How to build a large tank?

Steve Arndt · Post by **Steve Arndt** » Sat Jan 19, 2002 2:29 pm

They were available in the 80s. Mark H. has info on them. They are like a taller factory tank.
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John Mello · Post by **John Mello** » Sat Jan 19, 2002 11:25 pm

hi...
I would like to know how to build a large tank for my bug...

I need help with materials...inox? Fiberglass?...

Thanks

ray greenwood · Post by **ray greenwood** » Sat Jan 19, 2002 11:37 pm

A large fuel tank? Hmmmm how large? I would think that it would be easier to buy a standard racing fuel "boX' or get a fuel bladder (which would probably not be legal). Where do you want to put it in the car? Fiberglass will be a problem long term without an internal bladder. You need a racing fuel cell or a poly-tank. Check on the racing forum. I'm sure some of those guys had to do the exact thing. Ray

Steve C · Post by **Steve C** » Wed Jan 23, 2002 3:44 am

Hi

I remember seeing them in DBHWs etc years ago.

When I used to do a lot of long distance driving in my bug I fitted a 20 litre jerry can on top of my stock tank, I had a solenoid switch to swap between the top and bottom tank. I used a Facet pump and when it ran out of fuel it really made a lot noise so I knew when to swap tanks.

Steve C

gjjhg · Post by **gjjhg** » Wed Jan 23, 2002 3:50 am

They sell 16 gallon tanks still.