Iam in the market for a gas tank for my 32. I am am going to be putting it in the original position. What I am wanting to know is who makes a good tank and should I go stainless.
Thanks
Angelo
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Iam in the market for a gas tank for my 32. I am am going to be putting it in the original position. What I am wanting to know is who makes a good tank and should I go stainless.
Thanks
Angelo
Tank's, Inc is probably the best for aftermarket units and are available in sizes bigger than the original 10-12 gallontypes sold by Vintique. The steel is terne coated which is a tin-lead anti corrosive coating. The SS tanks will polish nicely and be a bit more corrosion proof. Both types are pretty good tanks for the money.Quote:
Originally Posted by 32piro
If you are looking for a tank that looks like a correct '32 tank, the Vintique is it. If you want extra capacity, Vintique just released a 16 gallon tank that looks like a correct '32 tank. the reshaped the forward part of the floor to add the capacity.
Make sure you get the 16 gallon. You will need it.
Order now becuase everyone I know is back ordered and it will take a while
Check out Rock Valley ............
http://www.rockvalleyantiqueautoparts.com/ndex.htm
Stainless is forever (at least in human terms) :)
Kitz
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Vintique makes a real close copy of a original tank ... ( shown is a original one ... from Henry )
I prefer the stock look ... they hold upwards of 12 gallons and even if your 32 gets 12 to 13 MPG ... you have a range of over 125 miles. I do not like to ride over 100 miles at a time anyway ... I need to stop, stretch my legs and get another Diet Coke. I also have to get rid of the last " Diet Coke " :rolleyes:
The oversize tanks look like a baby diaper full of poo on the rear of most 32's ... especially fenderless ...IMHO
Deuce -
I totally agree on the baby diaper look - especially from the side. See if you can find a pic of Vintique's new 16 gallon tank - they added depth waaay up front just behind the axle, where you can't see it from the side profile.
I still run the stock style in my cars...looks better.
And my car gets around 20 on the freeway.....haha.
:D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by SirSpeedy
I have always used original 32 Ford fuel tanks also ... I am using a Vintique pickup tube in mine ... My old Roadster used to get 20 plus MPG ... but I stepped it up with a gear change, a new engine and a 780 Holley ... now it will PASS most anything street legal but a gas station ... 10 around town and 14 on the road :rolleyes:
I agree with both Deuce and Sirspeedy. Although I haven't seen the new Vintique tank, I like to stop about every 120 to 150 miles to unkink and drain!
My 32 roadster pickup has an original passenger car tank just under the rear of the bed, gives it a little different look.
Mick