Finally started working on my '74 260Z. Fuel tank had a leak, tank is almost out. Anyone have suggestions regarding replacement or refurbishment. Prefer something local to Ct. Searched on-line, only came-up with a place in mid-west that refurbishes fuel tanks. Appreciate any help.
Thanks - Harry

Call our member Vinny Bedini at Bedini Motorsports. He has pulled and repaired more than a few tanks in his day (including mine). 860.355.182 nine in New Milford.

Be careful how you pull the tank off. There are 5 (or 30 ) hoses attached to it, some at the very top, which are hard to reach. If you break them they are hard to replace.

Did I hear you discussing this at our meeting tonight? Somebody was saying the same thing as I walked past them.

Frank

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1970 240Z

Frank, I bet that was Mike talking about his fuel tank. He is looking for the exact same solution.

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Adam Perry
Datsun 260Z

Thanks Frank, I'll give Vinny a buzz. I was at last night meeting & talked to Brian Little, I'm sure the gas tank came up in the conversation.

Harry

same issue. i was told to contact John i think at bad dog parts. Bill told me he might have a refurbished tank. i may just try to have mine boiled and reline it myself. i guess it really depends on how much you wanna spend.

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

John at Bad Dog is our devoted member too. Be sure to tell him you're with us. He tends to take pity on us from time to time.

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1970 240Z

Called Vinny he suggested Zcarsource; contacted them, no dice. Checked Bad Dog's web site; didn't show anything for a 74. Sent an e-mail request through the site, never got a reply. Someone I know who deals in vintage auto's suggested A II radiator in Bridgeport. They did some work for me about 30 years ago on a tractor & I had no problems; didn't know they were still in business. Brought them the tank yesterday; said they think they'll be able to help, he'll call Monday with the skinny. Hoping it's Ok.

Would that happen to be the same tank in the very first 280's. ? I know someone with a good tank.

I'm going to the Southbury car show today. Will try to find a friend from Waterbury who knows someone..
Irv

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'71 240 Z