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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?

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?

OK you can take my place in Gilbert's queue, he hasn't responded to my PM yet.

Hang on Nick, didn't mean you, sorry!

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
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?

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 (

), 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

. I suppose I ought to visit the barn and see whether there's a large oily puddle under my '72 out of interest

.
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
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!