Very good. Glad you decided to use the thick cork gasket! I hear lots of folks complain about neoprene tank gaskets leaking. Lots of respect for you doing it all by yourself!! I'm older than you so my wife gets called into service from time to time, to hold a wrench while I get a bolt or nut started. ;) Not many 'car guys' left in my neighborhood. Lots of 'drivers' but no 'mechanics'! ;) Keep plugging away. Enjoy your videos every week!! :)
FYI. I scored 3 front bumpers for my 56, and I still have the original. I think I should be able to make at least 1 good one. ;) Holler if you need any parts! :)
You know, that's an interesting observation. The Cutlass has a vent and canister behind the rear seat. This one has nothing. My guess is that it relies on the gas cap.
Love these videos, really wish you were at assembling the front grill and bumper, can't find a good video anywhere! When do you think you will hit that?
I've seen several videos showing how to install a new fuel tank and fill neck. What I don't see is how to remove the fill neck from the old fuel tank to then be able to remove the tank. I tried separating the two by hand but it don't move. Do you use a pipe wrench to try and turn the fill neck from the tank?
There is only a rubber O-ring at the bottom of the filler neck. I'd try soaking that with WD-40 and then figuring out a way to pry it at the frame if its still in the car.
Cant wait for that initial test drive. You are getting there. Thanks Bill!
Better than unboxing bill. Just got my 55 out of basement starting work on it .hard fining time life bisey.
This one is going to be 3 years, working on it about 1 day a week.
looks good thanks
Thanks,finally a good and full video for a tri five fuel tank installation.
Very good. Glad you decided to use the thick cork gasket! I hear lots of folks complain about neoprene tank gaskets leaking. Lots of respect for you doing it all by yourself!! I'm older than you so my wife gets called into service from time to time, to hold a wrench while I get a bolt or nut started. ;) Not many 'car guys' left in my neighborhood. Lots of 'drivers' but no 'mechanics'! ;) Keep plugging away. Enjoy your videos every week!! :)
FYI. I scored 3 front bumpers for my 56, and I still have the original. I think I should be able to make at least 1 good one. ;) Holler if you need any parts! :)
Bill think you should add some material between the strap and the tank...maybe cork gasket or thin rubber as a spacer between the two
I'm seriously considering doing that. I have a sheet of rubber pond liner that would be super easy to cut a strip from.
@@RestoringChristine1956 I think that would be an excellent idea! Both for friction and sound.
Looks good Bill,one more step closer
It's getting there!
Amazing you are over coming all obstacles
Thanks! Just keep swimming!
I just noticed there's no air vent on these filler tubes ... I guess they're big enough around it doesn't need one ... looks great ...
You know, that's an interesting observation. The Cutlass has a vent and canister behind the rear seat. This one has nothing. My guess is that it relies on the gas cap.
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Love these videos, really wish you were at assembling the front grill and bumper, can't find a good video anywhere! When do you think you will hit that?
I've seen several videos showing how to install a new fuel tank and fill neck. What I don't see is how to remove the fill neck from the old fuel tank to then be able to remove the tank. I tried separating the two by hand but it don't move. Do you use a pipe wrench to try and turn the fill neck from the tank?
There is only a rubber O-ring at the bottom of the filler neck. I'd try soaking that with WD-40 and then figuring out a way to pry it at the frame if its still in the car.
I thought you could not use cork gaskets for any type of gas.because gas will eat them .
Maybe, but this is cork vulcanized with rubber of some sort.