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Re: Gas Tank Boot

To: NATHAN J RUFFCORN <NRUFFCORN@prodigy.net>
Subject: Re: Gas Tank Boot
From: Mike/Chris Clothier <mclothier@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 20:16:17 -0700

NATHAN J RUFFCORN wrote:

> This is a strech, and call it blasphemy if you will, but what do the British
> cars use for a seal between the tank and body?  In some areas of these cars,
> comparitively speaking, the engineering seems to be similar but DEFINITELY
> not the same!  Obviously the Japanese made a MUCH more reliable machine :-)
>
> I'm sure there are some parts that are more readily available (making them
> less expensive) that could be retrofitted to work on the roadsters.
> Victoria British sends me a catalog for both the Z-cars and the MGB's.  They
> usually have several options (with pictures) for items like aftermarket door
> and fender mirrors and just other odd's and ends that will possibly cross
> over.  Good luck.
>
> Nathan
> PS-Has anyone installed the bullet style chrome mirror similar to the one
> that is advertised in Vic. British-if so how do they look?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 4:30 PM
> Subject: Gas Tank Boot
>
> > Howzit,
> >
> > Recently I pulled my gas tank off and took it to a radiator shop to get
> > flushed.  I got it back, painted it up, and I'm ready to reinstall it.  I
> > would like to replace the rubber boot that sits in the trunk, to hold the
> > filler tube in place.
> >
> > Sounds like this boot is pretty hard to find.  I found a new for $95, but
> > don't really want to spend that much on it.  Does anyone have any ideas on
> a
> > cheaper approach?
> >
> > Thanks for any and all input...Robert Long - 67.5 1600 - Albuquerque, NM

  Robert....
I got one from Stan Chernoff and I know it didn't cost that much. Check with
Dennis/les too, they can get them I'm sure. Good luck.
Mike Clothier
Norco, Ca.
70 1600
69 (68?) 1600


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