Gas tank on 60 Desoto question
b5rt
Posted 2016-02-08 7:53 PM (#503634)
Subject: Gas tank on 60 Desoto question



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The original tank on my 1960 was rotten so I ordered one of Van's replacement tanks for a 61 which is 20 gallons. The straps from my old 23 gallon obviously don't fit.

Problem is they make a 20 gallon tank and 23 gallon straps. Does anyone know a source for either 20 gallon straps or 23 gallon tanks for the 1960's?
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bad58mike
Posted 2016-02-08 10:55 PM (#503643 - in reply to #503634)
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I got mine here for my 1960

http://www.classiccarautoparts.com/gastanks_dodge_plym.html

you'll have to buy the 61 tank same size just the neck tube is 1/2 inch shorter no biggie works great
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bad58mike
Posted 2016-02-08 10:57 PM (#503644 - in reply to #503634)
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this one





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b5rt
Posted 2016-02-09 1:38 PM (#503677 - in reply to #503634)
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Thanks for the link Mike! I'll get the 23 gallon and be back to normal.
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NicksGarage
Posted 2016-02-09 2:21 PM (#503679 - in reply to #503634)
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If you could post the results of how it fits, that would be great. Might need one for a 1960 Chrysler.
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bad58mike
Posted 2016-02-09 5:41 PM (#503700 - in reply to #503634)
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fits good here it is on my 60 windsor



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bad58mike
Posted 2016-02-09 5:43 PM (#503701 - in reply to #503634)
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no problem!
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NicksGarage
Posted 2016-02-10 1:50 AM (#503739 - in reply to #503634)
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Thanks for the image. Do you have any problem filling it with California gas nozzles?
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b5rt
Posted 2017-12-02 5:05 PM (#553566 - in reply to #503634)
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Try this link again. http://www.classiccarautoparts.com/gastank_straps_chrysler.html
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