What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

[Randy G.]

Mine has rust. No one makes one. Grossmueller's sells a stainless tank for $700. Can I modify a 57 tank with the baffles? I read all the horror stories from people who restored tanks only to have them start peeling and flaking inside.

What is everyone doing?

[Karl L.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

Randy,
Take your tank to a shop that relines gas tanks insides.
When you get it back it should be like new.
I believe under $200.00.
I had mine done a couple years ago for under $150.00.

Karl.

[Roy B.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

56 57 can be used just cut off or plug the vent line and add outlet R/S bottom

[Cathy S.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

56 tank used here. Worked great fit right in.

[Randy G.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

Randy,
Take your tank to a shop that relines gas tanks insides.
When you get it back it should be like new.
I believe under $200.00.
I had mine done a couple years ago for under $150.00.

Karl.

Hi Karl:

In searching discussions here on the NCRS board many said that after a couple years the relined tanks would start peeling and it would get in the fuel system and in the end they still replaced the tanks. The C1-C2 folks all said to get a new tank instead of trying to save an old one.

As far as the 56-57 tanks, aren't the 57 tanks baffled? Seems like that would be a better way to go or not?

Who is the best source for 56-57 tanks?

Thanks for all the help!

[Tyler T.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

Try Auto City Clasic. I think they do 53-55 tanks now. They do not list tanks on the wed site but I bought a 65 fairlane tank last year as they were the only ones who had them.

http://www.autocityclassic.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=3&Itemid=49

Tyler

[Cathy S.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

I purchase my tank from from Corvette Central.

[Randy G.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

I purchase my tank from from Corvette Central.

I ordered one from them several months ago and the latest is the factory is "retooling."

[Randy G.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

Try Auto City Clasic. I think they do 53-55 tanks now. They do not list tanks on the wed site but I bought a 65 fairlane tank last year as they were the only ones who had them.

http://www.autocityclassic.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=3&Itemid=49

Tyler

I'll call them in the morning.

Thanks!

[Pierre J.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

Call "Spectra Premium" in Canada -1 888 910 8888 . They make most Corvette antique gas tank that are sold through Corvette parts dealer.

Pierre

[Carl R.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

As Cathy said Corvette Central lists them in there C-1 Catalog on page 77 or log in to the web site and type in item number 361026.

[Randy G.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

As Cathy said Corvette Central lists them in there C-1 Catalog on page 77 or log in to the web site and type in item number 361026.

That's exactly what I did several months ago, and I ordered one from them. After waiting and waiting for it CC has no idea when or if they will get any from their supplier.

[Randy G.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

Try Auto City Clasic. I think they do 53-55 tanks now. They do not list tanks on the wed site but I bought a 65 fairlane tank last year as they were the only ones who had them.

http://www.autocityclassic.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=3&Itemid=49

Tyler

Tyler:

Called them this morning. They do not make them.

Randy

[Karl L.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

Hi Karl:

In searching discussions here on the NCRS board many said that after a couple years the relined tanks would start peeling and it would get in the fuel system and in the end they still replaced the tanks. The C1-C2 folks all said to get a new tank instead of trying to save an old one.

As far as the 56-57 tanks, aren't the 57 tanks baffled? Seems like that would be a better way to go or not?

Who is the best source for 56-57 tanks?

Thanks for all the help!

Randy, Thanks for the info.
I'll call the shop that did my tank and ask some questions.
It's a well established business where I live. I'll see what they have to say.
Karl.

[Carl R.]

Re: What are you guys doing for gas tanks for a 1953-1954?

Sorry Randy I overlooked the fact that they don't always have items in stock.
I have run into that several times with most all suppliers.
Good Luck.
Carl