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1928 Model A - Fuel Cell

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Bill O'Brien, Jun 7, 2011.

  1. Bill O'Brien
    Joined: May 16, 2010
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    Bill O'Brien
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    I have a stock 1928 Model A Tudor. I have a gas tank leak and I am considering installing a fuel cell instead of removing and repairing the tank. I also think a fuel cell mounted low would be safer than the 'dash board' fuel tank as well as being of better modern construction.

    Is there a place to mound a fuel cell on a stock Tudor that would be a 'clean' looking install? Frame in the back perhaps? Where would the fill go??

    I have seen a trunk gas tank but I do not like the look of a trunk.

    I, of course, would go with a fuel pump too.....

    Looking forward to your ideas!!!! Thank you!
     
  2. TinShed
    Joined: Mar 3, 2011
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    Do you want a back seat?

    There is always the 32 rear tank, and saddle tanks if you do not like the stock tank.
     
  3. Bill O'Brien
    Joined: May 16, 2010
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    I do want to keep the back seat....

    Where can I take a look at a set up for a 32?? Sounds interesting!

    Would a 32 tank be a direct fit on a 28???

    Thanks!
     
    Last edited: Jun 7, 2011
  4. trad27
    Joined: Apr 22, 2009
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    This has been talked about here many times. There is no realy ideal place for the tank on an A, ex.. rear end collitions, side impacts... In my pickup I have a stock tank and it seems best if you dont mind the fumes but you can get a good repop gauge and pet**** and minimize that. So find a good original tank is my suggestion. Every body talks bad about it but I have never heard any horror stories about something going wrong, although I have thought about what would happen if the flywheel ever lets go.
     
  5. Dirk35
    Joined: Mar 8, 2001
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    My 28 Sedan has the 32 tank. I think it looks great and functions well. I didnt build it but it seems pretty straight forward. You only need a repo 32 tank, the frame rail extensions (also easily available), 32 spreader bar and you're set. Pretty straight forward.
     
  6. GDoug76
    Joined: Apr 26, 2007
    Posts: 124

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    Where ever you do for your tank, be ready for electronic fuel pump, fuel regulator, pressure gauge I just did this on my RPU But it was easy for me to mount a tank in the bed
     

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