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1971-1972 Riviera Gas Tanks

Discussion in 'Repro Parts' started by hotrodman_crg, Dec 18, 2010.

  1. hotrodman_crg

    hotrodman_crg Boattail operator

    1971-1972 Riviera Gas Tanks:

    These tanks are very difficult to find used and no one repops them yet! I belive its because they are specific to one car made for only 2 years with the offset licence plate in 73 they centered the plate and used the standard fullsize gm rear fill tank.

    I personaly am not worried about complete origionality and there are companies out there to custom make a fuel cell type TIG welded gas tank for me, but they need all design dimentions and plans drawn up and it would be like $800-$900 to do it. I figure if I am going to draw up plans I would just build it myself and tack it together and take it down to the local welding shop and have them TIG it up... or I would just MIG it myself and grind it.

    Anyone finds these for sale in the aftermarket... POST IT PLEASE!!!!:pray:
     
  2. Poppaluv

    Poppaluv I CALL WINNERS!!!

  3. 71rivera

    71rivera Platinum Level Contributor

    I know this is an old thread, but I just ordered a tank from an outfit in Illinois. 304 stainless and they had the plans for it already.
    $895 plus shipping, but I thought it was worth it. six week lead time, so I can post quality review once I get it.

    Rock Valley Antique
    Auto Parts, Inc.

    5295 28th Avenue
    Rockford, IL 61109

    Phone: 815-645-2271
    Fax: 815-645-2740

    Toll Free Order Line
    (800) 344-1934
     
  4. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Did you get your tank yet? Thoughts on it?
     
  5. Nailhead in a 1967

    Nailhead in a 1967 Kell-Mnown Wember

    New reproduction tanks for the 1971 and 1972 Riviere are for sale now, $325:

    Click photo to visit website

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  6. Lv8rguy

    Lv8rguy Active Member

    Hey guys, I'm getting around to replacing the tank in my 72 riviera, i purchased the car with an aftermarket tank that doesn't fit as well so looks like the rear bumper is hanging down anyway, i found an original and an going to replace it but, the original has what looks to be 3 vents at the top pointing to front of the car and mine now doesn't but does anyone know what those vents are or should they be connected to something? TIA
    Joey
     

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