Topic: Will a '79 gas tank fit into a '78

[skisix38off]

I may be able to pick up a gas tank that is supposedly from a '79.  Will it fit into my '78?  Also, what things would I want to pay close attentiont to while looking at theis tank before buying it?

Thanks,

Greg

[RENOVATIONS]

The tank itself will physically fit, yes.....but the filler neck is longer on the '79-'81 tanks though.

So you'd need to re-use the neck from your old tank and have it soldered in place.

[LOMILETA]

Yes and No. It will fit it the same space under the car, but the filler neck is too long and will stick out past the license plate

[skisix38off]

OK thanks for the answers...

One of the reasons for looking for a tank is because my filler neck is leaking somewhat... I know nothing about the gas tanks, so sorry if I'm asking stupid questions, does having a leaky filler neck work better with re-using it on a different tank?  Or would it make more sense to just re-solder the one I have on the tank I have now?

Greg

[LOMILETA]

I bought mine at a local parts store for around $ 130.

[RENOVATIONS]

  Or would it make more sense to just re-solder the one I have on the tank I have now?

That would be the easiest method...and save you some money as well

[ih8z28s]

take it to a radiator shop, they can solder it up and check for leaks.

[4SPEED]

if you can find a radiator shop.  back in the day they was 3 or 4 in town.  0 zero now.  the fix-it shops are still there , but dont do radiator work any more.  they say it cheaper to buy one then to fix them.

[skisix38off]

So I found a craigslist gas tank for$35 that's close to me.  My gas tank leaks at the filler neck and I know there is a hole in the bottom of it, I repaired it already and am amazed that my repair has lasted this long.

There is a shop around that can do the repairs but that's going to be $90( just what they told me and they never looked at anything so, I expect it will turn into more)  and a new tank can be bought for $130-140....

So, $35 for this one- provided it's clean and doesn't have leaks, and put my filler neck on would be the least expensive way to go- probably...  Lot's of "ifs" in there.

Greg

[4SPEED]

when you look at the tank . look were the gas lines run along the back of it.  pop the clips off and look.  they rust bad in there.  I got one for my 79 , got it home, wire wheeled it and had 12 pin holes along the seem.  

some times better to buy new.

[Grand73Am]

With the work involved in dropping the old tank and putting a tank back in, I suggest getting a new tank. I bought one of the Spectra brand, Canadian-made, tanks for my 79 on eBay from Tamraz. The price was reasonable and the shipping was fast. You could shop eBay to see if there's a lower price on the Spectra tank. Or see if your local parts store can get it for less. But, I highly recommend you get the Spectra tank whichever source you use, since they're the best.

[Eagle 1]

Good luck finding somebody who is actually willing to solder a gas tank.

[RENOVATIONS]

You can pick up a new Spectra brand fuel tank at Auto Zone for $135...no shipping fees that way either

[Mongo]

So I found a craigslist gas tank for$35 that's close to me.  My gas tank leaks at the filler neck and I know there is a hole in the bottom of it, I repaired it already and am amazed that my repair has lasted this long.

There is a shop around that can do the repairs but that's going to be $90( just what they told me and they never looked at anything so, I expect it will turn into more)  and a new tank can be bought for $130-140....

So, $35 for this one- provided it's clean and doesn't have leaks, and put my filler neck on would be the least expensive way to go- probably...  Lot's of "ifs" in there.

Greg

Get a new one,  That way you know what you have!  no risk of leaks!

[4SPEED]

I tig welded mine , but I'm a tight butt with money.  plus do the after market tanks have the screw on cap or the twist lock 1/4 turn type.