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10-20-2018, 07:12 PM | #1 |
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Removing gas tank in 1931 mailtruck
I am having trouble removing the gas tank from a Model A Mailtruck. Does anyone have any information that might explain this problem. I have it loose but cannot get it to move forward or backward enough to clear the gas line connection. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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10-20-2018, 09:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: Removing gas tank in 1931 mailtruck
A year to the day and it still won't come out.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=231621 Bob |
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10-21-2018, 10:57 AM | #3 |
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Re: Removing gas tank in 1931 mailtruck
explosives???????????
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10-21-2018, 12:15 PM | #4 |
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Re: Removing gas tank in 1931 mailtruck
The gas tank is now out, so is the cowl which had to be removed as well. I do not think Henry ever thought the tank on a mail truck would spring a leak.
I was thinking of explosives but thought I would try the cowl removal first and it worked. Also discovered that someone else had a similar problem and patched it in place with some fiberglass. Hopefully I can find someone that can weld a patch in and coat the interior and then back to delivering mail before the Christmas rush. |
10-21-2018, 02:46 PM | #5 |
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Re: Removing gas tank in 1931 mailtruck
Sounds like you need another tank, it is really hard to get them clean without
taking them apart. Bob |
10-22-2018, 03:51 PM | #6 |
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10-22-2018, 05:10 PM | #7 |
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Re: Removing gas tank in 1931 mailtruck
Nobody makes a new one, just need a better used one.
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10-22-2018, 08:13 PM | #8 |
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Re: Removing gas tank in 1931 mailtruck
Send the tank to Brent Terry in Tennessee. He can make it new again
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