Machspeed 219 Report post Posted November 24, 2012 Thought I might take advantage of some of these black Friday sales. I need a new fuel tank for my 69 Mach ( I do desire to keep the 20 gal tank) and was looking at the following: http://www.cjponyparts.com/fuel-tank-stainless-steel-with-drain-plug/p/FT25-V/ CJ Pony just does not put much in the descriptive. Wonder if someone can advise? Might this be some Chinese cheap garbage or should I look elsewhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted November 24, 2012 Probably chinese. But that all being said, I got one ( On ebay from another vendor) and it is a very nice tank. Stainless is best unless you are trying to have a perfect reproduction of the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted November 24, 2012 Oh and that price is cheaper than I paid! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted November 24, 2012 Scott Drake advertises a reproduction stainless tank as well. These guys tend to be known for a bit better quality in their parts. I wonder if their tank is the same thing only with the Scott Drake name on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69_Mustang 26 Report post Posted November 24, 2012 I bought the kit from cj that was 130 or something. Came with almost everything to replace. Just ordered it, we will see how well its made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobra460jet 10 Report post Posted November 26, 2012 I bought a stainless tank from this guy on E-bay. I dont know how he sells them so much cheaper than anyone else. Im very happy with it thou. It fits, works, and looks great. I would run all stainless fuel lines, tank, and sending unit if you can. Todays fuels are really low quality... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-FORD-MUSTANG-STAINLESS-STEEL-GAS-TANK-NEW-/230557051538?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35ae456a92 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted November 26, 2012 I bought the same one as cobra bought. Bought with stainless sending unit. It is a nice tank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted November 26, 2012 I bought a stanless st. tank from CJ Pony parts, it is nice, and fits well. For the extra money over a galv. tank, I think it is money well spent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobra3073 24 Report post Posted November 26, 2012 I bought the same one as cobra bought. Bought with stainless sending unit. It is a nice tank. Didn't see it in his ad but did the sending unit come with the tank or was it a separate order? Thanks! BT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted November 26, 2012 He had an auction with one with a stainless sending unit. I think he also sell them seperate. Here I found tank with one listed: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-FORD-MUSTANG-STAINLESS-STEEL-GAS-TANK-SENDING-UNIT-NEW-/330739208242?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1969%7CModel%3AMustang&hash=item4d0197d032&vxp=mtr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted November 26, 2012 Do not see it listed seperately right now. They had them before. I bet if you contact them, they have them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobra3073 24 Report post Posted November 26, 2012 Do not see it listed seperately right now. They had them before. I bet if you contact them, they have them. Sounds like a "plan." Like Machspeed, I am also looking at acquiring a fuel tank. Thanks! BT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted November 26, 2012 I just noticed there were 2 cobras in this thrread lol. No problem, just letting people know I was happy with mine. I try not to buy chinese product (quality issues) but when I bought it, I did not know it was one. That all being said I am very happy with the tank. And I bet most are made in china now or cost way too much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted November 26, 2012 Those of you whom purchased this tank from either Ebay or CJ, does the metal gauge close to the original? I don't want to purchase something that is paper thin. Thanks!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobra460jet 10 Report post Posted November 26, 2012 Those of you whom purchased this tank from either Ebay or CJ, does the metal gauge close to the original? I don't want to purchase something that is paper thin. Thanks!!! Machspeed I really dont know the thickness of the metal but its not flimsy junk. Its identical to my factory tank imo. I dont think you will be disapointed. Im really satisfied with mine. There stainless sending unit works but isnt spot on as far as the reading on the quage but no reproductions are. I think you can bend the sending unit arm or adjust a small screw on the back of the fuel guage to tweak it. The tank is a great reproduction part. Its actually one reproduction part that didnt get slung across the garage because of fitment issues. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted November 27, 2012 Machspeed I really dont know the thickness of the metal but its not flimsy junk. Its identical to my factory tank imo. I dont think you will be disapointed. Im really satisfied with mine. There stainless sending unit works but isnt spot on as far as the reading on the quage but no reproductions are. I think you can bend the sending unit arm or adjust a small screw on the back of the fuel guage to tweak it. The tank is a great reproduction part. Its actually one reproduction part that didnt get slung across the garage because of fitment issues. lol Hey cobra460, thanks for your input. Based off that and others here, I went with the tank from CJ Pony, which I am certain is the same tank offered on Ebay. I purchased the tank kit, which comes with the tank, of course, a sending unit, hoses and screws and such. Total cost $228.28 and this includes the shipping. Here's the link: http://www.cjponyparts.com/fuel-tank-kit-standard-with-stainless-steel-fuel-tank-with-drain-plug-1969/p/FTK12/ I'll post thoughts when it comes in. Thanks fellas!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted November 27, 2012 Yeah I think mine was same as stock tanks. I'll check it out tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted December 1, 2012 Just a note on this topic, I purchased the stainless fuel tank from CJ Pony as noted in the discussion above. I received it yesterday and, visually, I'm very impressed with it. I'll know more when it goes in. One of my concerns was that with it being stainless, the manufacture would take the cheap route and give us some really thin gauge metal........ not the case. Nice product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted December 1, 2012 Nice glad you are happy with it. Was it made in the U.S. ? Just wondered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted December 2, 2012 Was not able to find a build location anywhere on the tank or the paper work. Suspect it is an overseas job, but it is very good quality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted December 2, 2012 Ok just wondred. Mine made in Taiwan was actually very high quality so that would not surprise me. The guy shipped tank in original box so that why I know where it was from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobra3073 24 Report post Posted December 2, 2012 Well, you guys (Cobra460Jet and 69droptogt) convinced me and I have taken the plunge. I ordered mine off Ebay as the one at CJ Pony Parts has gone "back up" to the original price. GREAT posting! BT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted December 2, 2012 It is a nice tank you will not be disapointed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobra3073 24 Report post Posted December 5, 2012 It is a nice tank you will not be disapointed. I just received the tank and sending unit and you were ABSOLUTELY correct as I am not disappointed. Thanks again for the input! BT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted December 5, 2012 No problem. I'm always happy to share useful info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
