Topic: Gas Tank

[Brant]

Here is a picture that I took of the "better" reproduction gas tank's plug.  I don't know what the import looks like, since we do not handle them.



-Brant
Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

[Scott302]

The more pronounced hex is on the import.  Spectra's is more like the original.
I don't sell the import either.  I keep a sample of it put aside to remind me why!
Scott

[Brant]

I don't sell the import either.  I keep a sample of it put aside to remind me why!
Scott

Yeah, Scott.  You have got to wonder why someone would sell those imports.  I don't even think they are much cheaper.

I think that the Spectra tanks are really nice.

-Brant
Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

[aaatp]

FWIW, I have a 66 Dearborn convert, built Feb 18th, with the cross weld as in the picture that
Charles posted. The tank has a date code of 6B8C stamped into the lip and has the shorter hex fitting
and square plug as mentioned by Scott

John

[Twilight65]

FWIW, I have a 66 Dearborn convert, built Feb 18th, with the cross weld as in the picture that
Charles posted. The tank has a date code of 6B8C stamped into the lip and has the shorter hex fitting
and square plug as mentioned by Scott

John

John, where on the tank lip was your date code (left side, right side?). Could you see it without removing tank from car.
Thanks,
Dave

[aaatp]

Dave: My car is under restoration, so I have the tank out of the car. The date code is on the bottom of
the lip that faces the tail panel, and is located about three to four inches right of center. I had to clear
off some sealer to find it. I did notice that the stamping had made some penetration to the top side
and that is what made me look on the bottom for it.

John

[Twilight65]

Thanks John, My tank is still in haven't pulled it yet. Looked where you said and I defintely see the stamping from the other side. Thanks again

Dave

[J_Speegle]

Anyone want to snap a picture and post it for others that will follow ??

[aaatp]

Jeff: I would like to post a picture,but I don't know how to do it. Is there a tutorial somewhere on
how to post a picture. I would like to learn. I may be old, but I'm still trainable.

Thanks: John

[Twilight65]

Anyone want to snap a picture and post it for others that will follow ??

Here's a picture of my 65 original gas tank stamped 5F30C. Stamp location just where John said his was. 9 days before the scheduled build date.
Dave

[J_Speegle]

Thanks Dave - helps everyone!!

[aaatp]

Thanks Dave, some day I'm gonna get this picture thing figured out.

John