1952-59 Ford Repop fuel tanks??

Does anybody make a poly fuel tank specifically for 52-54 cars??? I am pretty sure I need a new one and I'd rather get one that won't explode if I bottom out on the air ride. If anyone can point me towards a good company or source, that'd be awesome.

 

I wish I had a link to refer you too but I'll give you a general idea what was done,measure the dimensions of your stock tank then check out your nearest Pic-A-Part and check out some of the later Broncos and SUV's that used a poly tank if you find one that is close you will cut out the trunk floor just enough to accomidate the new tank add about 3-4" of sheet metal around the the section you cut out so the new tank will be moved up higher for clearance,then refinish.

 

If its the same as a 55 or 56 there is a company in Minnesota that also sells windows that is the cheapest so far,I will have to look up their info as I dont know where I put it.

 

I think it's Toms Cl***ics in Minnesota but I dont' have his contact info readily available either. He sells a lot of stuff on ebay, his handle is tomscl***ic. I don't know if he has poly replacement tanks but I got my repop steel tank and several other pieces from him for my '56.

His prices were best I could find.

Ron

 

I have a 55 Ford and got mine off Ebay . Good tank too .

Jim

 

Check ebay. Some guy advertises there all the time.

 

raceron1120 is correct. You can find him on ebay or you can call him. His number is 1 800 828 2212

 

Well you might want to rethink the poly tank idea,read this entire link and all the posts.www.clubhotrod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45644

 

Cool...thanks for the info, everyone! Too bad about the ethanol/poly tank thing...If I drop it with bags and the metal one hits the ground...game over. Looks like my only option will be a fuel cell, which screws up the trunk space and just plain ****s for a kustom.

 

Well you could fab up a skid plate like the 4X4 guys use out of diamond plate.

 

Danny: As little as I am into air ride systems, I think a fuel cell in the trunk is a forgiveable sin when it comes to safety vs. appearance.

Many modern customs seem to go with the fuel cell option, so many that it almost seems normal in a well-engineered frame-layer.

I will never understand the need to drop a car to the ground when you park it, but if that is what spins your prop, at least do it safely.

 

I don't wanna have it drop all the way to the ground...just going for a driveable tail-dragger. The roads in Texas aren't exactly the best. :0) Still worried about the tank bottoming out though. If I ever get around to building a 60's style car it'll lay frame, but not this one.