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Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars
by
JBG3
on 31 Jul, 2013 13:35
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So some years ago I used to work in the divisive VO industry before getting sick of it and going into fleet service, and now im doing property/real estate type stuff.
Since I was doing conversion stuff back when, I maintained some contacts and have been storing a bunch of these plastic tanks for a company called "Snap Green Tech"-
Recently ive been expanding my rental property activities and im looking to build a mezzanine in my space where i was previously storing overstock stuff for these guys among other businesses (im also storing about 20 boxes of christmas ornament stuff for chrissakes). Essentially I need to make some space, and they have given me permission to sell just the plastic tanks unmodified on my own that I have sitting here, and not part of a kit with heat exchanger and bracketry or whatnot.
Ive got about 20 of the big 18 gal ones kicking around, there might be 2 or 3 of the small ones left over from a previous storage shipment. These things are pretty awesome, they've been product tested according to VMSS specs, if you would like more info on the specs they tested them by, please visit the above link.
The ones I have are not yet prepared to fit a heat exchanger, so you would be getting the tank, a pair of caps, and a roll over fuel vent. (you will have to cut the port for the vent in the raised boss) Mounting and fuel pickup would be up to you, and you can use this as a big aux tank, do VO stuff, whatever you want. All I have to do is number them for federal standards and pass that info back on to the manufacturer for records.
some pics of the things. I got into storing some when I originally bought one for my old 240 and they needed overstock space (and I knew the guy). I have 3 of them for personal cars, one used for VO, the other two are just aux fuel tanks. dimensions I took from their website- 35.5” L x 12”W x 13.75”H
PM if you'd like a different pic, or if you are interested in purchasing one. Shipping I can quote for you, they are pretty light. Based on location, shipping might be included if its under 20 bucks or so for me.
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#1
by
745 turbogreasel
on 31 Jul, 2013 13:55
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Cool, the unbaffled unsumped tanks always drove me nuts.
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#2
by
JBG3
on 31 Jul, 2013 14:01
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Cool, the unbaffled unsumped tanks always drove me nuts.
yeah, this is exactly why I went with one of these when I first wanted an extra tank. They have a sump, but its pretty shallow. Maybe a half inch deeper than the rest of the bottom. Ive never had a problem though, seems to work decently, looks well conceived.
Also, I forgot to add, they specifically told me that these tanks are tested and designed for diesel or biodiesel, and should not be used for any gasoline application. I guess this has to do with evap specs. So they won't work with gas cars (not a problem on this site
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#3
by
JBG3
on 09 Aug, 2013 10:18
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so some more pics.
here are the two types-
this is the stock of them I need to move to make space-
25 of the large ones are totally unfinished ive counted, the top looks like this. You either have to cut out the top, or drill a hole to put in a fuel pickup. I think they have some manufacturing debris in them though, so its probably worth cutting out the top and making a plate-
I also have 4 small ones in total, including one interesting white one that appears to be an oddball. these are 90 bucks. The manufacturing process is identical, so the construction price is apparently nearly identical.
close ups of the small ones, which I believe are 12 gallon capacity-
The current stock left is
-Twenty five 18 gallon tanks with the top not cut out
-one 18 gallon tank with the top cut out
-four 12 gallon tanks with the tops cut out, (one white)
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#4
by
JBG3
on 19 Aug, 2013 13:41
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bump
down to 20 18 gallons, 3 12 gallons. Still have the white small one. Should mention that the white one its pretty easy to see the level of the fuel
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#5
by
JBG3
on 11 Sep, 2013 06:12
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bump
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#6
by
JBG3
on 25 Oct, 2013 07:23
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bump, still have numerous tanks.
new price to unload this things, and im taking a loss now paying the manufacturer the difference, vs breaking even. I want to build my staircase.
Price is $100 dollars shipped for 18 gallon tanks, $85 dollars shipped for 12 gallon tanks (to continental US, outside US please contact me on shipping)
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#7
by
JBG3
on 06 Nov, 2013 11:06
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looking to perform an experiment for my other cars. Im looking for two (2) driver side front axles from a mk2 application. ripped boot is fine, but they can't be burned out and destroyed, have to be able to test them. (seeing if I can adapt VW axles to a MB)
Anyway, if you have a pair of these lying around in usable condition, id be interested in trading a tank for them, shipping for the axles and tank handled by me
PM if interested
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#8
by
thegimpster
on 06 Nov, 2013 17:54
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pm'ed
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#9
by
JBG3
on 08 Nov, 2013 06:04
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#10
by
745 turbogreasel
on 08 Nov, 2013 17:33
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If you pull the hat tray, you can chop a small hole by the speaker run a 2" coast guard fill pipe up into the sail panel.
interior looks stock, and no fuel on your carpet ever. Only took half an hour to do my 2nd one.
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#11
by
JBG3
on 09 Nov, 2013 02:18
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If you pull the hat tray, you can chop a small hole by the speaker run a 2" coast guard fill pipe up into the sail panel.
interior looks stock, and no fuel on your carpet ever. Only took half an hour to do my 2nd one.
The fill pipes on these tanks do have a recessed boss for attaching a hose if someone wants to do that depending on application. (Not feasible on the vehicle I installed a tank on) I prefer not to cut holes in the body personally.
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#12
by
JBG3
on 11 Nov, 2013 09:12
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looking to perform an experiment for my other cars. Im looking for two (2) driver side front axles from a mk2 application. ripped boot is fine, but they can't be burned out and destroyed, have to be able to test them. (seeing if I can adapt VW axles to a MB)
Anyway, if you have a pair of these lying around in usable condition, id be interested in trading a tank for them, shipping for the axles and tank handled by me
PM if interested
axles sourced! thanks
still have about 10 of the 18 gallon tanks, and all the 12 gallons
