76 NYB aftermarket question.

[King Hooter]

Supposedly just north of me there is a 1976 NYB coupe for sale. I'm just a little suspicious of the sellers wording. All original, 440, very little rust, and new aftermarket plastic gas tank.

I probably know the answer to this question but I just have to ask. Anyone know of a aftermarket plastic gas tank for a NYB? Please tell me this is a thing, and not just running off a can.

 

[commando1]

Never, ever, heard of a plastic gas tank for any Formal.
Maybe Javier @73 T&C made it using his 3D printer.
Investigate more and get back to us.

EDIT: He may have one of these in the trunk.

 

[twostick]

It's probably a fuel cell.

Kevin

 

[King Hooter]

Yep, my first thought is that they've installed some type of fuel cell. That sure wouldn't get you very far in that '76 440.

Sent message, but lately I haven't had much luck with responses to a few sellers.
Here's three pictures from the ad.

 

[Justin Plant]

Spectra CR22A, is offered and available through Rock Auto, I put one in my car and it fit perfect. Why anyone would go to the trouble in a "show car" is beyond me.

 

[74monacoHT]

Nice looking car imo. Won't know till you're looking at it in person though. Every car will have some weird thing done by a previous owner.

This reminds me I have a fuel level sender I should install

 

[73 T&C]

Never, ever, heard of a plastic gas tank for any Formal.
Maybe Javier @73 T&C made it using his 3D printer.
Investigate more and get back to us.

EDIT: He may have one of these in the trunk.

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Not a bad idea…..