1967 Bus - Fuel Tank?

[Helladk]

Hello Samba Fam,

I just picked up this sweet bus and have begun the process of bringing it back to life. First question for everyone: Where should I get a new fuel tank from? Jbugs? The original tank had some sediment in it so I need a new one and probably a sending unit too.

The original engine had a hole in the back of the case so I picked up an "AM" Thing engine for free from a friend.

[Bruce Amacker]

I've used Wolfsburg West and a Brazilian tank from an unknown source. The WW tank fit well, the other tank required a support strap for the neck be cut off and a corner ground for clearance. I like VDO senders, I have a pile of other junk senders I've pulled out. Many of them worked for a few months until the floats sunk. My Ghia and both busses use the same sender so I've gone through a lot.
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'66 Deluxe Bus
'65 Standard Bus
Build threads:
'66- http://www.leakoil.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=2888&sid=54d8dedfb3822f99c7f2ea430cb4e856
'65- http://leakoil.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4263

[EverettB]

Check this thread for gas tank senders, someone just posted a recent link
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=697063

[flemcadiddlehopper]

You could also look into putting the larger Bay window Bus gas tank in it to give yourself a larger range. I think there has got to be more of those available too.
But if you want an original tank, have that one cleaned, repaired and lined. It might cost a bit more than a used one, but at least you know what you've got.

Gordo.
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