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72 1800 ES Gas Tank Replacements? 1800 1972

posted by  jim groark on  Mon Oct 28 11:23 CST 2002
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I have a dented gas tank that has damaged the in tank gas pick up pipe. Does any one have any ideas about a "plastic" tank replacement, or repairing metal tanks? I've been told that only a tank from a 72 or 73 will work. Tried to reroute the fuel line, but that was a failure! thanks for your help. Jim








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    72 1800 ES Gas Tank Replacements? 1800 1972

    posted by  Royo on  Wed Oct 30 01:15 CST 2002
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    Mr. Silverman is at howie207@yahoo.com. I've been doing business with him for some time now and if he can help you he will.
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    Roy Olson








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    72 1800 ES Gas Tank Replacements? 1800 1972

    posted by  someone claiming to be brickme on  Tue Oct 29 23:52 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    try howard silverman in ny state. he has a few restored tanks. I'm not sure what his email is, but you can search for it here.








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    72 1800 ES Gas Tank Replacements? 1800 1972

    posted by  someone claiming to be Rolfe on  Mon Oct 28 22:33 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Check out the "Gas Tank Renu" process. Do a search and you'll find them on the net. Local operations around the country. They'll take your tank, repair it, clean it, and coat it inside and out with a lifetime guarantee. Prices will vary around the country, but mine cost about $250.

    Rolfe '71E








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    72 1800 ES Gas Tank Replacements? 1800 1972

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    posted by  matt b on  Mon Oct 28 14:01 CST 2002
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    Firstly, yes...the tank must be from a fuel injected 1800 I think. Not sure if the ES is different from the coupe though. You might be OK going back as far as '70. Not sure though.

    My question is...how can you be sure that the pickup line inside is damaged? Seems like the tank would have to be awful bent for that to happen... Could the line be plugged with rust/sediment? Or do you suspect there to be a hole in the pipe inside? Just seems sorta unlikely situation to me. Not saying you ain't right...

    -Matt







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      72 1800 ES Gas Tank Replacements? 1800 1972

      posted by  justin on  Wed Oct 30 07:46 CST 2002
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      The dent damaging the pickup seems entirely plausable to me. A friend had a similar thing and our bust guess was that the pickup was either broken or crimped up pretty high, as the engine would starve for fuel, even with a full tank. There was no sediment in the gas we drained out, either. We never did cut the old one open, but a replacement tank solved all worries.

      BTW, Matt, I sent you an email, but our network is down at work. Who knows when you'll get it... Gotta love Q-west!
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      Justin 70 1800E, 66 122E
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      The 1800E is for sale!!








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    72 1800 ES Gas Tank Replacements? 1800 1972

    posted by  walrus3 on  Mon Oct 28 12:45 CST 2002
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    Many older and very experienced radiator repair shops also work on gas
    tanks. Normally they will not remove the tank though.
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    George Downs, The "original" Walrus3, Bartlesville, Oklahoma







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