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Hawaii56rag Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2018 Posts: 3 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:33 am Post subject: Looking for replacement fuel tank |
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Hi, I am new to the forum and wanted to ask if anyone could direct me in finding a replacement fuel tank for a 1956 beetle. I have searched the forums and the internet but could not find any direct replacements. I’m in Hawaii so our local options are very limited. |
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jason Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2002 Posts: 3444 Location: Garage
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 7:22 am Post subject: Re: Looking for replacement fuel tank |
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Search the classifieds for “gas tank”, at least 5 for sale. |
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Hawaii56rag Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2018 Posts: 3 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 11:17 am Post subject: Re: Looking for replacement fuel tank |
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Thanks, I’ll search again. Must have missed it or I’m blind! |
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jason Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2002 Posts: 3444 Location: Garage
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: Looking for replacement fuel tank |
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Hump back may help narrow it down |
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Russ Samba Member
Joined: January 12, 2003 Posts: 1560 Location: Langley B.C.
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Hawaii56rag Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2018 Posts: 3 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:07 am Post subject: Re: Looking for replacement fuel tank |
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Thanks guys, I found one locally but it’s in the same condition as mine. I was hoping to find a company that sold new ones but looks like they only carry the later models. |
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txoval Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2004 Posts: 3553 Location: The Woodlands, TX
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:49 am Post subject: Re: Looking for replacement fuel tank |
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It’s odd that you can buy a new 53-55 fuel tank and even a new Zwitter fuel tank but not a Hump Back...
The 53-55 versions would be neat in your car...$199
This is your other option:
https://www.gastankrenu.com
They are the best and did my 54 tank. Shipping may kill you though...there are two shops in California though |
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don1357 Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2017 Posts: 387 Location: Palmer Alaska
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: Looking for replacement fuel tank |
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What's wrong with the current tank that you think is not repairable? That would be the first thing to consider. |
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