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FRITZ47 · 06-25-2014, 09:28 AM

My original fuel tank leaked all over the floor a few weeks ago - lucky we caught it in time. What is the best source for a new replacement fuel tank for my 1936 Ford Cabriolet convertible coupe with rumble seat? As I read somewhere on a past thread, some may not fit properly. Any ideas?

Thanks, Fritz

JSeery · 06-25-2014, 09:36 AM

Did you consider cleaning and sealing your existing tank? I have done this on some tanks that were really bad with good results.

AnthonyG · 06-25-2014, 01:55 PM

Go with Tanks Inc., they have a variety, i.e, SS, Poly, stock steel. All are higher gallons also which is nice when cruising. I went with a stock configuration ( 16 gallons ) with captured nuts as stock for hardware. $215 shipped, fit great. Should have done it before I tried to clean up the old tank. Won't bore you with details but for what you spend on kit's to clean and seal and what a PIA getting it clean of debris before, just go new. I am very happy and wish I hadn't bothered with the old tank.

FRITZ47 · 06-25-2014, 07:41 PM

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Our company sells the gas tank sealer kits, and we have had previous success with the process, but considering the time and effort, I plan to order a new stock configuration tank from Tanks, Inc. unless I am missing something. Thanks for the suggestions.

Fritz

06-25-2014, 09:28 AM	#1
FRITZ47 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canfield, Ohio (NE Ohio) Posts: 143	Need new fuel tank - 36 Cabriolet My original fuel tank leaked all over the floor a few weeks ago - lucky we caught it in time. What is the best source for a new replacement fuel tank for my 1936 Ford Cabriolet convertible coupe with rumble seat? As I read somewhere on a past thread, some may not fit properly. Any ideas? Thanks, Fritz

06-25-2014, 09:36 AM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Need new fuel tank - 36 Cabriolet Did you consider cleaning and sealing your existing tank? I have done this on some tanks that were really bad with good results.

06-25-2014, 01:55 PM	#3
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,174	Re: Need new fuel tank - 36 Cabriolet Go with Tanks Inc., they have a variety, i.e, SS, Poly, stock steel. All are higher gallons also which is nice when cruising. I went with a stock configuration ( 16 gallons ) with captured nuts as stock for hardware. $215 shipped, fit great. Should have done it before I tried to clean up the old tank. Won't bore you with details but for what you spend on kit's to clean and seal and what a PIA getting it clean of debris before, just go new. I am very happy and wish I hadn't bothered with the old tank. __________________ Nomad

06-25-2014, 07:41 PM	#4
FRITZ47 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canfield, Ohio (NE Ohio) Posts: 143	Re: Need new fuel tank - 36 Cabriolet Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Our company sells the gas tank sealer kits, and we have had previous success with the process, but considering the time and effort, I plan to order a new stock configuration tank from Tanks, Inc. unless I am missing something. Thanks for the suggestions. Fritz