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#1
05-31-2011, 10:09 PM
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Gas Tank Choices
2 questions.
Does anyone know of a good way to get a dent out of the bottom of a gas tank. Blow air through the filer neck??? hhmmnn..be tough to get all the lines sealed off enough. It looks like something lightly dented the right bottom side. I am stripping the whole undercarriage and cleaning and when I got to the tank , saw that and went...hhmmnnn. Could buy a new one but really tight on funds. Which brings me to question two.  Of the many choices, I see several dominant ones. North American , Spectra Premium, and Goodmark. I have a feeling Goodmark is China though and definitely don't want that one.  North American and Spectra Premium seem to both have the same part number. Thats off "Evil Bay" as I have seen it mentioned here. Also want one that I can use with my FACTORY straps. Thanks for the help folks! |
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#2
06-01-2011, 09:26 AM
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Spectra is made ion Canada and the supplier for most folks.
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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#3
06-01-2011, 11:58 AM
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The Spectra tank I put in my 442 fit perfect.
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#4
06-02-2011, 09:57 AM
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I have a Spectra for my 79. Very nice. You can even order one from a local parts store like Autozone or Advance, maybe O'reilly's, and save some money on shipping. You can look up their prices on their websites.
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#5
06-02-2011, 12:07 PM
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I used a Spectra to sump for my 79 Camaro.
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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#6
06-05-2011, 11:26 AM
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Here are some pics of the old original and new Spectra tank.
Original:   Spectra:   Spectra also supplies tanks for new car production. http://www.spectrapremium.com/home.html Warren
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#7
06-05-2011, 01:54 PM
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I put a Spectra in my '78 and everything worked just fine
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#8
06-06-2011, 01:25 PM
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i just ordered on for my 79 TA from Orielley
should get it this week was 210 shipped, not bad wanted a sumped tank, but didn't have the time to wait, so went with this for now original has had it, not to mention with a new filter/pump/carb just made sense to get that last piece out |
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#9
06-09-2011, 11:35 PM
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Thanks folks for the pics and suggestions. Yeah, actually just checked with Autozone and they carry them and yes, you can save on the shipping! Great call! Appreciate that! I'll probably order one next week. They look great.
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#10
06-10-2011, 01:09 AM
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Ditto on the Spectra. Put one in my 78 T/A and fit great. Had to bend the filler neck down just a hair but overall, it's a nice piece.
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#11
06-10-2011, 06:52 AM
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i just got mine in yesterday
waiting for the tank straps to come in i'm just replacing everything so hopefully they come today looks like a decent tank |
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#12
06-10-2011, 08:05 AM
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Don,
Can you tell me how deep the tank is at the deepest. Thanks
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#13
06-10-2011, 01:02 PM
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i'll check it out when i get home
doesnt look any deeper then stock at all |
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#14
06-13-2011, 06:59 AM
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Ollie:
the tank measured about 12" at the deepest part the tank bolted right into place i ordered a new sending unit as well and straps too everything went in nicely, once i realized i put the wrong straps on first lol |
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#15
06-13-2011, 07:44 AM
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Thanks, Don
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