Gas Tanks

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slantflat
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Gas Tanks

Post by slantflat »

Hi everyone.

I may be in need of a gas tank for my 62 LeBaron. A quick search shows ebay has them for over 300 bucks. Several places say they have them, but they turn out to be for a New Yorker or some other thing.

Question. Where can I find an original and correct Imperial gas tank? And how much should I expect to pay? A repro would be okay if it's correct. Another car's tank would be less okay but if it would fit somehow and work then maybe.

Thank everyone.
Imike
1962 LeBaron
1956 C73
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Re: Gas Tanks

Post by ImperialAtom »

Hey Mike

I had to replace the tank on my 57 and I went with Vans Auto. I was able to call the guy and talk with him and felt confident it was going to be a perfect match. Turned out to be a perfect fit.

Here's a link to the tank he sells for your model year: https://vansauto.com/product/60-63-imperial-gas-tank/
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Re: Gas Tanks

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Thanks Adam. Looks like what I need.
Imike
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Re: Gas Tanks

Post by gary h »

Yes, Van's Auto
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Re: Gas Tanks

Post by DonFromTexas »

For sure Vans. HOWEVER look both at his store AND Ebay! Price of tank is same, but shipping in my case was over $60 lower on ebay, they use a flat shipping figure there, actual cost of shipping is used on their site sales..
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Re: Gas Tanks

Post by gary h »

I got a Van's Tank for my '66 and it had a different style filler neck opening . It had an internal "O" ring opposed to the factory rubber seal i was used to. It was a nice tank but it leaked when i filled it. I returned it and had my original welded.
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How bad did the O ring leak when you filled it?
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It was a constant drip when full,I couldn't deal with that, With a brand new tank. I got a a nice used clean tank this past sept.
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It was a constant drip when full,I couldn't deal with that, With a brand new tank.
I got a a nice used clean tank this past Sept.instead.
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