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01-26-2016, 05:16 PM | #1 |
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1953 Mercury gas tank.
Does anyone know if a 53 ford and Mercury fuel tank is the same? I can't find either from any parts supplier I've tried. The one I have has at least an inch of rust in the bottom.
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01-26-2016, 05:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1953 Mercury gas tank.
Call Tanks Inc. or Dennis carpenter. They should be able to tell you. I believe they are the same as a Ford tank.
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01-26-2016, 09:18 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1953 Mercury gas tank.
Thank you will check with them tomorrow. The car is running off the tank that's in it but it seems to be falling apart inside with what looks like a layer of rust in the bottom. If it's not leaking shouldn't it be good enough for the restoration kit macs sells?
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01-27-2016, 10:20 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1953 Mercury gas tank.
The crud in the bottom may be sealing up the leaks. Actually the top of the tank may be worse than the bottom. When we removed the tank from my neighbor's 53 ford it looked good except for the inch or so of crud on the bottom. He was going to try to save the tank. When he tapped on the top of the tank with a hammer to knock loose some rust the hammer fell through the top of the tank. Just because it looks good from the outside doesn't mean the metal hasn't been compromised from the inside. Spend the money and put in a new tank. You'll be glad you did. You'll save a lot of grief and money spent on tow bills.
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01-28-2016, 09:14 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1953 Mercury gas tank.
believe the Ford tank is smaller capacity than the Merc. Not a big deal except the tank straps and/or frame mounting area would need to be modified to fit the smaller tank.
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01-28-2016, 09:46 PM | #6 |
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Re: 1953 Mercury gas tank.
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01-29-2016, 05:28 PM | #7 | |
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Re: 1953 Mercury gas tank.
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01-29-2016, 08:51 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1953 Mercury gas tank.
These guys list one to fit 52 to 54 cars.
http://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/fordp...number=BA-9002
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