Currently I have a tank behind the seat. i noticed it is leaking at the connector. So I'm thinking 2 options. Since I took the tank out I can either get a gas resistant sealent to put on threads and put the tank back. OR I can put a different tank in. I was thinking something more narrow and tall, similiar to a pick up's gas tank. What have you used that fit's there nicely.
I've used one of those cylindrical ''Moon'' style 11 gallon one, fits quite well behind the seat.You can get 'em with either centre gas cap or on one end. Nick.
Number one: Buy a set of stock A deck lid hinges and get that rumble lid turned into a deck lid so you have room to get the tank filled. Number two:Build a sealed steel steel bulkhead between the p***enger compartemnt and the trunk so you don't fry if hit in the rear. Number threelease tell me you have that tank strapped and bolted down when it is installed in the car. Number four: If you keep that tank (I see no reason not to) replace the tank oulet fitting(see the thread shards hanging out? it is shot and abused) and make up a new fuel line from tank to fuel pump. Number five: enjoy.
Building the sealed steel bulkhead is in the plans, without question. Not strapped down (can you beleive that?), but will be when i put it back in. Noticed the threads, that's why I though might just go put a differnet tank in. might save some time and money just doing that. and yes I will enjoy. I always enjoy driving it!! Any other thoughts on replacemant tanks?
A friend of mine used a Nova gas tank behind the seat of his Model A Roadster standing on its side in a cradle with similar brackets up top. He didn't have it enclosed since he said "It's a roadster, no build up fumes or problems." We chose to disagree without prejudice. I think it was a 68-74 tank but am not sure.
I just put in a spun aluminum tank from Cayote-gear. If you go that route, I would add at least one baffle inside the tank to prevent the sloshing sound, a vent tube from the filler neck (hose goes down thru the floor), and a non-vented gas cap. I also have my battery in a box that is also vented down thru the floor.
Check out Rock Valley. They sell a stand up behind the seat tank, have one in a roadster, stainless steel, expensive but worth it. It's made for your application. Another cheap alternative would be a T-truck tank, the oval shaped type. Or just repair what you have.
I used a 49-54 chevy truck tank that I cut about 8-12 inches out of the center and brazed it back together. Worked great, but I had the tank laying around already. <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">
by the way, I originally posted this back in May. I did take the tank to my radiator guy who cut out the outlet and welded a 90 degree niple outlet in, so I could put a rubber fuel line to it with a hose clamp. I put the tank back in, strapped it in, and hooked up the new fuel line. Everything is cool. Drove it on a 300 mile trip a few days later. No problems. Still doing just fine.
My roadster has a custom tank that just about fills the footwell of the rumble seat. It goes from behind the ****pit seat to the front of the bottom cushion of the rumble seat, about as tall as the rumble cushion. Makes the rumble ok for smaller kids, but really unusable for anybody of normal human size. Holds over 24 gallons. With the rumble cushions removed, there is plenty of room for the stuff you need to travel. As far as reversing the rumble seat to make filling easier, I think it is just the opposite. Since the rumble opens to the rear, the area toward the front of the trunk opening is easily accessible for refuelling. At least, that's the way it works on my car.
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