Author Topic: Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars  (Read 5383 times)

July 31, 2013, 01:35:41 pm

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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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Reply #1July 31, 2013, 01:55:34 pm

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Re: Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2013, 01:55:34 pm »
Cool, the unbaffled unsumped tanks always drove me nuts.

Reply #2July 31, 2013, 02:01:34 pm

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Re: Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2013, 02:01:34 pm »
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  ;D)
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Reply #3August 09, 2013, 10:18:11 am

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Re: Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2013, 10:18:11 am »
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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Reply #4August 19, 2013, 01:41:36 pm

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Re: Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2013, 01:41:36 pm »
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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Reply #5September 11, 2013, 06:12:11 am

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Re: Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2013, 06:12:11 am »
bump
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Reply #6October 25, 2013, 07:23:16 am

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Re: Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2013, 07:23:16 am »
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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Reply #7November 06, 2013, 11:06:18 am

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Re: Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2013, 11:06:18 am »
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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Reply #8November 06, 2013, 05:54:42 pm

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Reply #9November 08, 2013, 06:04:44 am

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Re: Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2013, 06:04:44 am »
I just realized I never linked a long install thread on putting these tanks in and making all the bits you need to have a full aux fuel tank-

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/342295-aux-plastic-fuel-tank-installation.html
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Reply #10November 08, 2013, 05:33:08 pm

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Re: Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2013, 05:33:08 pm »
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.

Reply #11November 09, 2013, 02:18:36 am

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Re: Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2013, 02:18:36 am »
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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Reply #12November 11, 2013, 09:12:34 am

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Re: Aux fuel / VO tanks buncha 18 and couple 12 gal, $100 dollars
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2013, 09:12:34 am »
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
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