New gas tank help

[CAR60]

My tank is a 61-67. I'm looking for the best aftermarket tank because I need to move the filler neck. Searching the forum I've heard about aftermarket tanks being thin and having leaks.
Anyone use these spectra tanks on Amazon?
2 day shipping good price.

Thanks

[andk5591]

A quality tank can be had from Wolfsburg West for not a lot more that the cheapies. Its finished well, sturdy construction and is even powder coated. I installed one in a 66 bug last year and I'll be ordering another one shortly for a 63 that I doing.
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[CAR60]

Thanks I'm going to order one on Monday. I was hoping someone would comment on the spectra tank because it was 2 day shipping, but WW tank is powder coated already.

Thanks again,

[GS guy]

Car60,
I picked up a Spectra tank specifically to modify for my Deserter buggy.
Quality is nice, and metal plenty thick (0.030" thick), though maybe 1 gauge lighter that my OG EFI Bug tank.
The Spectra tanks are terne plated inside and out which should do well for corrosion purposes. This is a layer of ni-zinc applied to the steel prior to forming into the tank, which I gather is a fairly standard practice for fuel tank construction. Just be aware for modification, it can be a contamination source for welded areas. Easy enough to grind back areas for welding - I used a scotch-brite wheel in my 4.5" grinder. Also all of the fittings and filler tube are attached to the tank with this same zinc material that melts like solder.

Tank is plenty strong and well made in Canada, and tern plating would be superior to bare steel for corrosion resistance.
http://www.spectrapremium.com/products/fuel_tank.html

Jeff
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70's vintage Deserter GS buggy - undergoing transformation to Super GS!

[unclebill]

As GS Guy stated, .030 is easily thick enough to cut and re-weld to move your filler neck. Any time you replace a tank, you should always coat the inside with a good quality gas tank sealer prior to use. KBS makes a nice sealer, Kreem, POR 15 and others. I've used KBS on dune buggies, Harley builds, and antique boat tanks with great success. Cut and weld, then seal the deal...just some advice from Unclebill's experience

[CAR60]

Thanks uncle bill for your input. You kind of sealed the deal, I wasn't thinking about sealing the inside of tank but after your feedback I will definitely be doing it.

Thanks
Carmine

[GS guy]

[unclebill]

I used the KBS coating on my 1934 Chris Craft split cockpit tank, and my personal Harley, as well as a few things I've done for other people. The big thing with any of these coatings is to FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS! Never try to hurry the process, and plan on most of a day. After you use the wash solution, the tank must be perfectly dry or you are screwed. I usually stick a heat gun in the filler, leave it on low, and get the tank so hot it's hard to touch to initially dry...then leave it overnight (without the heat gun!) and seal the following morning. Don't even think about putting gas in it for 3-4 days. I've also had good luck with the POR 15 tank sealer, I used that on the Scorpion GT I'm building now but the directions are a bit different than the KBS. In any case, clean well, dry well, and read the instructions.

B