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    4/23/2024 9:52 AM  #1

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA
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    Galvanized,steel,or stainless Gas Tanks

    Debating on a changing to the 22 gallon tank or just replacing mine with a 16 gallon stainless would like to do away with any further rust in tank issues....noticed some are Galvanized some are steel some stainless.

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    4/23/2024 11:48 AM  #2

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    Re: Galvanized,steel,or stainless Gas Tanks

    Neither. Get this one,
    https://www.npdlink.com/product/fuel-tank/106641?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3DGas%252Btank%252B%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1970&year=1970
    which is terne plated. It is a form of tinplate, which is coated with an alloy of lead and tin. Mine has a drain plug, might have to look for another model number further down in those listed.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    4/23/2024 4:32 PM  #3

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    Re: Galvanized,steel,or stainless Gas Tanks

    Billy, if you take Mr. RPM’s advice and get the 22 gallon tank , remember you will need gas gauge sender for that tank.   # 9275-3b
    The 16 gallon  sender will be give an off reading.

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    4/23/2024 10:48 PM  #4

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA
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    Re: Galvanized,steel,or stainless Gas Tanks

    found this one

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/oer-ft8005b/make/ford/model/mustang

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    4/23/2024 11:06 PM  #5

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    Re: Galvanized,steel,or stainless Gas Tanks

    It wouldn't surprise me if that was made by the same people as the one I posted.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    4/24/2024 5:05 AM  #6

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    Re: Galvanized,steel,or stainless Gas Tanks

    After my research, I too went with the Spectrum from NPD.

     

    4/24/2024 6:48 AM  #7

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    Re: Galvanized,steel,or stainless Gas Tanks

    I went with the galvanized tank. 
    IMO - unless you're worried about water collecting in the tank, the increased cost of the SS version isn't worth it.  I will also say that an SS tank will likely outlast the car. 

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    4/24/2024 1:31 PM  #8

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA
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    Re: Galvanized,steel,or stainless Gas Tanks

    RPM, aka Bearing Bob wrote:

    Neither. Get this one,
    https://www.npdlink.com/product/fuel-tank/106641?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3DGas%252Btank%252B%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1970&year=1970
    which is terne plated. It is a form of tinplate, which is coated with an alloy of lead and tin. Mine has a drain plug, might have to look for another model number further down in those listed.

    Here it is at NPD with drain plug
    little cheaper than the one with out seems to be backwards
    https://www.npdlink.com/product/fuel-tank/106640/209712

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    6/19/2024 11:40 AM  #9

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    Re: Galvanized,steel,or stainless Gas Tanks

    I don't see a need for a stainless gas tank or the extra cost that comes with it.  

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    6/19/2024 4:55 PM  #10

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    Re: Galvanized,steel,or stainless Gas Tanks

    Let's be real, the danger of a tank rusting out comes from a way in which none of us are ever going to drive our cars (in the winter with salt on the roads).  If you are detailing the underside maybe stainless would be nice (assuming its 300 series and not 400 series which will slightly rust). 

     

     

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