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Gas Tank Replacements/repair?

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I own a 72 pre L Pantera with extremely low miles that has been sitting for maybe 30 years or more.I have been slowly going through things and noticed the fuel tank (although it is clean on the out side)is leaking out of the back facing the wheel.Obviously it is rusting from the inside out.I plan to pull the engine and transaxle to remove the tank. Are there any new replacement tanks available?
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joulesjoules"Racing is Life, anything before or after is just waiting" - Steve McQueen
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Originally posted by ItalFord:
Just wondering if one did a trunk conversion the old tank could be cut up and removed in pieces without removing the engine? Of course one would have to be very careful not to cause any sparks.


I'm not sure why anyone would do a front trunk conversion, even the factory Group 4 cars had twin tanks behind the firewall.

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Originally posted by pantera chris:
4 hrs. the engines out, 1/2 hour the tank is out, it is the first thing many do when restoring our cars. Use the opportunity to rebuild your engine, add a fuel filter, paint your motor and transe, smooth and paint the engine compartment etc.


Given the "extremely low miles", the value is probably in keeping it as stock as possible.

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