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Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: 6PakBee] #1496219 09/06/13 10:57 PM 09/06/13 10:57 PM
Joined: May 2013 Posts: 172 IL,USA bdusted440 member
bdusted440 member Joined: May 2013 Posts: 172 IL,USA	Im in for 4 abody 1973=1976 and 2 b body 1970 senders. currently own 1976 duster deluxe 1974 gold duster 1993 Dakota sport 2000 caravan 2002 Durango 1970 v code superbee

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: bdusted440] #1496220 09/06/13 11:03 PM 09/06/13 11:03 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,896 New England Q5_Ed top fuel
Q5_Ed top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,896 New England	1 69 b-body 3/8 WANTED : ...A New Sponsor or Winning Lottery Ticket 69 A12 road runner ,Q5, post coupe, 4 speed, former Drag car restored to "Driver" condition in the early 90's, Showing some Patina. SS/E Track Record Holder 1980 10.40 @ 130mph

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: Q5_Ed] #1496221 09/11/13 11:19 AM 09/11/13 11:19 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,116 Sacramento,California JRepucci OP master
JRepucci OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,116 Sacramento,California	Got my Spectra tank yesterday... got it off ebay $140 inc. shipping. Rock Auto was $167 plus $25 for shipping.

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: JRepucci] #1496222 09/11/13 12:07 PM 09/11/13 12:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,043 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,043 U.S.S.A.	Quote: Got my Spectra tank yesterday... got it off ebay $140 inc. shipping. Rock Auto was $167 plus $25 for shipping. That was a bargin , when I was looking for an B body tank earlier this year Rockauto was the cheapest including the shipping , shipping for me was less than 25 but that might be because the shipping warehouse and destination were in the same state ?

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: JohnRR] #1496223 02/26/14 09:08 PM 02/26/14 09:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,682 South San Francisco, Ca 70sixpkrt master
70sixpkrt master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,682 South San Francisco, Ca	Randy just wondering if anything came about this. I would be in for a 3/8 unit with the vapor return line for a 70 Dodge Charger. I see you sell the units made in Mexico on your website. Any problems with those units? [img]http://www.imgur.com/hxlGUJt.gif[/img] 4-speed 3:54 Dana 13.01 @107.93 with street tires (not hooking up)

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: KillerBee] #1496224 02/27/14 12:10 AM 02/27/14 12:10 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,032 Ohio dobie super stock
dobie super stock Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,032 Ohio	Quote: Quote: This one doesn't look to bad. Only about $65 with the ride. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Fuel-Sendi...=item35bf69bab8 I went through the entire fuel system on my 440 Six Pack 71 Challenger last spring. New Spectre tank, new Fine Lines 3/8" stainless fuel lines back to front, new Carter mechanical fuel pump and pushrod and new lines to the carbs. I bought that exact stainless sending unit (3/8") and installed it with the factory ground strap. The only thing I was warned about was the included retaining ring isn't formed correctly and can cause leaks so I blasted and reused my original ring. The sending unit seems to be working great. The factory fuel gauge reads correctly depending on how much fuel I have in the tank and seems to go down correctly with my fuel usage. I think a number of issues people are having are ground, wiring and gauge related. I don't plan on testing just how close I can get to empty on the gauge but I'm very happy with how everything is working. Interesting. The seller is Jeff from 521 Restorations. I bought most of my sheet metal from him for my RR. Great guy. Ive tried 3 different 3/8" sending units over the years and none have ever been close to correct. I'd be willing to try another just to get a freaking working gas gauge. But yeah, any updates on running another batch of properly made units? 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 383 4 speed

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: dobie] #1496225 02/27/14 01:32 AM 02/27/14 01:32 AM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,336 Ball Ground, Georgia Dixie top fuel
Dixie top fuel Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,336 Ball Ground, Georgia	Hi Guys, I did get some pricing, but only a few people responded that they were interested. I'm traveling now on business, but when I get back I'll post some info. Thanks, Randy Dixie Restoration Parts Phone -(770) 975-9898 Phone Hours: M-F 10am-5pm EST website: www.dixierestorationparts.com email: mail@dixierestorationparts.com Veteran owned small business The Best Parts at a Fair Price.

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: Dixie] #1496226 02/27/14 12:13 PM 02/27/14 12:13 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 127 California M Moneypit6 member
Moneypit6 member M Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 127 California	I didn't see your earlier inquiry, but I would certainly buy one. 70 Roadrunner almost ready to come off the rotisserie

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: Dixie] #1496227 02/27/14 12:32 PM 02/27/14 12:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,023 pa. D dan9 super stock
dan9 super stock D Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,023 pa.	It would be great if someone with the proper knowledge would just take these crap ones and calibrate them for a fee. They all must somehow be fuctional. Guys with a $50 sender claim they are accurate while some of the more expensive ones aren't. If the tanks are the same I wonder why someone couldn't set them to all read properly if they knew where to adjust it. There are lots of these inaccurate unit laying around that are useless and lots more sold everyday.

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: Dixie] #1496228 02/27/14 01:13 PM 02/27/14 01:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,000 Long Island, NY shakerjoe master
shakerjoe master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,000 Long Island, NY	Quote: Hi Ola, You can thank a certain big mail order company for whoring out the sending unit market by making them overseas when we wouldn't sell to them at less than our cost. I don't have the finances to do another production run that would sit on the shelves for years while people bought the cheap overseas ones because mine were "too expensive", or it's just a "driver". I think my last production run was '06 or '07 and I sold the last of the e-body units in '12. The ones listed above that I still have are from that same run. I don't know what the cost would be to make another run today. I still have my contacts, and would be glad to check. I could probably do as little as 100 units. In order to go forward they would need to have a deposit paid. I couldn't say what that amount would be pending a quote from the plant. So, if anyone is interested, please reply to this post with the quantity you would be willing to pay a deposit on. For back of the napkin math, figure that deposit at $50 each. Thanks, Randy Quote: Randy, The current available fuel sending units are crAp. We all know that. Is there a vendor that would venture to make a quality unit? I am certain that many, many people would purchase them. Would Dixie Restoration Parts consider making them? Ola Nilsson I picked up a 3/8 unit from you Randy at Carlisle in '12 - I think you actually said it was your last one, glad I got it...

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: JRepucci] #1496229 02/27/14 08:14 PM 02/27/14 08:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,228 Maple Valley, WA 70mopes pro stock
70mopes pro stock Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,228 Maple Valley, WA	Hey, I am working on a 340 cuda now. Would you be willing to part with your 5/16ths sending unit? I have a repop in my tank now but would be good to have an original. Thanks Charlie Maple Valley, WA

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: 70mopes] #1496230 02/28/14 11:58 PM 02/28/14 11:58 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,336 Ball Ground, Georgia Dixie top fuel
Dixie top fuel Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,336 Ball Ground, Georgia	Quote: Hey, I am working on a 340 cuda now. Would you be willing to part with your 5/16ths sending unit? I have a repop in my tank now but would be good to have an original. Thanks Charlie Maple Valley, WA Hi Charlie, PM Sent. Dixie Restoration Parts Phone -(770) 975-9898 Phone Hours: M-F 10am-5pm EST website: www.dixierestorationparts.com email: mail@dixierestorationparts.com Veteran owned small business The Best Parts at a Fair Price.

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: Dixie] #1496231 03/01/14 12:28 AM 03/01/14 12:28 AM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,336 Ball Ground, Georgia Dixie top fuel
Dixie top fuel Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,336 Ball Ground, Georgia	Hey Guys, To run another batch from the original vendor would require a minimum of 100 pcs per part number. The cost will be $80 plus shipping. Shipping is inbound shipping to me, and outbound shipping to you. This is a group buy for all who want to participate, and requires an initial deposit of $40. The balance is due upon my receipt of the units. You will have 14 days to send the balance or the units will be put up for sale, and your deposit forfeited. The vendor will run these in between normal production runs for current cars. So, there is no guaranteed time frame for completion. Typically in the past it took about 3 months from order submission to receipt of product. If you're interested, please email us the unit you're interested in and the quantity. Do Not send a PM. Once we reach 100 units, you will be notified that your deposit is due. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Randy Last edited by Dixie; 03/02/14 02:10 PM. Dixie Restoration Parts Phone -(770) 975-9898 Phone Hours: M-F 10am-5pm EST website: www.dixierestorationparts.com email: mail@dixierestorationparts.com Veteran owned small business The Best Parts at a Fair Price.

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: Dixie] #1496232 03/01/14 01:40 AM 03/01/14 01:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,682 South San Francisco, Ca 70sixpkrt master
70sixpkrt master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,682 South San Francisco, Ca	I sent you an email. Put me on the list for a 3/8" sending unit for a 1970 Charger 440 with the fuel vapor return line. Thank you [img]http://www.imgur.com/hxlGUJt.gif[/img] 4-speed 3:54 Dana 13.01 @107.93 with street tires (not hooking up)

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: Dixie] #1496233 03/01/14 12:08 PM 03/01/14 12:08 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Randy, Would these units have the correct part number and pentastar on them also?

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: ] #1496234 03/01/14 01:45 PM 03/01/14 01:45 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,336 Ball Ground, Georgia Dixie top fuel
Dixie top fuel Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,336 Ball Ground, Georgia	Quote: Randy, Would these units have the correct part number and pentastar on them also? No, sorry. Their royalty process is too draconian for a little guy like me to navigate/pay. Dixie Restoration Parts Phone -(770) 975-9898 Phone Hours: M-F 10am-5pm EST website: www.dixierestorationparts.com email: mail@dixierestorationparts.com Veteran owned small business The Best Parts at a Fair Price.

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: Dixie] #1496235 03/01/14 01:47 PM 03/01/14 01:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Jim I'll buy 2 71 Duster 5/16 units if/when available

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1496236 03/01/14 06:46 PM 03/01/14 06:46 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,336 Ball Ground, Georgia Dixie top fuel
Dixie top fuel Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,336 Ball Ground, Georgia	Quote: Jim I'll buy 2 71 Duster 5/16 units if/when available Scott, I really don't see the demand being there for 5/16" A-body units, but if enough people want them I'll run them. I did make some 3/8" versions in silver cad from the original vendor as an upgrade. I have some left if you're interested. No, it's not OE correct, but if your 340 staves for fuel on the top end like so many of mine have, it might be worth considering. I offer great discounts off of Fine Lines fuel lines too, so you can upgrade everything at once. Thanks, Randy Dixie Restoration Parts Phone -(770) 975-9898 Phone Hours: M-F 10am-5pm EST website: www.dixierestorationparts.com email: mail@dixierestorationparts.com Veteran owned small business The Best Parts at a Fair Price.

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: cudaized] #1496237 03/02/14 01:17 PM 03/02/14 01:17 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 718 new york P paris401 super stock
paris401 super stock P Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 718 new york	Quote: The current available fuel sending units are crAp. We all know that. Is there a vendor that would venture to make a quality unit? my wife's 67 sending unit... the gauge was not working, tracked it down to a 'faulty' sending unit... p.s. - the sending unit is '2' years old 8058720-sendingunit.JPG (36 downloads)

Re: Good Better Best Repo fuel tank and sender [Re: paris401] #1496238 03/02/14 05:50 PM 03/02/14 05:50 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: Quote: The current available fuel sending units are crAp. We all know that. Is there a vendor that would venture to make a quality unit? my wife's 67 sending unit... the gauge was not working, tracked it down to a 'faulty' sending unit... p.s. - the sending unit is '2' years old That's not the fault of the sending unit for petes sake. You have a very rusty fuel tank and lines that need to be replaced to be sure you got all that rust out of your fuel system.

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