Fuel tank for 1968 Falcon Wagon

[hutch_pt]

Hey guys, I am new to the site, and am needing some assistance. We "stumbled" upon a 1968 Falcon Wagon for $500 with pretty much an immaculate interior and just some minimal surface rust on the exterior. We got it running with the stock 289, and it runs well, but my problem is this.

We are in major need of a fuel tank. It had 1 inch of rust and crap in the bottom of the existing tank, and it was plugged solid, so we had to dump gas in the carb to keep her running. Anyways, do you know where I can find an aftermarket tank? Or is there something that will work instead?

Thanks for the help,
New Guy

[sabrecustom]

Try Dearbornclassics.com

They have alot of reproduction OEM stuff. You'll pay for the convenience though...

[yank with ute]

Get friendly with a junk yard or two until they allow you access to the HOLLENDERS INTERCHANGE MANUAL. A good yard would consult that publication anyway.

That publication lists what other vehicles used the SAME part. I know for example that the Fairlane wagons of that time period used the same tank.

I keep hearing the complaint that all the original tanks are rusted, blah, blah, blah but few mentions that the repo tanks are not of the same steel (and usually made overseas putting people like me out of work) and won't last as long as you would expect.

There are simple methods of cleaning a lightly rusted used tank, some can be done safely at home without upsetting EPA laws. Minor holes can be sealed with "aircraft" gas tank sealers as well as products like POR "Paint over Rust" polyurethenes which are sold at auto swap meets.

Yes, I am stating that some people come into this hobby unwilling to get their hands dirty/take a few minutes to attend swap meets to find out how others handle the same problem. This may not apply to you but it does apply to others reading this. Taking care of an old car is not unlike raising kids; you have to put some effort into learning how.