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Anyone know a fuel tank welder in south Florida?

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Old 09-22-2014, 09:11 PM
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Default Anyone know a fuel tank welder in south Florida?

I’m setting up my car for some autocrossing and maybe a little road racing. I would like to put some baffles in my tank. It’s been empty and open for 6-7 years so no residual fuel concerns. I’m not looking for anything crazy just want to reduce slosh and pickup starvation.
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Old 09-23-2014, 11:02 AM
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wouldnt a radiator shop be able to work on that?
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For what it is worth....I have made a reservoir and attached it to the sending unit....just in case no one wants to strike and arc in you tank.

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I would call one of the tank maker and see if they would put some in a new tank. Much easier to do while building it.
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Look up boat fuel tanks builders. Plenty of shops here to custom boat fuel tanks that should crossover to autos.
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Dub, that’s an option although it wouldn’t do much for the slosh.

Does anyone know if fuel slosh is “REALLY” an issue when throwing the car around corners in an autocross?

Hadez, good idea, I guess I’m off to the boat repair shops now; I could just bring it with when I finally get over there. Any bites yet?

A new tank already configured is probably the better way to go; it’s only money, right?
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A friend of mine had one custom built for his MOPAR from a place out in California. I don't know the info on where but I'll try to find out if your interested.
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You might want to call Rock Valley They built my tank for my 37 Dodge PU

http://www.rockvalleyantiqueautoparts.com/products.htm
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Thanks for the help; thinking I'll just drag it to someone local and have them tune it up... The PO had the tank replaced and it's in good shape. It'll be tough to justify the $$$ on a specialty tank. I wonder what the going rate for this type of work is?

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