Posted By: damnimcooltom
Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/17/10 02:08 AM
So, I traded my 67 Dart convertible for a 71 Demon 340 this weekend. I didn't pay close enough attention on the strap placement for tying it down to the trailer, and one of the straps wore a hole in the gas tank.
The car isn't here, so I can't look at it, so I thought I'd ask you guys if anyone knew about the tank. It's a California car, so it has the weird looking metal tube coming up next to the filler tube in the trunk. Some of you will know what I mean, I'm sure.
Anyway, I'm not sure how that tube attaches or anything, and I was wondering if anyone has ever disassembled one, and knows if it's just a standard tank, or if the tank vent or whatever it is makes it so I need to get a special tank, or get this one repaired.
Thanks.
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/17/10 04:05 AM
Here's a schematic.......Ok, please, some more details on the Demon!
Posted By: Sinitro
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/17/10 04:39 AM
Same tank as a 71 Duster/Dart/Valiant for California.
I think Sherman makes a new tank for this model.
Just my $0.00..
Posted By: damnimcooltom
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/17/10 05:22 AM
If I hadn't put a hole in the tank, I could bring it by your house this week, Scott. I'm taking a class all week at the corner of Broadway and Argonne.
1971 Demon 340, Auto. Originally brown, now B7 blue. It has 15" Rallye wheels now.
Posted By: damnimcooltom
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/17/10 05:29 AM
Rock Auto lists one. Only $336. Dang.
Posted By: RobX4406
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/17/10 05:32 AM
should be a shield behind the drivers rear tire. That covers the 4 hoses that go from the tank to the tube. They hook in order as on the tank.
IIRC, there are 2, 5/16 and 2, 3/8 lines
I may have one of those tanks here in CA if you can get it. Can't likely ship it because of vapors.
Posted By: ademon
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/17/10 07:43 AM
i think about mid year all demons got that tank, my April build demon has the 4 vent tank. Chicago car all its life.
Posted By: ademon
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/17/10 07:48 AM
look this number up on e-bay $171 # 250668743626
save your lock ring the one they send is not as thick and may not seal as well as the original.
Posted By: demon440
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/18/10 12:17 AM
My 71 demon is a Ca. car also and has
the 4 vent lines and the cover.
Posted By: damnimcooltom
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/18/10 05:04 AM
Thanks for the info guys. We just threw a standard tank in it for now.
Posted By: chrisf
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/18/10 02:30 PM
that demon looks great!! more pics when you get time please
Posted By: demon440
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/18/10 02:59 PM
Very cool looking car.
We should have someone post total
production numbers on the Demon's and
then see how many are on this board.
I know there are quite a few.
Posted By: damnimcooltom
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/18/10 03:04 PM
Posted By: ademon
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/18/10 03:53 PM
I'd bet less than half of the 71, 10,998 REAL demon 340's are still around,
Posted By: demonH1B
Re: Gas Tank in a 1971 California Demon 340? - 08/19/10 02:45 PM
I've got one too. Third owner.
LM29H1B & numbers matching.