My wife's GT has been off the road for so long that I'm now getting daily 'reminders'. The main thing keeping it in the garage is the fuel tank; the old one rotted through and the rust is so extensive that it's really not worth fixing. Also, as it was fitted to the last GP-tubbed incarnation of the buggy, the filler neck's in slightly the wrong place for the GT hood opening.
So I'm either after a new one to modify, or one in good condition (no rot!) that has the neck as far up the centreline as it can get. Anyone got anything I can use? If not, where's the best place to get a tank?
The tank I've got....
(https://i.imgur.com/erlPaEE.jpg)
The filler position I need...
(https://i.imgur.com/neXuWji.jpg)
I have got a tank which was clearance'd for a buggy, it might have been for a GT. I don't think it ever got used on the road! Just has a bit of light surface rust in places from standing about. I am not too far from you, at NN6 6JU. How's £35 sound?
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Rob
Hi Rob.
Thanks for the offer (it's a great price!) but I'm either after an already-modified one or if it has to be modified, one which hasn't had fuel in. I know there's things you can do to mitigate the risk of vapour ignition but I'd rather eliminate that worry entirely if poss.
Thanks anyway.
This has not had petrol in it for at least 4 years, so no risk of ignition ;D ;D but it's up to you!. Mike the exhaust man, moved the filler pipe for me on mine, did a great job ;-)up
Rob
Take care.... Get it right 1st time. Ancient tanks can be internally corroded and there is the possibilty of sealant having being sloshed about at sometime in its life. Ethanol quantity in todays fuel will eat through any paper thin metal or sealant faster than you eat your breakfast. ;D
I have an internal tank that's fairly new. My mate is a welder and has done thanks for me before. Perhaps if you want to send some details I can speak to him about altering the filler position. I'm located in Devon.
You could go for a one off build ally one by making a cardboard one as a pattern.