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Zylinderkopf
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 Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 11:51 am Post subject: 1963 Fuel Tank |
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Took out my fuel tank to work on the brake system. The tank does not appear to be leaking anywhere but has seen better days. I'm trying to keep this 1963 bug as original as feasible but if it's not the original tank I may just get a new one from WW and not put the effort into restoring this one. I did not see a vw logo or a part number anywhere on it. Is there a way to tell an original from an after market tank?
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 12:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Fuel Tank |
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Looks like an original 62-67 Deluxe style.
External cap lock, ribs all the way across and no flat rear corner = not an older reproduction
If it can be saved, is not thin or has serious rust.. .. save it.
Spend it elsewhere..
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glutamodo 
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Fuel Tank |
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So, what does it look like inside... at the bottom around the outlet?
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bluebus86
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Fuel Tank |
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appears correct, keep the original tank if at all possible. I wish I had not tossed mine out 30 years ago when it leaked, nor let my Microbus middle seat get left outside under a tree for 20 years.
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Zylinderkopf
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 9:16 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Fuel Tank |
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Thanks guys. I really appreciate your responses.
Ok, since it appears to be original I will restore it. I'm thinking I will rinse it with soapy water and BBs, sand it, prime it and spray rustoleum black on it.
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