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06-04-2020, 08:33 PM | #1 |
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Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
I need a new gasoline tank for my 1957 Country Sedan. I will also need a new sending unit. Where is the best place, or a good place, to buy these?
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06-04-2020, 10:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
A few years ago I investigated getting a new gas tank for my '55 Courier wagon and read the webpages of a few different manufacturers (some of which were suppliers of the repro parts places we all order parts from).
There was one place, I forget the name, that said they custom build a tank for any car. I ordered a tank from Spectre because they listed the '55 Ford wagon tank built to OEM specifications. When I got it, it was an exact duplicate in every way to the original. I suggest doing a web browser search "antique auto gas tanks" or something like that. You should get several listings. |
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06-04-2020, 10:54 PM | #3 |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
Auto City Classic
https://www.autocityclassic.com/1957...ank-ts5759fsw/ 1957-1959 Ford Ranchero and Station Wagon Steel Gas Tank TS5759FSW
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06-05-2020, 09:26 AM | #4 |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
Pricey but good stuff.
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06-05-2020, 06:07 PM | #5 |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
I bought one from AUTO CITY CLASSICS for my 55 Wagon just last fall.....very nice tank at a fair price.
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06-05-2020, 07:53 PM | #6 |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
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06-06-2020, 07:30 PM | #7 |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
Tanks guys'
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06-08-2020, 12:28 PM | #8 |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
Pricey indeed... the one for my Custom 300 was $157 at Rock Auto in 2015.
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06-08-2020, 12:54 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
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Sedan vs. Station Wagon Shipping costs? As far as I know they are the only source for station wagon tanks so pricey is relative.
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06-09-2020, 07:52 AM | #10 |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
Comparing the sedan vs Ranchero/wagon (57, 58 and 59) is not a good look. The tanks are unique and not nearly as common as the sedans. Same for the Retractables, different then anything else around. Now, having said all of that, they are limited in requirement with respect to resale and still pricey but a very good product.
Worth every penny if you want original. For hot rodding a 93 - 96 F150 rear tank fits in the hole left after you cut out the sheet metal that was the spare tire well. Need to make mounts for it.
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07-08-2020, 05:41 AM | #11 |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
I have a used tank from a Ranchero. Same tank as a wagon. Surface rust on the outside. The Bung for the drain needs to be replaced. I can send you photos. $100.00
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07-08-2020, 08:18 AM | #12 |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
If you know the Ford part number, do a search under that. I looked, Rock Auto has nothing for the '57 wagon, but this is where I found my '59 Custom 300 tank for the best price.
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07-09-2020, 11:40 AM | #13 |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
AUTO CITY CLASSICS , ISANTI MN call 800-828-2212
Good tanks at reasonable prices. I have bought from them many times over the past 20 years. |
07-09-2020, 06:21 PM | #14 |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
Dont know about tanks but Auto City glass is top notch.
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07-10-2020, 08:52 AM | #15 | |
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Re: Gasoline tank for 57 Wagon
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I'd say that $449 is not so bad if that is the only source. I looked around a little, Bob Drake is $459 and not in stock, saw some on eBay, $574. |
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