1952-59 Ford Gas Tank Questions

I know this was on here before but I cant find the thread. Just heard from the local shop and my tank isnt fixable. So I am looking for a tank that is the best bang for the buck on a 53' Customline.

I prefer to buy one without modifications neccessary.

 

I got one from bob drake for my 52 direct fit your 53 should be the same

 

Mac''s has them, not cheap, but a very good tank. I got one for my 55 when they had free shipping, then the price balanced out pretty good. I see they do have them.

 

Thanks Guys!!!

Waiting for them to open

 

I just bought one on eBay last week for $199 including shipping. I could have gotten a cheaper one but refuse to buy offshore products if I can help it. The one I bought was made in Canada by Spectre I think. It fits like the original, doesn't leak and is good quality, that's all I need from a tank.

 

Well, here is another one since you guys have steered me in the right direction. Looking for an aluminum radiator for the car too. I heard Champions are nice but they are out of stock till late April and nobody has one. What are other good options priced accordingly?

 

Here is Bob Drake tanks, but cost a little more...

http://www.bobdrake.com/Categories2.aspx?Id=64aa4d59-821f-4978-a484-a2eaece2e8ff

I bought a kit to fix mine from KBS 65.00 and am going to try it out this next month.

Does anyone know where I can find a new triangular vent tube gasket?

 

I got mine from superior radiator in Michigan 2 years ago you have to trim the tabs on side and make your mounting holes . 300 bucks aluminum runs my flatty nice and cool .I have a picture of it in my car in my profile

 

You can make them an offer they are asking 350 I offered 300 and they took it. Try offer a little lower you never know and I had mine by the end of the week too. Also its made in USA

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1948-1949-1...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2337251c02

 

This is the Champion unit:http://www.championradiators.com/Ford-Cars-Radiators-FH-1949-1953 GAS TANK You might call these guys and check on when they will be in stock:http://www.autocitycl***ic.com/inde...facturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=64 These guys had some about a month ago: http://cgfordparts.com/ Part # BA-9002

 

big shawn, is there anything you would change about the radiator? I was hoping to get a Champion because its a 3 row and they sell for 229 with 30 for shipping. my buddy has one in his Dart and Duster and my father in law has them in his 57's. JUst had good luck with them and I have seen them in person. Sad part is, I cant wait till april to get them to get me one. I am going to try and make some offers on the one you sent the link to. Thanks

 

Bought the one you did bigshawn. Got it for 275! Should have went lower to start

 

Auto city cl***ics has good radiators. Also can get electric fan kit if needed.

 

I like mine . haven't had any problems . Like I said you will have to trim uo the mounting tabs and drill youer own mounting holes . Yea maybeI should of low balled a little

 

I put in some of that water wetter too with my antifreeze .