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67 Wildcat Replacement Fuel Tank Recommendations?

Discussion in 'The Mixing shop.' started by @b_i_g_m_a_n, Jun 10, 2021.

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  1. @b_i_g_m_a_n

    @b_i_g_m_a_n Member

    Wasn't getting any fuel to the Wildcat, so I dropped the fuel tank and it was leaking from everywhere a the top of the tank near the straps. Also had very small holes where the tank pressed up against the trunk on the underbody.

    Any recommendations on where to source a good replacement tank? I'm also considering just upgrading to EFI. Any suggestions for a complete system? Been eyeballing the Holley Sniper System but have been hearing some interesting stories about issues with them and customer service.
     

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    @b_i_g_m_a_n, Jun 10, 2021
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  2. JoeBlog

    JoeBlog Platinum Level Contributor

    My searches for a replacement tank have mirrored the Monty Python movie “Search for the Holy Grail,” but without the coconuts.
     
    JoeBlog, Jun 10, 2021
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  3. wildcatsrule

    wildcatsrule Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the wonderful world of Wildcat restoration where many parts, gas tanks included, are not available in the aftermarket. Save yourself the trouble of searching and have your tank restored by gas tank renu (www.gastankrenu.com) or a similar company.
     
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    I was sitting over here searching the website all day thinking to myself “Maybe I’m going about this the wrong way…”

    I’ll check out gastankrenu.com
     
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  5. kiwidave

    kiwidave Well-Known Member

    I posted a similar query about a year ago. Unobtanium. As funds slowly come together, I'll be going with a quality aftermarket tank to fit an Impala and welding the filler neck if need be. My 68 is not a concours car, and that will do for me. (My car's original fuel tank was in the trash when I bought the car, which had been converted to run on LPG/''propane'' with a propane tank in the trunk. ''Do you want the rusty old original petrol tank?'' ''Nah, I won't need it." D'OH!!!
     
    kiwidave, Jun 16, 2021
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  6. racenu

    racenu Well-Known Member

    I could be wrong but believe some guys are using tanks from 74 ish lesabre which are available from auto parts stores. I Could be wrong but hopefully someone will chime in. If you look on a wildcat Facebook site you may have better luck with your answer. Sending units are also readily available for those tanks. I am guessing you have to reuse the neck from your tank. There was an episode on vise grip garage in which the host brought a 67 back to life from a field and ordered up a tank for it and of course it did not fit...I think he said “not even close”
    There are places you can send your tank to such as
    https://www.gastankrenu.net/
     
    racenu, Jun 16, 2021
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