Gas tank issue

[Guest JoeofColorado]

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

[jpage]

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

[NTX5467]

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

[Guest JoeofColorado]

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

[Guest JoeofColorado]

NTX5467,

I will go out in the morning and get a copy of the magazine and se what I can find.

Thanks

Joe