Fuel Tanks

[Tony Smith]

If you're tooling up for a run of these, you might also like to consider doing some Ford Radiator overflow tanks. They are often rusted out, or missing altogether. Cab 11/12 and Cab 13 have the same cross section and construction as the fuel tanks, just dimensions of 12" wide x10" high x5" long.

[Dave Schindel]

I would certainly be interested in some brass fuel tank filler pieces for my carrier if any are available. I have one filler cap and two tank outlet fittings,but that is all.

[Stew Robertson]

Thanks for the offer Ben a private message has been sent.
Hey bob very good points. the tanks will be available as early and later CMP models the longer and shorter necks and the drain form in the bottoms exactly like originals whith the countersunk sending unit rings installed
They will be for Ford or Chev but no sending units themselves installed
They will have fuel pick up pipes and drain plugs as original AND the filler tube as original ( without the Chrome cap or any cap) but will fit the origianal caps
The cost will be determined by number produced > the more the cheaper
Right now it looks like about 500 per tank but if orders where supplied with your old drains vents and necks the price would be in the 350 range and hopefully cheaper
With tooling cost the break even point is 40 units
Tony I also thought of the expansion tanks but one step at a time
If we can make the fuel tanks fly and get the price down I will take a run at the expansion tanks
Anyone and everyones input will be appreciated

[Bob Carriere]

All those old rusted tank with good necks are now worth a fortune.....guess what we are doing this weekend.... and think of all th rusted tanks we passed by in the years past......

Might not be a bad deal Stew...... 40 tanks is only 20 vehicles.....

Now if I remember...way back when...Doug Weatherstone from the Paris area had a bunch of NOS short neck fillers with cap..... he might still have some.... anyone knows where to look for him.

Another possible source.... the valve covers of cab 11 and osme cab 12 had an extension bolted on as a tall filler neck..... they are identical to the gas tank filler neck...same cap...same internal chain on the cap..... some rusted out valve covers are not worth money.....

Now if we could get Dirk in Holland to ship bulk some of the brass large oval plate that fitted on original cab 11 tanks ( with reserve valve) we would really be cooking.... in fact an old oval brass cover could be salvaged and glues/epoxied on the top section of a new tank and survive all but a close inpection.

Once the dies are made for the end caps ... making the narrow Ford expansion water tank would be relatively easy.

Stew any idea how he woud install the old necks.... lead soldering as per original or fancy Tig welding..?

Bob

[Stew Robertson]

Bob
The easiest way is to resolder as per original
tig welding could also be done but the solder would have to be completely cleaned or there would be much more of chance a leak
The tanks could also be shipped as break downs and be welded by the buyer. The carrier tanks would not be a problem as they are soldered but the CMP tanks to be original are roll induction welded at the ends and main seam
Just a thought, to keep down costs

[Bob Carriere]

I beleive the tank fully induction welded is the way to go to avoid leaks.

Soldering the neck should be relatively easy.

Is the fabricator planning for internal baffles...?

I would spring for a couple of bare tanks...... I would look after the neck instalation here. The secret is to keep the tank design so flexible that they can be used on a cab 11, 12, 13 and even adaptable for HUPs.....

Bob

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

The secret is to keep the tank design so flexible that they can be used on a cab 11, 12, 13 and even adaptable for HUPs.....

Bob

OK Bob, but what about "real" heavy duty CMPs - FAT (both FGT and CGT) and C60X....?