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1972 - Series E Oil Tank

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:52 pm
by gilbert911
I have mine available.

Used original & complete condition - surface rust but no leaks.

What's it worth?

PM me with interest.

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:57 pm
by Nick Moss
I would like it. PM sent

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:01 pm
by 23e Heure
Just how quick do you need to be for one of these!?
I've been waiting for yonks!

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:04 pm
by impmad2000
5 minutes !

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 5:00 pm
by Barry
James: do you think that you could get the various theaded parts machined with suitable bosses?

I'm wondering whether it'd be possible to make a wooden buck and make some aluminium ones: I've got access to the sheet metal gear plus gas/TIG plants for the welding.

Anyone got a spare (scrap) tank not fitted to a car? Seems this problem is only going to get worse. Any technical reason why aluminium wouldn't work? Also what is the retail on a new (Porsche) tank?

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 5:45 pm
by 23e Heure
Good thinking Barry, liking the sound of that!
Anyone think it's viable?
Let's make clear here and now that I am first in the queue for a fabricated tank.
In the meantime, maybe the source of my rusty tank can contemplate the notions of 'fair play'

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:06 pm
by Nick Moss
maybe the source of my rusty tank can contemplate the notions of 'fair play'
Who me? :oops: OK you can take my place in Gilbert's queue, he hasn't responded to my PM yet.

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:09 pm
by Nick Moss
A new tank is £633. Maybe SS might be a better idea? 911s had SS oil tanks from 74(?) onwards

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:10 pm
by Alan @ CanfordClassics
Hi Barry,

I have a 72 tank that could be used to help re-make new ones. In fact it could be repaired and used if some one really needed one. I also think SS would be a better option if you were making new 72 tanks.

Merry Christmas

Alan

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:00 pm
by 23e Heure
nick-moss wrote:
Who me? :oops: OK you can take my place in Gilbert's queue, he hasn't responded to my PM yet.
:lol: Hang on Nick, didn't mean you, sorry! :oops:
No, I thought I'd sourced one in the US. But it was ''About to ship" for several weeks, but then I found out it was not exactly as rust free as the guy had claimed.
No flaming from me intended :salute:

Re getting tanks made, I know that Steve Monk's father makes fuel tanks, so maybe he would be well equipped to make a batch...
Anyone know him personally?

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:02 pm
by 210bhp
nick-moss wrote:
maybe the source of my rusty tank can contemplate the notions of 'fair play'
Who me? :oops: OK you can take my place in Gilbert's queue, he hasn't responded to my PM yet.
Now that is nice .

It really must be Christmas and the season of goodwill

Cheers to one and all for a great Xmas

Regards
Mike

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:31 pm
by Barry
Just to continue this spectacular hyjack ( :oops: ), the only reason for suggesting aluminium was a) I thought I saw someone on DDK mention some American '72 tanks in ally and b) It's much, much easier to shape than S.S.: certainly very do-able with a wood former.

S.S. Would either have to be fabricated from more pieces, or stamped (I would have thought, anyway). I'm sure it would be the 'Rolls Royce' solution though 8) . I suppose I ought to visit the barn and see whether there's a large oily puddle under my '72 out of interest :lol: .

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:56 pm
by tanick
James, I've PM'd you.

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:11 pm
by Viv_Surby
if there's a production line being set up, I'd be game for a SS one too...got a teeny hole in mine :roll:

I was under the impression tho that there were many different types/sizes/shapes produced?

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:21 pm
by Nick Moss
New thread!