Guest JoeofColorado Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Hello folks,My 1939 P8 Plymouth gas tank is in pretty bad condition, i.e. inside sealer decomposing, old welding repairs look pretty iffy, some rusting inside. Although it currently is not leaking, I would like to improve on what I have. I do not think it would be a good idea to just put in back into service. But since I am doing some mild upgrading, i.e. fuel sending unit and gauge, I think now is the time to fix a potential problems. I am not sure one could find an OEM replacement, replacement with a newer unit, or an after market unit. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Please e-mail me with your thoughts at jpzz1@earthlink.net, as that is easier to read. Thanks.Your old car brethren.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Joe, I had a tinsmith make me a new tank for my '36 Dodge and he did a wonderful job. He made it exactly like the original and it cost me about $350.00. Maybe check out a tinner in your area. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 There usually are some ads in Street Rodder magazine for replacement fuel tanks for 1930s-era cars. Many times in stainless steel, but possibly not, if desired.Take care,NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoeofColorado Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Jim,Thanks for your input, good idea. Since the top half of the tank is good, do you think just the bottom half could get cut away and replaced? Meaning=perhaps half the cost?Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoeofColorado Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 NTX5467,I will go out in the morning and get a copy of the magazine and se what I can find.ThanksJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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