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| r_towle |
 Oct 14 2009, 07:11 PM
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Custom Member  Group: Members Posts: 24,661 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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So,
What are the options for oil tanks? New, used? Who sells the new ones, and how much? Rich |
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| rick 918-S |
Oct 14 2009, 07:48 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,826 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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| IronHillRestorations |
Oct 14 2009, 07:58 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,792 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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I don't know if Don Welch is still making tanks or not, but that's probably the best way to go on a non concours car. Not to say his tanks aren't nice, they are. I want to say he had a filler neck and filter console that went with it too. I think the total was $950 for the tank/filler neck/filter console package. You can still use the factory filter console boot and nylon tank spacers.
Velios used to make a cast aluminum tank, it's heavy and I had about a 25% leak ratio on the ones I sold. I don't think Velios is even in business anymore, even if he was I personally wouldn't buy anything from him. The last factory tank I got was over a grand, and then you've got to get all the ancillaries. I'd say budget about $1100-$1200 to go that way. The factory boot with clip and the nylon spacers will run around $60 IIRC. |
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| carr914 |
Oct 14 2009, 08:33 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 122,568 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
I thought Rich Johnson had them
T.C. |
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| r_towle |
Oct 14 2009, 08:37 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,661 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Sorry, could you post a few pics of all these parts you are talking about?
Rich |
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| pete-stevers |
Oct 14 2009, 08:48 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,645 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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don now lives in Australia, and i am not sure if he has found a machine shop to make them there.
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| SLITS |
Oct 14 2009, 08:54 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
Peterson tank in the front trunk ... $400
911 tank cut into rear trunk ... Reasonably cheap Stock tank ... $1.1K new, $800 used Custom made ... have no idea Add in for lines and fittings for all . The engine doesn't give a shit where the tank is or what it is as long as the suction of the oil pump on a six is flooded at all times (height of oil level above pump, volume of oil and diameter of supply line. Purists & pinky lifters will frown upon you for anything but stock!! |
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| MDG |
Oct 14 2009, 08:55 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
Aase Bros. have a NOS tank on their site for $975
aasesales.com |
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| Gint |
Oct 14 2009, 08:57 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,095 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I bought a new OEM unit from Rich Johnson. $950-ish. No pics. It looks like a brand new factory tank.
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| SLITS |
Oct 14 2009, 08:58 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(MDG @ Oct 14 2009, 07:55 PM)  Aase Bros. have a NOS tank on their site for $975 aasesales.com Dave hid a buncha good shit when they closed the junkyard. |
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| MDG |
Oct 14 2009, 09:04 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SLITS @ Oct 14 2009, 10:58 PM) QUOTE(MDG @ Oct 14 2009, 07:55 PM) Aase Bros. have a NOS tank on their site for $975 aasesales.com Dave hid a buncha good shit when they closed the junkyard. I've bought a few things from them; all as advertised. |
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| pete-stevers |
Oct 14 2009, 09:11 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,645 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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if i only got off my ass, i would like to make them, and call them Easton's tanks
they would be modified from an original, with more volume and a better filling spout but i need to get moving on it we need a smiley with me and a fire under my ass been thinkin about this for a while |
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| campbellcj |
Oct 14 2009, 11:31 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,593 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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I saw an aluminum repro tank on the Mittelmotor web site the other day. The info was sparse but it may be worth investigating also.
Years ago I found my NOS factory tank on ebay for a sweet price. The bonus was that the guy actually lived 1/2 mile from me so I picked it up in person and met another 914 fan in the neighborhood. I doubt they are as easy to find at less than full $$$$ these days. |
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| 6freak |
Oct 15 2009, 09:38 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(r_towle @ Oct 14 2009, 06:11 PM) So, What are the options for oil tanks? New, used? Who sells the new ones, and how much? Rich bend over and greaser up boy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| jasons |
Oct 15 2009, 10:00 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,011 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
Patrick sells a repro. About $1k fully outfitted (filler neck, filter console, etc.).
http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/part/434/ |
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| shoguneagle |
Oct 15 2009, 08:43 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
I should have the original tank, Rich Johnson oil lines, console with new o-ring, bolts and washers setting in my parts bin not being used. If you are interested in them, I could get them out of the sorage before the snow season. Right now I am in California and will be home after Monday, Oct. 19th.
Do not have any idea on pricing or shipping costs. Need to clean out all the Porsche items I am not using. Steve Hurt |
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| SirAndy |
Oct 15 2009, 09:07 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,945 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(9146986 @ Oct 14 2009, 05:58 PM) I don't know if Don Welch is still making tanks or not, but that's probably the best way to go on a non concours car. Not to say his tanks aren't nice, they are. I want to say he had a filler neck and filter console that went with it too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I have one of Don's tanks with filler neck and all. Great product, great quality! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Andy PS: They're still listed here, not sure about availability: http://rebelracingproducts.com/EngineRelated.html     |
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| rktmn247 |
Oct 15 2009, 09:21 PM
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Irish Green with GT envy! Group: Members Posts: 348 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Mililani, HI Member No.: 4,612 Region Association: None
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When I finally had the funds I purchased one of Don's tanks, like Andy pictured. The only place I could find it was at Patrick. It is a very nice piece!
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| sww914 |
Oct 15 2009, 09:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
I did a group buy here on the last of Don's tanks about a year ago. I'm not sure if Clint at Rebel has a tank or two left but I doubt it. Patrick Motorsports made a run of them after Don left, I haven't seen one in person but they're probably quite nice. Don isn't sure if he'll make tanks again, even though they're expensive he wasn't exactly getting rich on them. I helped him make a run of 20 or so once and there is a looooot of labor involved. They look simpler than they are.
I have a bunch of oil filter stands left over from Don's tanks, brand new anodized with an O ring and mounting hardware. PM me if you need any if you decide to make tanks or whatever. Fire sale prices! |
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| scotty |
Oct 15 2009, 11:22 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(9146986 @ Oct 14 2009, 06:58 PM) Velios used to make a cast aluminum tank, it's heavy and I had about a 25% leak ratio on the ones I sold. Think "rust prevention" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Mine doesn't leak, but the big issue I had early on with mine was figuring out "how much oil" was too much ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) = more rust prevention) -- I have *that* figured out now! That pictured tank is a work of art -- I love the fill pipe...is that copper anodized? |
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