette in when i purchased it from a salesman in The Netherlands. It was a lot off #%^*@

Twan

[Joe L.]

Re: '65 Gas tank

Thanks for the answers.
I think that the tank they sell at www.gastanks.com are the same as CC and Paragon. I do think that the repairs are made in Germany because one straps has got a metric (M8) bolt. I can't believe that the previous owner was a Corvette lover regardig to all the bad and poor shape he put my Vette in when i purchased it from a salesman in The Netherlands. It was a lot off #%^*@

Twan

Twan------

Quanta (gastanks.com) sells reproduction tanks which include the original O.L. Anderson Company logo which they are licensed to use.

Other suppliers may sell the Quanta tanks as a distributor of Quanta products or they may sell non-Quanta tanks without the logos or they may sell both.

I believe that the tanks, whether the Quanta variety with the logo or the non-logo variety, are manufactured by the same source and are otherwise identical.

The logo cannot really be seen when installed on the car. However, for the relatively modest premium for the tank with logo, you may want to go that way.

[Mike M.]

Re: '65 Gas tank

I clear coated mine with a rustolem clear to help protect it. You may also want to put the stencil on it even though it can't be seen.You can get the stencil from Quanta's also and spray black.

[Twan B.]

Re: '65 Gas tank

Thanks all

[Gary B.]

'65 Gas tank; price premium for stamped logo

Twan,

The issue I have with the Quanta tank that Joe talks about is the premium paid for a logo that can't be seen when installed (and at one time the logo on the repro was 90 degrees rotated to boot). The Quanta premium amounts to $93, ($273.09 vs. $179.95, inc. S&H) compared with the price of the exact same tank w/o the logo from a top-rated e-bay seller with a 100% feedback rating. $179.95 for the tank + $93 (51% more) for the hidden logo just doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

Gary

[Joe L.]

Re: '65 Gas tank; price premium for stamped logo

Twan,

The issue I have with the Quanta tank that Joe talks about is the premium paid for a logo that can't be seen when installed (and at one time the logo on the repro was 90 degrees rotated to boot). The Quanta premium amounts to $93, ($273.09 vs. $179.95, inc. S&H) compared with the price of the exact same tank w/o the logo from a top-rated e-bay seller with a 100% feedback rating. $179.95 for the tank + $93 (51% more) for the hidden logo just doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

Gary

Gary------


I thought the difference was less than that, but it may be that the ebay seller offers the tanks at a "super low" price compared to other sources.

[Gary B.]

Re: '65 Gas tank

Joe,

The Quanta price sounds more reasonable before S&H, at $229, but after adding $44.09 to ship to CA, the differential is substantial since the e-bay price of $179.95 includes the shipping cost.

Gary

[Erik S.]

Re: '65 Gas tank

Twan - I am not sure if this holds true for their tanks but typically Quanta is not selling to overseas buyers so please keep in mind to use your US hub! To be honest - I wouldn't bother about the logo and just purchase with the vendor who is most helpful in shipping this overseas (against reasonable charges), Erik

[Michael G.]

Re: '65 Gas tank

Like some feel the Quanta tank is over priced for something that will be covered when final assembly is done. I choose to order from Advanced Auto Parts a tank from Spectra. Nice quality and mimics the original.....around $200.00 + tax. Most other auto parts supply shops should have availability for same tank.....possibly at a lesser price.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PartSearchCmd?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&pageId=partTypeList&searchTerm=gas+tank

[Twan B.]

Re: '65 Gas tank

Thanks for all the response but I need a compleet system, the filter from the sending unit was also brouwn (rust) i Didn't looked inside it but a guess it is in the same poor shape as the rest of it, the fillerneck also is S^$%# three diferent bolts are used, i don't mention the condition of the rest of it

[Joe L.]

Re: '65 Gas tank

Like some feel the Quanta tank is over priced for something that will be covered when final assembly is done. I choose to order from Advanced Auto Parts a tank from Spectra. Nice quality and mimics the original.....around $200.00 + tax. Most other auto parts supply shops should have availability for same tank.....possibly at a lesser price.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...hTerm=gas+tank

Michael-----


I believe that Spectra is the manufacturer of all the tanks, Quanta and otherwise.