Dear all;
Well, it surprises even me, but I'm back on track to finish the 2500
restoration this spring. However, I discovered some bad news on Saturday.
Over the past week, my gas tank somehow managed to develop a major leak at
the weld between the output copper pipe and the tank wall. I don't get it;
the car has sat in one place for nigh on 2 years now, and not a drop of
gas. Suddenly, a cowpie of sludge is on the garage floor. Actually, if it
has to happen, it did so with perfect timing. I'm about to install the
interior, and if any of you have ever pulled a gas tank out of a vixen
you'll recognize that its a 'ell of a lot easier w/o seats in the car.
Anyway, apart from what the 'ell I'm going to do with 7+ gallons of
seriously stale gas, now, I'm contemplating the future of my tank.
I seem to recall that this was discussed on this list back in the fall.
What about getting a fuel cell instead? Now is the time, and the thought
of a rear-end collision with the factory original tin can sort of bothers
me. What sort of cost would I be looking at for a fuel cell? Has anyone
done this and been happy with the results? Recomendattions for vendor?
Comments/suggestions??
cheers,
Will Zehring
'71 2500
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