I need a new fuel tank (tons of junk inside causing fuel issues, plus it leaks) and a new sending unit for the gas gauge (tried to repair, but still inop.
I keep finding these everywhere online (ebay, and in catalogs). I am leery of going basement bargain price on these unless they are good quality. Where would you suggest getting these items? Are there issues with the $75 tanks typically found on eBay?
I would like to go a route where no welding would be required on my end.
Be careful with eBay sellers selling them that cheep. Get the shipping cost up front. They're probably making a killing on the shipping to make up for the low price on the tank.
Also pick a seller that's close by. That will reduce the chance of damage from shipping. I think I bought the tank for my convertible from NPD or Paddock. $120ish + shipping kept it under $150.
No welding required when changing a fuel tank. You may have to cut the old straps if you can't unbolt them.
I restored my old tank, since shipping to Europe was quite expensive. Mine was leaking as well, but that was just due to totally dried out rubbers from the sending unit. I ordered new straps and a new sending unit and works fine since!
I just got back from vacation in Belgium and the Netherlands in June/July of this year. I spent a week in Brussels/Bruges, and then a couple of days in Haarlem and Amsterdam. I was amazed that as I walked back to my hotel in the Grote Market in Haarlem that a 67/68 Lime Green Dodge Charger ripped through the night. I was too slow with my camera because of the shock of seeing and hearing the awesome car.
I think I've seen that same lime green Charger here in Amsterdam! At least, I don't think there are an awefull lot of them here.. This guy cruises around, apparently. Good thing.
So how did you like Amsterdam and Haarlem? Not sure the weather was too good when you were here, that sucks.. Any reason you were here, or just out of curiousity?
... and they're in Minnesota, so they can't be too bad!
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
I have a leak in my gas tank and was wondering if its worth while to replace the sending unit at the same time as preventive maintainance so to speak. Or am I wasting money? Is it worth while to have the original repaired or buy a new one?
Stock tanks for our cars are cheap because Camaro's use the same tank. I replaced mine and it wasn't that tough a job. I think I paid $115 for it a year ago. I was happy that it solved the same issue you're having. I had to replace my fuel filter a couple of times due to junk in the original tank. I should have gone ahead and replaced the sending unit too, but didn't. Mine is a two tube unit with a vent which isn't nearly as common on eBay. I have issued with the gas gauge too. I know it's a bad ground most times, but I think it's just time to replace it.
I would agree with others. If you are going to take the time to drop the tank for replacement, change out the sending unit at the same time. Piece of mind.
68' Firebird 400 convertible, numbers matching, solar red w/ deluxe parchment interior. 66' Pontiac Ventura Hardtop 66' Pontiac Catalina Convertible
