Ahhh...if you saw my post in Off Topic you would know that I had to pull out my gas tank. It was leaking really bad and I couldn't find out where while it was still in the car.

So I ended up pulling it out(didn't find a tank sticker)...come to find out there were a couple real nice rust holes. I was hoping to find a pin hoel or something I could fix temporarly since I plan to do a body off resto on it next winter. But the holes are too large and there is rust inside the tank, so it would be best to replace it. Luckily, they are not that expensive(around $150-199).

As soon as I can scrape up some $$$ I will be purchasing a new one. I wil post pics of teh update and maybe even do a tech tip. hey thats a great idea!

Getting the tank out wasn't too bad at all but if you have stock mufflers, you may have to remove them. I have flowmasters and with a little work was able to juts loosen them up and squeeze it through. It is definitely rusted through, so I will be trying to get a new one soon. It won't have to be authentic since its a non-original car anyways.

I have fiber-optic issues too, but thats for another time.

Brut, lemme check the garage, I had a new tank a guy wanted put on his 76. If its still upstairs your welcome to it. Im at work tonite so it will be 2moro before i can look for it.

Really? Awesome man! Obviously I will pay for it, but I am not sure if they changed throughout the years. I will have to do some research. Let me know if you find it. You may just be a life saver here!

If I still have it its gonna be real expensive, say lunch at Cracker Barrel.

hahaha...well your on if that what it takes!

Brut! Bad news, Good news. I cant locate the new tank that was in the upstairs of my garage, thats the bad . Good news is i did ask a guy that works for me about a tank and he has one that is really in good shape from a 77. He said i could have it , so if you can use it its yours.

Hey that may work! Let me see if there is a difference betwwen that one and mine and I will get back with you. Thanks so much for the offer!

Your Welcome. I'll pm you my phone number, if you have any questions gimme a call ! If you need pics of it Ill be glad to take some for you .

Well, I checked out a couple sources and it does NOT appear that a 77 tank will fit. It is due to the filler neck area being way different. If you look at the tank your buddy has, it should have a large "oval" area that the filler neck attaches to the tank. The '71 has a small attachment area. Not sure if it would fit other than that, but I would rather stay with the design that came with it.

So, I REALLY appreciate your offer to help but it won't serve my needs. It is truly a blessing to have people like you around to help!!!!

Well it was worth a shot. Ill ask in the next club meeting and see if anyone may have or know of a good early model tank.

Yeah, it was a great idea! I wish it would have worked out. I am just ready to drive this thing again. I owe, I owe.....IRS it all goes. I am working tons of hours to pay them and hopefully I will have enough to get a new tank.

Thanks again!!

hi im about to buy my 1st corvette a 68 basket case the prev
owner disembled it started to restore then pased away
the body is off the fram how do i pick up put on a trailer
with out hurting the body? dont want to pinch the
fiberglass any ideas thanks
gman

You can put lay the body back on the frame if the frame rolls. If not, they make a harness kit made specifically for lifting a c3 body. It straps below th body and it also holds the front up. The strap hook is located at the top of the car near the T-Tops. You can use a Chery-picker or engine hoist to lift the body as one.