70 Torino Fuel Tank

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   Greetings all from Cape Canaveral! New kid on the forum. I just inherited a ‘70 Torino Wagon. While it is remarkably rust free, the same cannot be said about the fuel tank after sitting in a garage for 30+ years. It can probably be saved with some metal patches, but not sure as there is too much crud inside. The net is I need a new or good used tank. Any ideas? The internet doesn’t seem to be a lot of help. I have built a lot of cars over the years, but never had trouble finding a gas tank. 

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Jbonthebeach Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 06-June-2021 Location: Cape Canaveral Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jbonthebeach Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 70 Torino Fuel Tank Posted: 06-June-2021 at 1:02PM
	Greetings all from Cape Canaveral! New kid on the forum. I just inherited a ‘70 Torino Wagon. While it is remarkably rust free, the same cannot be said about the fuel tank after sitting in a garage for 30+ years. It can probably be saved with some metal patches, but not sure as there is too much crud inside. The net is I need a new or good used tank. Any ideas? The internet doesn’t seem to be a lot of help. I have built a lot of cars over the years, but never had trouble finding a gas tank.

dan0R30 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-June-2020 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 637	Post Options Post Reply Quote dan0R30 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-June-2021 at 2:02PM
	Welcome! You've got yourself a unique vehicle there. I don't see any reproductions myself for the D0OZ-9002-F or G Torino wagon gas tanks. You're best bet is to find a good used one from someone like Troy Leming. If you haven't seen his sticky (first one in this section), he specializes in the 70/71 years. Give him a call. http://forum.grantorinosport.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=18735&title=7071-torino-parts-for-sale-or-trade-6065410193 Another I've seen online is Buntmans. Seems to have a lot of NOS and doesn't list everything online. http://www.buntmanstorinocycloneparts.com/ Good luck in your search! Perhaps some of the wagon owners here have some good news!
	Dan 1970 Ford Torino hardtop - 351C 4V - FMX - 9" 3.89 TrueTrac

n2fordwagons Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-July-2013 Location: GA Status: Offline Points: 2252	Post Options Post Reply Quote n2fordwagons Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-June-2021 at 1:10AM
	Like Dan said, they're not available new or reproduction. One option might be to take some measurements of your existing tank, then try to locate a new tank with the same approximate dimensions. Good luck!
	Jeff 71 Torino Brougham 72 Gran Torino Squire

Jbonthebeach Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 06-June-2021 Location: Cape Canaveral Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jbonthebeach Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-June-2021 at 1:47AM
	Thank you, both. Yeah, I did find one up north, but owner said he would not sell. Anyway, I found a local fabrication shop that is building be a new one for $400-500. I did find a new sending unit online for $90. Expensive, but no other real choices. I am getting close to starting the car. Eventually, I will sell as I don't really have room for three cars. I just need to come up with a price but, since the body is incredibly solid, looking at 9-10K.