Fitting Model B gas tank to a Model A

apbright

apbright

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Hi,

Does anyone know whether a Model B gas tank can be fitted to a Model A, without major modifications to the frame or other parts of the undercarriage?

I am specifically considering an aftermarket tank, such as the one shown at the link below. My main motivation for fitting such a tank is simply to increase range (family, co-driver complain about my frequent pit stop needs).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1932-32-For...der-/361156058969?vxp=mtr&hash=item5416941f59
 
Ask your question on HAMB (http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forums/the-hokey-***-message-board.5/). I would also look into saddle tanks.

Charlie Stephens
 
I have a friend who built a special from the remains of a Model A. The fuel tank was beyond use so he used a tank from one of those Japanese Utilities and a fuel pump. The tank fits under where the floor would have been in the rear LHS (opposite side to the muffler). Maybe another way to go??
 
I have a 9 gallon aluminum tank under mine.
 

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A Friend built a tank in the trunk on his Coupe. The filler was under his stop light, in the center of his spare tire.
Bill W.
 
Thanks everyone, will look into these options.

It is, to my understanding, perfectly legal to carry gasoline in the rear of a car in Finland, in so far as it is in a container certified for such. And, indeed, I do carry a gallon around with me. However, having to manually pour 10 gal., especially where our filler necks are located, I don't think would really solve my problem; I once recall my crew getting impatient waiting for _one_ gallon of fuel to gurgle through.

I'm not sure I can bear buying something from a shop with the words 'Street Rod' in its name. Something like albundy's solution might be my way to go.
 
Perhaps it's just me... but the tank in question is 11 gallons... the same as for the original Model A Ford... how does this increase the driving distance, unless he is planning to use both tanks...
 
I'm with Tom. Way before my tank reaches half full I'm either at my destination or ready to get out and walk, stretch, check the oil and look things over. For me that is about 90 miles of driving. But, I do believe that roadsters do require more frequent "stretch stops."
 
Two things to think about:

1. The Model A body at the rear comes down several inches more than the equivalent Model B body. If you set a 1931 roadster body down on the floor resting on its lower edges,, the rear edge will be on the floor. With a 1932, there will be several inches of clearance there. This means a '32 tank has to sit way down on a Model A.

2. The '32 tank rests on long extensions of the frame side rails that go considerably beyond the body. Your frame ends perhaps half a meter before the back of the body. Thus something large and strong needs to be added and attached strongly to the original frame.

The evils streetrod places sell tanks built to mount vertically behind the front seat at the front of trunk or rumble compartment in a roadster...these might be the most practical solution. Think of a steel suitcase as the general shape. Tightly capped with a vent hose led outside the body these might be very nice ways to carry 15 extra gallons.
 
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