Author Topic: VW MK1 RABBIT TRUCK FUEL TANK ( ALLOY 18 GAL )  (Read 6267 times)

June 26, 2014, 03:12:57 pm

GEE-BEE

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VW MK1 RABBIT TRUCK FUEL TANK ( ALLOY 18 GAL )
« on: June 26, 2014, 03:12:57 pm »
I got the last one and he will make more.....

Mfg is seenit

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6996462-Aluminum-Caddy-Fuel-Tank

The truck will now need a relief tube installed


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KO4/KO3 Hybrid turbo
Giles Pump OHC
Complete Techtonics 2'5 S/S DP and Exhaust
Coilovers, MKII Pedal Swap,G60 BRAKES
MK1 JETTA DASH
675MM 16V radiator (MKII) PASSAT DUAL FAN
42K original miles , South African Front End
15x6 Le Casletts 195-45-15

Reply #1June 26, 2014, 11:50:19 pm

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Re: VW MK1 RABBIT TRUCK FUEL TANK ( ALLOY 18 GAL )
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2014, 11:50:19 pm »
care to share the price you paid?  I added an alumimum tank to the back of the Rabbit and was into it for 4 bills.  12 gallon tank, heater tubes, bungs and the sender.  Guy had it made for a Jetta and never used it.  Price did include press on 3/8 inch line and enough 1/2 radiator hose to go from engine bay to back of the car.  Roughly 20 feet pluse an oil filter flange, fittings and two filters.  So maybe the price on the tank is only 3 bills less all the rest of that stuff.

Reply #2June 27, 2014, 10:25:12 am

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Re: VW MK1 RABBIT TRUCK FUEL TANK ( ALLOY 18 GAL )
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2014, 10:25:12 am »
Price was 425.00

sender was 33.50

That should be 3.5 extra over stock

GB
1.9 AAZ, CHD 5spd with Peloquin
KO4/KO3 Hybrid turbo
Giles Pump OHC
Complete Techtonics 2'5 S/S DP and Exhaust
Coilovers, MKII Pedal Swap,G60 BRAKES
MK1 JETTA DASH
675MM 16V radiator (MKII) PASSAT DUAL FAN
42K original miles , South African Front End
15x6 Le Casletts 195-45-15

Reply #3June 28, 2014, 01:08:57 am

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Re: VW MK1 RABBIT TRUCK FUEL TANK ( ALLOY 18 GAL )
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2014, 01:08:57 am »
Thanks at least now I know I didn't get ripped on my deal.  Mostly because of the quality of the tank and all the extras would have been necessary anyway.  The guy called me up about a week after I installed it because he found more stuff.  When I showed him the install he was loving it.  He was sure the right guy got the right deal. 

Reply #4June 28, 2014, 04:00:45 pm

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Re: VW MK1 RABBIT TRUCK FUEL TANK ( ALLOY 18 GAL )
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2014, 04:00:45 pm »
I wonder how much the 30 gal in my Caddy was?  It sure needed  the air shocks  when full.

Reply #5July 04, 2014, 09:26:31 pm

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Re: VW MK1 RABBIT TRUCK FUEL TANK ( ALLOY 18 GAL )
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2014, 09:26:31 pm »
I saw an Arizona caddy pickup with 24 gallons.  30 gallons.  Wow.
Would really be interested in one if 24 or larger.

Wayne

Reply #6July 21, 2014, 12:55:24 pm

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Re: VW MK1 RABBIT TRUCK FUEL TANK ( ALLOY 18 GAL )
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2014, 12:55:24 pm »
Good to see someone reproducing them.... The alloy one thats been in rafters for 20 years may get used now... Damb horders... Its only 28 gal.... Imo needs better baffle set up as its going to suck air when low and fuel sloshes

Reply #7August 17, 2014, 03:04:05 pm

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Re: VW MK1 RABBIT TRUCK FUEL TANK ( ALLOY 18 GAL )
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2014, 03:04:05 pm »
It showed went a bent nipple , filed a claim with fed ex ground

now a freebie, as fed ex paid the claim in full

The nipple looks like a gal I know in a t-shirt..

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1.9 AAZ, CHD 5spd with Peloquin
KO4/KO3 Hybrid turbo
Giles Pump OHC
Complete Techtonics 2'5 S/S DP and Exhaust
Coilovers, MKII Pedal Swap,G60 BRAKES
MK1 JETTA DASH
675MM 16V radiator (MKII) PASSAT DUAL FAN
42K original miles , South African Front End
15x6 Le Casletts 195-45-15