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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 01:40 PM
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L46: I'm sure you noticed the variety of tanks that are SUPPOSED to fit?
Some are much less $, but have all kinds of holes and fittings.
Is there an exact replacement?
Or is this a time to upgrade?
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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 02:08 PM
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There are exact reproductions made in USA. I think all C-3 tanks have the AOSMITH logo stamped on the tank. That's what I got. AOSMITH gave out the license.
CC did right by me!

oops edit....AOSMITH was the ORIGINAL O.E.M. MFG!

I'm a picky-curmudgeon! LOL.

Good luck....once in a lifetime event!

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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Taijutsu
L46: I'm sure you noticed the variety of tanks that are SUPPOSED to fit?
Some are much less $, but have all kinds of holes and fittings.
Is there an exact replacement?
Or is this a time to upgrade?
I recommend you checkout Paragon Corvette Reproductions for a fuel tank. They have several that are exact for your year and model. For instance, Early 69 and Late 69 take different tanks ( think I recall you have a 69. Anyway you can check it out here Paragon LINK I bought my replacement thank from them. I recommend you get the insulator strips and new bolts. Mine fit perfectly, the return tube was exactly the same as the original tank.

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To avoid any problems.
And to make sure of what I have.
I will remove tank first!
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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 11:28 AM
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Before I start removing the tank.
Perhaps I should see what the forum has to say?
Anything I should know first?

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Originally Posted by Taijutsu
Before I start removing the tank.
Perhaps I should see what the forum has to say?
Anything I should know first?

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Have some silicone spray handy, makes getting the new hoses on much easier. Obtain some new fuel resistant hose in the right sizes, feed and return are different as I recall.
Go here: 1969 Corvette Fuel Tank info. Click on Fuel Tank Saga in the TOC at the top of the page. I have pictures of the old and new tanks on the ground. Also, some of the steps required to R&R the tank.
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