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Darin Hull
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New Model T gas tanks

Post by Darin Hull » Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:22 pm

A known supplier, Brassworks, entering into the Model T gas tank market.

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Re: New Model T gas tanks

Post by tiredfarmer » Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:08 pm

HOORAY I hope that will start building gas tanks for the 26 and 27 models.


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Re: New Model T gas tanks

Post by Allan » Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:51 pm

Round and oval petrol tanks are rolled sheetmetal products, ideal for manufacturing in a sheetmetal shop with equipment already on hand. 26-7 tanks involve compound curves requiring dies and presses. Tooling up for these would require considerable expense and equipment investment, which is probably why it hasn't been done.

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Re: New Model T gas tanks

Post by Hudson29 » Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:43 pm

That is very good news indeed. A new tank solves a lot of issues.

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Re: New Model T gas tanks

Post by TWrenn » Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:47 pm

You got that right Paul!! I've always preached quit messing around with an old rusty tank when a new one, like you said, solves the problem.


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Re: New Model T gas tanks

Post by Original Smith » Sun Aug 15, 2021 10:20 am

I hope the Brassworks does a better job on them than their radiators!

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Re: New Model T gas tanks

Post by RajoRacer » Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:10 pm

That's great news all things considered AND they're manufactured to Ford specifications.

I relay to new T owners that a new radiator & gas tank will minimize much grief when stating out in the hobby !


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Re: New Model T gas tanks

Post by Michael A » Mon Aug 16, 2021 4:13 am

Fantastic.

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