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Title: Repro gas tanks
Post by: Hammerhead on February 11, 2012, 09:31:25 PM
Is anyone making repro gas tanks for White halftracks?  Those were great looking collars Outsider!
Title: Re: Repro gas tanks
Post by: billy the kid on February 12, 2012, 02:52:43 AM
I need also one  ;D
There is a guy in belgium who starts in a couple off weeks to make them.
so maybe i be lucky
His name is Phillipe from Gerpinnes and has a big store for halftrack's and other mv's
His phone number is 0032475590566 for more info
Title: Re: Repro gas tanks
Post by: andy on February 12, 2012, 11:12:00 AM
I need one too!
Title: Re: Repro gas tanks
Post by: Outsider on February 12, 2012, 11:36:42 AM
Thanks Hammerhead.

We make fuel tanks. Cost is $510.00 each as pictured below, plus shipping (or you can pick them up in person). Unfortunately I only have a pic from the back of the last tank we made. Our draw tubes extend on the inside of the tank to the center of the tank from the external fitting so you won't have problems when going up or down grades. These are made of 1/16" steel unlike the originals that are of a much lighter gauge material, but as they are of heavier metal we don't have to have the internal stiffeners like the originals so are easier to clean the inside if you get junk in them. Plus they shouldn't rust out in your lifetime! They also have drains in the correct location like the originals. When we make these we weld the tank up with the draw and drain fittings in. Then leak test the tank to 15 psi pressure. After that we put in the fill collar and gauge fitting so you shouldn't have any leak problems.

(http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t427/sverburg/Parts/DSCN2279JPEGof.jpg)

Steve
Title: Re: Repro gas tanks
Post by: steve-0 on February 12, 2012, 12:34:16 PM
looking good outsider.

so who is this Phillipe from Gerpinnes?
i have never heard of him. does he have a website?
Title: Re: Repro gas tanks
Post by: Hammerhead on February 12, 2012, 09:07:47 PM
They look great Outsider!  Are going to the MVPA convention?
Title: Re: Repro gas tanks
Post by: Outsider on February 12, 2012, 10:03:43 PM
No, I won't be able to make the convention this year. We will be doing a museum display again this year at the Military show in Benton Harbor, MI that weekend.

My brother hasn't been keeping this current, but here is what we do on the side:  
http://www.myspace.com/20thcatw

Steve
Title: Re: Repro gas tanks
Post by: steve1973 on February 13, 2012, 11:20:12 AM
Outsider,
Nice tanks! Do the original gas caps fit along with the strainer? Are you covering them in rubber? I might be interesten in a set this spring for my M2.
Thanks,
Steve A.
Title: Re: Repro gas tanks
Post by: Outsider on February 13, 2012, 03:09:46 PM
Yes, the original caps and strainers fit just like they originally did.

I've been letting the buyers do what they want for a rubber covering. When I did mine I covered them with roofing ice barrier. It comes in 3' wide rolls, is between 1/16 and 1/8" thick, and once applied looks a lot like the original covering. But I have also seen people cover them with bed liner, and others with 1/4" thick rubber. I guess it's all what you like.

Steve
Title: Re: Repro gas tanks
Post by: andy on April 01, 2012, 08:11:40 AM
Hey Steve email sent!

Quote from: Outsider on February 13, 2012, 03:09:46 PM
Yes, the original caps and strainers fit just like they originally did.

I've been letting the buyers do what they want for a rubber covering. When I did mine I covered them with roofing ice barrier. It comes in 3' wide rolls, is between 1/16 and 1/8" thick, and once applied looks a lot like the original covering. But I have also seen people cover them with bed liner, and others with 1/4" thick rubber. I guess it's all what you like.

Steve
Title: Re: Repro gas tanks
Post by: Hammerhead on April 08, 2012, 10:06:38 AM
Hello Outsider,
What would be the total costs for two tanks including shipping to 63901?  Thanks!