Guest Geoffrey Garth Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I need to replace my gas tank as it has enough rust that repair seems unreasonable. All of the salvage yards in California are gone as far as I can tell. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where i can find a tank or???Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Geoffrey, if you haven't done so, you might want to scroll down further in the forum list to the Buick section and advertise that you are looking for one there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Have run into this before on other cars. If no one makes a replacement, there are generic replacement tanks. You may have to have a rad shop solder your fill pipe into the new tank but the tanks themselves are cheap enough, $80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 try this guy, i bought a new one for my 63 bonne. classic car auto parts 218-326-0463 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geoffrey Garth Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 try this guy, i bought a new one for my 63 bonne. classic car auto parts 218-326-0463"Thanks for this suggestion. Geof" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martylum Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Geoffrey-I'm restoring a 53 76 model Skylark which has the same tank as your Roadmaster. I could have reused the original tank which is in pretty decent shape for a 60 year old tank but am leery about how gas tank sealers will hold up with future gasoline additives so I decided to order in a reproduction tank from an online vendor.The tank received mounts with the original tank straps and has the similar overall dimensions with one difference. The filler neck is not attached to the new tank. It couples up with a rubber hose and 2 clamps. the original tank's filler neck needs no support but the new neck does so I made a bracket which attaches at the fill door screws and a strap around the fill neck. I took some time to engineer the shape of the bracket but the results seem to be working and the tank is in operation.I would send you the old original tank but shipping would probably cost more than a repro. tank and you would need to derust the light inside surface rust and seal the inner surface.Based on my past experience with rusty tanks I think new is better even if you need to make a fill neck bracket.Marty Lum53 76 series BuickE-mail me if you have any more questions.Marty@oldercar.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrspeedyt Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 i got a tank from my 52 super sitting in kingman. maybe it is still good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geoffrey Garth Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Geoffrey-I'm restoring a 53 76 model Skylark which has the same tank as your Roadmaster. I could have reused the original tank which is in pretty decent shape for a 60 year old tank but am leery about how gas tank sealers will hold up with future gasoline additives so I decided to order in a reproduction tank from an online vendor.The tank received mounts with the original tank straps and has the similar overall dimensions with one difference. The filler neck is not attached to the new tank. It couples up with a rubber hose and 2 clamps. the original tank's filler neck needs no support but the new neck does so I made a bracket which attaches at the fill door screws and a strap around the fill neck. I took some time to engineer the shape of the bracket but the results seem to be working and the tank is in operation.I would send you the old original tank but shipping would probably cost more than a repro. tank and you would need to derust the light inside surface rust and seal the inner surface.Based on my past experience with rusty tanks I think new is better even if you need to make a fill neck bracket.Marty Lum53 76 series BuickE-mail me if you have any more questions.Marty@oldercar.com"Marty,Thanks for this information. I'm thinking the same about my current tank. Can you tell me where your purchased the repro tank?Geof" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geoffrey Garth Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Mr. Speedy,If it is in reasonable condition, I'd be happy to talk $ with you if you do have it.Geof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 check out tanksinc website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martylum Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Geoff-I think I went online and searched 1953 Buick gas tank. Must go through my billings from 1-2 years ago if you want a specific name. Several vendors were offering this tank. Bought tank by size.E-mail me for details on my old tank at---marty@oldercar.commarty lum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Try Bobs Automobilia They specialize in Buicks 805-434-2963 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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