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Grandpas35Tudor · 12-07-2020, 06:32 PM

Hello all, this is my first post so please let me know if I am missing any information.

I recently acquired a 1935 Tudor Slantback that was purchased new by my great grandfather. It hasn't ran for a few decades so our first step was to get it running in order to confirm the motor was in working order and give us some motivation. I pulled the tank hoping we could clean and re-seal it but after getting a look inside it was too far gone. I purchased a new tank from Tanks Inc had a few questions I was hoping someone that has been down this path could answer.

I got a new filler neck which is vented, and planned on re finishing the original cap. The tank came with a remote breather that connects to the pick up tube assembly via hose. Do people typically run this through the filler neck cutout in the body and mount somewhere inside the drivers rear fender area?

I should have done more research on the gauges, I got a 73-10 Ohms sending unit thinking I could get a direct replacement guage for a 36 or similar, something that would fit the dash and look the part. I'm more concerned about reliability than originality, but still want to look authentic. Any recommendations on a gauge? I realize I may have to purchase a new sending unit, I just want to get the correct one before installing the tank back in the car.

Thanks in advance.

12-07-2020, 06:32 PM	#1
Grandpas35Tudor Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 1	35 Tudor New Fuel Tank Hello all, this is my first post so please let me know if I am missing any information. I recently acquired a 1935 Tudor Slantback that was purchased new by my great grandfather. It hasn't ran for a few decades so our first step was to get it running in order to confirm the motor was in working order and give us some motivation. I pulled the tank hoping we could clean and re-seal it but after getting a look inside it was too far gone. I purchased a new tank from Tanks Inc had a few questions I was hoping someone that has been down this path could answer. I got a new filler neck which is vented, and planned on re finishing the original cap. The tank came with a remote breather that connects to the pick up tube assembly via hose. Do people typically run this through the filler neck cutout in the body and mount somewhere inside the drivers rear fender area? I should have done more research on the gauges, I got a 73-10 Ohms sending unit thinking I could get a direct replacement guage for a 36 or similar, something that would fit the dash and look the part. I'm more concerned about reliability than originality, but still want to look authentic. Any recommendations on a gauge? I realize I may have to purchase a new sending unit, I just want to get the correct one before installing the tank back in the car. Thanks in advance.