fuel tank for a 65

[kb3]

I have heard mention in the past that there may be several choices in fuel tanks for a 65. I was hoping to put a larger than stock tank in, but was curious as to which years would work? The 16 gallon tank won't take this car very far! Will the 22 gallon tank from a 70' fit?

 

[Larry G]

I pretty sure the 22 gal. tank will if but you will have to do something with the filler neck or the tank fill tube as they don't line up.

 

[Midlife]

You'll need to change to that year's sending unit too....

 

[kb3]

You'll need to change to that year's sending unit too....

since I am starting from scratch, I will order the parts for the larger tank. I was hoping it would fit right in. Thanks

 

[cmayna]

Location of the snout on the 20 and 22 are in a slight different location as compared to a 65. They are also up higher since the different between these three tanks is the dimension above the mounting flange. Thus you will for sure be modifying the next.

 

[kb3]

Location of the snout on the 20 and 22 are in a slight different location as compared to a 65. They are also up higher since the different between these three tanks is the dimension above the mounting flange. Thus you will for sure be modifying the next.

I would assume that it has been done in the past? I would think just cutting and re-angling the neck should do the trick. Is there something else I am missing?

 

[cmayna]

Not really. Using a modified 65/66 neck is the best way to go for it is the straightest preventing potential back splash. You might need to tweak, bend the snout of the tank a little to match up with the end of the filler neck.