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Old Jul 23rd, 07, 11:03 AM
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Default what fuel tank with minitubs??

I am thinking about installing DSE Minitub kit in my 69 but was wondering what you guys are using for a fuel tank??

The DSE one seems expensive, are there any other choices??

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Old Jul 23rd, 07, 11:17 AM
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You will have to run a narrowed tank either from DSE which is a Rock Valley Tank or one from Rick's. Expensive either way.

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Old Jul 23rd, 07, 11:25 AM
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Default Re: what fuel tank with minitubs??

Or buy a new repro and narrow it.
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Old Jul 23rd, 07, 11:56 AM
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Ricks first then if using a DSE rear end set-up or their tub kit I would use theirs unless Ricks would work. For FI nothing beats Ricks.
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Old Jul 23rd, 07, 12:09 PM
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Ricks first then if using a DSE rear end set-up or their tub kit I would use theirs unless Ricks would work. For FI nothing beats Ricks.
Ricks uses the Rock Valley tank I think. IIRC, Ricks doesn't tell you that Rock Valley also converts new stainless repro tanks for fuel injection...for a couple hundred bucks less.
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Old Jul 23rd, 07, 01:00 PM
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Default Re: what fuel tank with minitubs??

Wish I could remember who's pictures these are.

Stock tank modified for leaf spring clearance...





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Old Jul 23rd, 07, 01:11 PM
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Ricks uses the Rock Valley tank I think. IIRC, Ricks doesn't tell you that Rock Valley also converts new stainless repro tanks for fuel injection...for a couple hundred bucks less.
Rick's Hot Rod Shop make all there own tanks. They are the best in the biz for aftermarket Stainless tanks

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Old Jul 23rd, 07, 03:23 PM
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Oops, I thought he meant Ricks First Generation.
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Old Jul 23rd, 07, 06:49 PM
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Default Re: what fuel tank with minitubs??

What about a fuel cell in the trunk or under the car??
Is that cheaper..

Any one do this?
Pics??

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Old Jul 23rd, 07, 08:00 PM
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I bit the bullet and bought the DSE tank at Goodguys Columbus. I've been putting it off cause all of these darned stainless tanks are so damned expensive but, I sold my stock tank long ago.

Let me know if you want any dimensions or something off of this DSE tank.
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Old Jul 23rd, 07, 09:14 PM
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Heres what the dse/ rock valley looks like in the car.

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Old Jul 24th, 07, 06:07 AM
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67rgtp,
What size wheels and tires are you running?? What back space??
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Old Jul 24th, 07, 08:28 AM
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17x8 4-7/8 backspace on front and 17x11 5-1/2 backspace on rear. 245/45/17 and 315/35/17 bfg KDs . DSE mini tubbed

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Old Jul 24th, 07, 10:29 AM
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Minitub fuel tanks are 3" narrower than stock.

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