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Year One Fuel Tank
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05/21/08 05:11 PM
05/21/08 05:11 PM
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Kelowna, B.C. Canada
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I recently recieved my fuel tank (along with a bunch of other stuff) from Year One and besides the fact it was dented (only protected by two layers of cardboard) I was dissappointed that it is painted silver rather than zinc plated like the originals.
Does anyone know if someone makes a better reproduction with the proper finish?
Thanks
Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
[url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/21/08 07:09 PM
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Dave, mine was the same way. I wonder if Gastanks.com would be any better. Gary
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/21/08 07:28 PM
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got mine from NAPA and it was a natural silver finish.
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/21/08 09:48 PM
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Dave,
For the longest time the tanks were made by Spectra (or something close) in Hamilton Ontario.
Phone around your local radiator/gas tank shops and price them out. You can also try the jobbers like NAPA, Canadian Tire etc. They will all have a listing, ask who makes them and see if someone will order you one so you can see it in person before you buy. I think the last one I bought was right around $200.
Good luck,
Dave
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/21/08 09:54 PM
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Try these guys: Auto City Classic, Inc in Isanti, Mn www.autocityclassic.comThey have great parts and great customer service. I saw them at a show and orderd my gas tank and sending unit. Both arrived without a scratch!
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/22/08 12:08 AM
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Once again Year One is buying the cheapest parts they can to take care of their overhead. They did the same thing with interiors when they quit using Legendary. I still cant understand why people buy anything from Year One except wiring harnesses?? Any Goodmark dealer can get you the correct gas tank!
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/22/08 07:21 AM
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Spectra Premium also uses Car Quest as a distributor for their products.
I was in need of a fuel sending unit for my car and was looking all over so I could have one for a certain weekend. Spoke to the folks at Spectra Premium and they told me to check with Car Quest, who ordered one in from the warehouse and I had it the next day.
Call your local Car Quest guy and ask them to order one in for you from Spectra.
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/22/08 11:03 AM
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Thanks for the responses. I'll try to get a Spectra tank. Figures; I spent $185.49 on the tank, over $200.00 in shipping and another $200.00 plus in Duty (for a $1700.00 order). Not worth the effort to send back and no sense complaining to YO about the dent as I don't want another painted tank. Oh well, I guess someone from the club gets a freebee.
Cheers,
Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
[url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/22/08 11:13 AM
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Dave
A suggestion. Take a couple of pictures and call YO and tell them the way it was received, and you want your money back and they can pickup the old one at their expense if they want it. If you do not get any satisfaction, ask to speak with Kevin King, I am sure he will make things right. At least you should get your 185.00 back
Amazing how an unchallenged lie can become the absolute truth.
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/22/08 11:38 AM
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Spectra Premium also uses Car Quest as a distributor for their products.
I was in need of a fuel sending unit for my car and was looking all over so I could have one for a certain weekend. Spoke to the folks at Spectra Premium and they told me to check with Car Quest, who ordered one in from the warehouse and I had it the next day.
Call your local Car Quest guy and ask them to order one in for you from Spectra.
No Car Quest locations in B.C.
Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
[url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/22/08 11:43 AM
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Dave
A suggestion. Take a couple of pictures and call YO and tell them the way it was received, and you want your money back and they can pickup the old one at their expense if they want it. If you do not get any satisfaction, ask to speak with Kevin King, I am sure he will make things right. At least you should get your 185.00 back
That's good advice and that's what I SHOULD do, but honestly, it took me forever to find the time just to order this stuff and (I know how it sounds) I really have to weigh out how much time I spend fighting over $185.00 when I'm soooo busy. $$$'s for $$$'s, my time is better spent on work stuff and i give the tank to someone who needs one and isn't so concerned about originality.
Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
[url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/22/08 12:04 PM
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Just an update;
I found the part number on the Spectra Premium website. They won't sell direct, but Lordco (our local jobber) sells thier products. They have one in stock and it will be delivered to my office tomorrow.........$ 665.89 plus taxes.
...........if it isn't perfect, it's goin' back.
Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
[url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/22/08 12:37 PM
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Quote:
Just an update;
I found the part number on the Spectra Premium website. They won't sell direct, but Lordco (our local jobber) sells thier products. They have one in stock and it will be delivered to my office tomorrow.........$ 665.89 plus taxes.
...........if it isn't perfect, it's goin' back.
Dave
665.89?!?! That's nuts. Have you been on ebay, they have them for cheaper.
Ryan
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/22/08 12:38 PM
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/22/08 01:09 PM
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I don't know how Lordco can justify that price for a part that is made and therefore shipped in Canada. I imagine your tired of shipping and customs etc, but hear is another option for the Spectra tank: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1082348,parttype,6268 (You may have to cut and paste the whole link into your browser)
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/22/08 01:21 PM
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Quote:
Just an update;
I found the part number on the Spectra Premium website. They won't sell direct, but Lordco (our local jobber) sells thier products. They have one in stock and it will be delivered to my office tomorrow.........$ 665.89 plus taxes.
...........if it isn't perfect, it's goin' back.
Dave
Dave, if money is not an issue I'd say continue on as planned. But I just bought a Spectra tank fo my B body from Rock Auto and it cost $157. They even gave me a 5 percent discount for being a moparts member.
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Re: Year One Fuel Tank
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05/22/08 02:24 PM
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Your right guys, the price IS nuts. Buying one on E-bay, waiting for it to arrive in a month and finding out that it's dented or the finish isn't correct isn't something I'm prepared to deal with. One of my Mopar buddies had a "discussion" with Spectra on why the tank (made in Canada) can be purchased through Summit for half the price as their Canadian distributors, but (big surprise) they didn't much care. By the time I deal with the shipping and duty again, I'd eat up most of the savings anyway. I'm certainly paying for the convenience, but it will be hand delivered to me in my office tomorrow. ....patience isn't one of my virtues and it's lack is an expensive character flaw on occassion.  I will try to talk to Year One out of general principle and I'll let you know how that goes. Gary, that's a small dent compared to mine!  Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
[url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
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