Post by jeff on Sept 20, 2023 19:26:25 GMT
Hi folks,
On Saturday, we'll be trotting off from Northants to North Wales to collect the new petrol tank, made by Andy Belfield.
As written in another post, I was quite concerned with the state of the original tank.
Tony Wood, of LOCI, recommended Andy Belfield. He's the guy who built the MK1 landcrab with a VW VR6 engine.
Andy sent photos of the new tank during its construction, (I'm hoping Chris can post the pic as I cant).
The tank is very tough, made from much heavier gauge steel than the original, so I guess it will outlast me.
Andy will make a new tank to order, but will require the filler neck from your old tank.
I took the whole tank so Andy could do his stuff.
I will of course let you know when it's fitted.
Don't risk botched repairs if your old tank is weeping or badly rusted. If you can smell petrol check it out, don't leave it. A build up of fumes could end in disaster.
But, don't think a new hand made tank is a cheap option.
They are £500 each, and come pressure tested and painted. But I'm now certain, it's the right decision.
If members are facing a similar dilemma to me, give me a shout and I will pass on Andys number.
Jeff
On Saturday, we'll be trotting off from Northants to North Wales to collect the new petrol tank, made by Andy Belfield.
As written in another post, I was quite concerned with the state of the original tank.
Tony Wood, of LOCI, recommended Andy Belfield. He's the guy who built the MK1 landcrab with a VW VR6 engine.
Andy sent photos of the new tank during its construction, (I'm hoping Chris can post the pic as I cant).
The tank is very tough, made from much heavier gauge steel than the original, so I guess it will outlast me.
Andy will make a new tank to order, but will require the filler neck from your old tank.
I took the whole tank so Andy could do his stuff.
I will of course let you know when it's fitted.
Don't risk botched repairs if your old tank is weeping or badly rusted. If you can smell petrol check it out, don't leave it. A build up of fumes could end in disaster.
But, don't think a new hand made tank is a cheap option.
They are £500 each, and come pressure tested and painted. But I'm now certain, it's the right decision.
If members are facing a similar dilemma to me, give me a shout and I will pass on Andys number.
Jeff
