Out with the old, in with the new

[sixpkrt]

The gas tank in the 71 New Yorker did not look good when checking the inside with an inspection scope, and after considering the age the cost to have mine to have cleaned, a new gas tank made the most sense. No hiccups with the removable, except both the J bolt's snapped.

 

[live4theking]

Looks good. Where did you get the tank?

 

[sixpkrt]

Looks good. Where did you get the tank?

Rock Auto. Spectra Premium 4 Vent. Part # SQ CR20C.
(Call your local AutoZone. You might be able to arrange to have it shipped to them directly, w/o any shipping cost, like I did)

 

[Gerald Morris]

Nice to see these new tanks readily available. My 66 Newport clearly had a tank replaced just a year or 2 before I got it. My wife commented that she never in her short life had seen such a lean looking gas tank on ANY car.

I had to replace the filler tube grommet/O-ring when we got Tilly, which was how the Wife saw the interior of our tank. I plan to install a new sending unit this spring. I have the unit, but not the spare time for this little job, which needs doing right the FIRST time.

66 C-body tanks and their accessories seem somewhat more difficult to obtain than later model versions but not yet prohibitively so, thanks be to Heaven's denizens. I pray this remains so, as we LOVE the 66 cars! SUPER EASY to work on, but fairly well developed, with the design bugs of earlier models mostly eliminated, the 66 MoPar C-body is an excellent choice for folks who are new to owning and caring for the excellent C-body Mopar.

 

[CBODY67]

Totally agree on the "easy to work on" part! Looking under the hood of a '66 GM car (especially an Olds) and you wonder what Chrysler knew about designing things that GM didn't. Everything in its place. Can see all of the spark plugs, too! Only #7 might need a little extra effort, unless you leave the gravel shield off of the steering column joint.

CBODY67

 

[71Polara383]

Awesome Tim! Coming along. I need to come see this car before Volo.

 

[LocuMob]

Only #7 might need a little extra effort, unless you leave the gravel shield off of the steering column joint.

Three Phillips head screwdriver are easily removed. I didn't even know about that shield until I looked at my parts car. Sitting in the mud for thirty years and it had it! Both my cars didn't, so I didn't even know I was supposed to have it. I'll be showing it off at Volo this year. Not really, but I'll bring it with the car in case someone need to see it.

Back to Tim's car!

 

[sixpkrt]

I will reuse the 6" ground for the new tank instead of searching the web for a new one.

 

[sixpkrt]

The FedEx guy is beginning to make regular stops here.
.....He'll be back tomorrow with another delivery.

 

[71Polara383]

I will reuse the 6" ground for the new tank instead of searching the web for a new one.
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They do repop them. Like 14 bucks on ebay but if that one works, keep it stock!

 

[sixpkrt]

More parts arrived today. Now I have something to do this weekend.

 

[71Polara383]

More parts arrived today. Now I have something to do this weekend.
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I'm gonna send you a list to order for me...I swear I'll pay you back for it

 

[sixpkrt]

Got the new gas tank/sending unit installed today. I could have used an extra pair of hands, but its all buttoned up now except for putting a new ground back on, since my old one broke in half.
The zip ties used on the straps were removed and only used to hold the rubber strapping in place.
I'll be back here tomorrow to do the rear drums.

 

[BLIMP]

Tank looks good up there, quality job!

 

[Gerald Morris]

The FedEx guy is beginning to make regular stops here.
.....He'll be back tomorrow with another delivery.
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Fedex and UPS both know me on sight. Happens when we own 50 yr old cars. Just glad we can still GET stuff for them!

 

[RGORHAM29]

Thanks for sharing the step x step photos. I will replace mine soon.....nearly done emptying the 20 year old gas out....11 gall so far. where did you dispose of the old gas? I also loved the golf tees as plugs. great idea. did you replace the filler neck too?

 

[LeBaron1973]

Usually, most places have hazardous waste disposal stations where you can take old chemicals etc, they usually take old fuel too.

Must be one near you.

 

[sixpkrt]

where did you dispose of the old gas?

I called a few local municipalities after I found out no local oil change shop or filling stations would take old gas. I sure wasn't going to dump it anywhere. One municipality suggested contacting the fire department, thinking they may take it as hazardous waste. But no. However they were able to put me in touch with 2 EPA branches, who eventually gave two separate drop off centers, with the closest being around 50 miles away.
Old gas is hard to dispose of, and it took 7 or 8 phone calls to find a place.
What I learned, as big of a government entity the EPA is, I was surprised how little the local government agencies knew about hazardous waste disposal.
BTW , I reused the filler neck, and also the hold down ring for the sending unit. The new rings are not as thick, and I have heard they are prone to leaking because they can't be sealed as tight. FYI

 

[MarPar]

I called a few local municipalities after I found out no local oil change shop or filling stations would take old gas. I sure wasn't going to dump it anywhere. One municipality suggested contacting the fire department, thinking they may take it as hazardous waste. But no. However they were able to put me in touch with 2 EPA branches, who eventually gave two separate drop off centers, with the closest being around 50 miles away.
Old gas is hard to dispose of, and it took 7 or 8 phone calls to find a place.
What I learned, as big of a government entity the EPA is, I was surprised how little the local government agencies knew about hazardous waste disposal.
BTW , I reused the filler neck, and also the hold down ring for the sending unit. The new rings are not as thick, and I have heard they are prone to leaking because they can't be sealed as tight. FYI

If that ring starts leakin on ya Tim, lemme know I have NOS ones.

 

[sixpkrt]

I'm hoping reusing the old ring will keep it sealed as well as it's been since it came off the assembly line. If it starts peeing, I be calling you. Thanks.