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Post by bigfuninc on Apr 26, 2010 7:30:00 GMT -5
Any suggestions for a fuel tank replacements,Did not get a tank with my Bradley.Have not seen any for sale?  |
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Post by jspbtown on Apr 26, 2010 7:50:24 GMT -5
I would check marine applications....for a GTI...
For a GTII you may need a custom tank. I know of a guy who makes very nice custom aluminum tanks.
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Post by horen2tas on Apr 26, 2010 13:34:42 GMT -5
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Post by jspbtown on Apr 26, 2010 13:45:39 GMT -5
Thats my guy....he does nice work.  |
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Post by don29163 on Apr 26, 2010 20:10:56 GMT -5
I have a brand new GT II tank and mounting hardware, I will be glad to take lots of pics and do some measuring for you if that will help. I don't believe it would be a difficult build.
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Post by bigfuninc on Apr 27, 2010 8:09:55 GMT -5
Nice tank..where would one that big go?Will a Bradley 2 tank fit in the same place as a Bradley 1?Wanted too keep as stock as possible..Not wanting too modifie too much...Any pictures around of the stock tank or what other guys have done for fuel tanks.Thanks Dan
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Post by jspbtown on Apr 27, 2010 8:37:28 GMT -5
That tank is for my Avenger project.
Someone on this board used a marine tank for a GTI....
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Post by Gary Hammond on Apr 27, 2010 9:18:40 GMT -5
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Post by bigfuninc on Apr 28, 2010 7:41:07 GMT -5
Nice install.What is the aluminum cylinder with the fitting on each end for?
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Post by Gary Hammond on Apr 28, 2010 10:45:43 GMT -5
Hi Dan,  Nice install.What is the aluminum cylinder with the fitting on each end for? Thanks. The aluminum cylinder is a fuel catch can I made to catch and return fuel from the vent line back to the tank.  Gary Hammond,   |
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Post by bigfuninc on Apr 29, 2010 7:08:21 GMT -5
What was your price from Bass Pro Shop on the tank?West Marine price is $159.00..not bad thought.
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Post by Gary Hammond on Apr 29, 2010 7:57:26 GMT -5
Hi Dan, It was $109.99 + $12.95 shipping for a total of $122.94 two years ago. Their current price however, is $144.99 + $12.95 shipping for a total of $157.94.  (It cost less during the Bush years before all the hope and change came to power!  ) Here's the URL for them. Their item # is 38-530-186-00 PERMANENT FUEL TANK 13 GALLON 32"L x 10.19"W x 10.19"H $144.99 In Stock (The representative image shown is of a different model tank.) www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_90762_225012001_225000000_225012000?cmCat=CROSSSELL_THUMBNAILGary Hammond, P.S. .....I see you are located in Canada. That might affect the shipping cost. And these are U.S. dollar prices not Canadian dollars. Don't know what the current exchange rate is. |
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Post by smyrnaguy on Apr 29, 2010 10:23:28 GMT -5
If you enjoy building things like I do a tank can be easily constructed out of a derelict top loading washing machine in about 3 hours. Its a good rainy afternoon project. I made my tank a bit wider too and increased the capacity from 12 to near 17 gallons. I then coated the inside with POR 15. The new tank is easily twice a beefy as the original.
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Post by bigfuninc on Apr 29, 2010 22:35:16 GMT -5
My price was from West Marine n Bellingham Washington.Easy 25 mile drive from my place no shipping.picture you sent is different again in the "Moller marine" web site. They have one coming for me.
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Post by superdave008 on Apr 29, 2010 23:42:58 GMT -5
I think you should consider the fuel tank location when installing your fuel tank the extra weight in the front helps balance the car a 12 gallon tank ads 100 lbs to the front when its full which means a lot once your above 70mph. I had a 65 Corvair Corsa that would become real light in the front at anything over 100mph.
I'm currently designing a spare tire location in the front on mine for that reason.
If you need a standard vw tank go to the local salvage yard and ask them to save one for you. I got a 12 gal tank from a Superbeetle for $10 cleaned it out and painted it . Its for my other kit car. Thats the cheap route ..
Or you can ck out Empi .com or J.c. whitney .com I f you decide to go with J.C. click on J.C. Whitney .com coupons and you can save an extra 20 % and free shipping sometimes. They have earned way to much of my money . great customer service.
Its my understanding they can't put tanks out at the salvage yard with out punching holes in them but if you ask like I did they will save one for you.
Hope this helps .
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Post by mj on May 2, 2010 8:35:15 GMT -5
I think you should consider the fuel tank location when installing your fuel tank the extra weight in the front helps balance the car a 12 gallon tank ads 100 lbs to the front when its full which means a lot once your above 70mph. I had a 65 Corvair Corsa that would become real light in the front at anything over 100mph. If the front end of your Brad feels too light without a full tank, then it seems to me that you need caster shims. Another gas tank solution is to use more than one fuel cell. You can arrange them strategically for balance. |
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Post by mj on May 2, 2010 8:37:53 GMT -5
Gary: It looks like your tank is almost touching the transmission. In my VW vehicles the transmission twists a bit under load. Yours won't be touching the tank under the same circumstances, would it?
(The cure for one of mine was to install torque braces.)
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Post by Gary Hammond on May 2, 2010 17:09:41 GMT -5
Hi MJ, Gary: It looks like your tank is almost touching the transmission. In my VW vehicles the transmission twists a bit under load. Yours won't be touching the tank under the same circumstances, would it? (The cure for one of mine was to install torque braces.) The pictures are a bit deceiving. There's actually a good 3/4" clearance between the bottom of the tank and the top of the bell housing. I also installed urethane rear motor mounts, which greatly reduce engine rotation due to torque. And there is no up and down movement. I checked all this out when I re-fabricated the tank mounting brackets. The only place I had to add extra clearance was between the tank bracket and starter solenoid. All that, along with previously installed butt sag supports, keeps everything separated a safe distance. Gary Hammond, |
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Post by mj on May 2, 2010 17:26:44 GMT -5
Gary: Thanks for the answer.
Speaking of ... Your capture tank reminded me - Do you have a vent system for the crankcase? My valve covers have vents that go to lines that dump into a vapor collecting tank with a valve that I can use to drain the captured oil. Only have to do it every 1,000 miles or so.
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Post by Gary Hammond on May 2, 2010 17:45:52 GMT -5
Hi MJ, Speaking of ... Your capture tank reminded me - Do you have a vent system for the crankcase? I'm running a dry sump oiling system which I have vented to the passenger side air cleaner base. The oil tank captures all the return oil with only a little vapor going to the air cleaner base to be consumed by the engine. The system seems to work really well while freeing up extra horsepower, adding oil capacity, and providing a reliable oil supply during hard cornering! ;D Gary Hammond, |
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Post by mandm on Apr 9, 2012 20:59:22 GMT -5
gary i'm a newbee just got my car this week end, gt1
my battery is under a fiberglass cover behind the pass seat
i would like to get it outside the cab
looks like you have yours between trans axle and body underneath
if so how did you hang it?
thanks
i'm sure i'll have many questions
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Post by jspbtown on Apr 9, 2012 21:25:20 GMT -5
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Post by Gary Hammond on Apr 9, 2012 22:07:48 GMT -5
Hi MandM, gary i'm a newbee just got my car this week end, gt1 my battery is under a fiberglass cover behind the pass seat i would like to get it outside the cab looks like you have yours between trans axle and body underneath if so how did you hang it? thanks i'm sure i'll have many questions I welded up my own battery bracket and just bolted it in. Gary Hammond, |
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