BobT-47P15 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 Don't know if this is a new fellow in the business, or if he's been making them a while. Just noticed his ad. Located in Hudson, Iowa. The "buy it now" price is $335. Stainless steel.....supposed to be same dimensions as original. (Wonder where the float is supposed to go) Just posting as general information. Link to the ad: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1945-46-47-48-Dodge-Plymouth-STAINLESS-Steel-Gas-Tank_W0QQitemZ260413207253QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ca1d632d5&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 basic welded box tank..and if as pictured the inlet will need be cut..not sure I would want the bolted-on inlet..the sender would go in the hole atop the tank as shown..would be the correct flange but orientation..?? this is very generic in design..and for the money I think I would stick to the poly tanks..lots less costly also.. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) If they can do all these things with metal nowadays, why can't they simply copy the original tanks very exactly? They have the ridges and valleys for strength, plus the correct hole for sending unit. Oh, I guess that's the sender hole toward the right. Edited May 22, 2009 by BobT-47P15 Quote
Young Ed Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 Bob they do exactly what you said for many other cars. Dad has installed brand new tanks in his 63 valiant 64 Fury and the 63 falcon he had. All 3 were exact duplicats of the originals. Just not doing it for the older cars yet Quote
Fireball Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 It could be, that they still have the moldings and press tools for a bit more modern tanks (50's-60's), but not older. Or the market is just way bigger for more familiar ones so it makes sence to fabricate new tools with all the details attached, and still make some profit with higher volume sales? A tank can only cost so much, so for fifteen sold pieces worldwide nobodys going to invest in tooling... Quote
1949 p-15 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Posted May 23, 2009 This looks like it is made or sold by a place called "Tanks". I just installed one on my car and it worked great. Everything was in the correct location. It is very well built. I bought mine directly from the Tanks Company. Quote
knuckleharley Posted May 23, 2009 Report Posted May 23, 2009 It could be, that they still have the moldings and press tools for a bit more modern tanks (50's-60's), but not older. Or the market is just way bigger for more familiar ones so it makes sence to fabricate new tools with all the details attached, and still make some profit with higher volume sales?A tank can only cost so much, so for fifteen sold pieces worldwide nobodys going to invest in tooling... Tanks,Inc is supposed to be making a copy of the original tank for around $235. Quote
dirty dan Posted May 23, 2009 Report Posted May 23, 2009 Don't know if this is a new fellow in the business, or if he's been makingthem a while. Just noticed his ad. Located in Hudson, Iowa. The "buy it now" price is $335. Stainless steel.....supposed to be same dimensions as original. (Wonder where the float is supposed to go) Just posting as general information. Link to the ad: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1945-46-47-48-Dodge-Plymouth-STAINLESS-Steel-Gas-Tank_W0QQitemZ260413207253QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ca1d632d5&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 That's one of the tanks from Tanks, Inc. The hole you see on the top is where the sending unit goes. They sell the steel tank for around $215. The Stainless is $350. I don't think I'll outlive the steel tank so that's the one I bought. The filler neck is short and straight and bolts on. They provided a fuel fill hose (which is installed in the photo) that would have to be cut for the P15. They provided tank straps that could be modified to work on the P-15, and they provided a screened vacuum vent with a check valve and decent instructions. I am really pleased with my purchase. http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=164/category_id=68/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd164.htm Quote
PodSquad48 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Posted May 26, 2009 The boys at Tanks inc said the original sending unit "may not" fit, any experience with this? Quote
dirty dan Posted May 26, 2009 Report Posted May 26, 2009 The boys at Tanks inc said the original sending unit "may not" fit, any experience with this? I have no idea...I don't have an original sending unit. Quote
NatesSedan Posted May 27, 2009 Report Posted May 27, 2009 The original does not fit without modification. Mine was shot anyway so I never tried but it would definately take some mods because the angle is wrong. Quote
P-12 Tommy Posted May 27, 2009 Report Posted May 27, 2009 That's one of the tanks from Tanks, Inc. The hole you see on the top is where the sending unit goes. They sell the steel tank for around $215. The Stainless is $350. I don't think I'll outlive the steel tank so that's the one I bought. The filler neck is short and straight and bolts on. They provided a fuel fill hose (which is installed in the photo) that would have to be cut for the P15. They provided tank straps that could be modified to work on the P-15, and they provided a screened vacuum vent with a check valve and decent instructions. I am really pleased with my purchase.http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=164/category_id=68/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd164.htm I wonder if this tank would fit my '41? If the sending unit hole is in the exact spot? I've e-mailed these guys and they keep telling me to look at the ad. I'd hate to have to cut my trunk floor hole. Tom Quote
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