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J Wade · 05-28-2015, 08:51 PM

I have a 1928 Tudor. I've seen where there is or can be a build date in the gas tank. Is this only on some of them and where is it located. I have three different gas tanks and haven't found a build date on any of them. Thanks. Jim

1955cj5 · 05-28-2015, 08:57 PM

I've read where the date is stamped on the tank assembly, directly above the steering column, just above the bolted together seam. It's on the engine side of the tank assembly. Mine is a little outboard of that location, just above the seam..but also I've seen that not all tanks were stamped..

Mitch//pa · 05-28-2015, 08:58 PM

take a look at plucks site
here is a link to his gas tank research
http://www.plucks329s.org/gastank.htm

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-29-2015, 02:00 PM

"MAYBE" some tanks were replaced when OEM tanks were still available?

brito36 · 05-29-2015, 07:08 PM

Not all have the dates on the firewall, but most have them.

Steve Plucker · 05-29-2015, 07:23 PM

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Dates on gas tanks generally started in May of 1928 and went through about September 1929. The date represents the build date of the Gas Tank only. Although some have reported earlier and later dates but have never provided any photo.

Yes, within this time frame, there are tanks with no date.

Thanks Mitch for directing those who want to know to my site about the gas tanks.

Pluck

J Wade · 05-29-2015, 10:21 PM

Thanks to Steve and all who responded. Steve has a lot of information as do a lot of other guys. As a new owner of a model A and with all the drama I sometimes read, I want to thank the guys who really have taught me what little I know. I will pass what I have learned on to the newer guys. If I ever stick my foot in my mouth or offend anyone please accept my apology and know it was unintentional Sincere thanks

05-28-2015, 08:51 PM	#1
J Wade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 112	Build date I have a 1928 Tudor. I've seen where there is or can be a build date in the gas tank. Is this only on some of them and where is it located. I have three different gas tanks and haven't found a build date on any of them. Thanks. Jim

05-28-2015, 08:58 PM	#3
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Build date take a look at plucks site here is a link to his gas tank research http://www.plucks329s.org/gastank.htm

05-29-2015, 02:00 PM	#4
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Build date "MAYBE" some tanks were replaced when OEM tanks were still available? __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

05-29-2015, 07:08 PM	#5
brito36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marengo. Illinois Posts: 262	Re: Build date Not all have the dates on the firewall, but most have them.

05-29-2015, 07:23 PM	#6
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Build date Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Dates on gas tanks generally started in May of 1928 and went through about September 1929. The date represents the build date of the Gas Tank only. Although some have reported earlier and later dates but have never provided any photo. Yes, within this time frame, there are tanks with no date. Thanks Mitch for directing those who want to know to my site about the gas tanks. Pluck

05-29-2015, 10:21 PM	#7
J Wade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 112	Re: Build date Thanks to Steve and all who responded. Steve has a lot of information as do a lot of other guys. As a new owner of a model A and with all the drama I sometimes read, I want to thank the guys who really have taught me what little I know. I will pass what I have learned on to the newer guys. If I ever stick my foot in my mouth or offend anyone please accept my apology and know it was unintentional Sincere thanks