[TR] Spit fuel tank puzzle

[oliver]

i bought a tank from this guy a few years ago.  he sent me the wrong one 
(early vs late tr3), and although he insisted at first they were the same he 
ended up making good on it.  i now have the correct tank.  (Since several 
paint shops in succession decided not to paint my car after all it is still 
not done so i can't vouch for its quality once installed)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Gaines" <mtgaines at mail.presby.edu>
To: <TRIUMPHS at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 8:12 AM
Subject: [TR] Spit fuel tank puzzle


> I've just about decided to replace the fuel  tank in my 1980
> Spitfire, and I am seeking advice on whether to go with the VB one or
> an aluminum one (about $75 more) on  eBay (description below).  Has
> anyone had any experience with either.  For example, I found that I
> had to do a fair amount of grinding of flanges to get the VB TR6 tank
> to fit last year.
>
> YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT: JORGECERVERA218 at LIVE.COM OR AT: (619)277-8467
> or  (619)948-6972 or (562)867-0576
> SPECIAL PRICE OFFER WHILE CURRENT STOCK LASTS! OUR TANK WILL FIT ALL
> THE SPITFIRE MODELS, BECAUSE WE INSTALLED 2 PICK-UP NIPPLES, ONE ON
> TOP AND ONE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK AND WE ALSO SUPPLY A BRASS PLUG
> WITH A NYLON GASKET TO CANCEL THE NIPPLE NOT USED... IF YOU NEED THIS
> ESSENTIAL PART TO COMPLETE YOUR RESTORATION, I SUGGEST YOU BUY NOW,
> WHILE THE PRICES ARE STILL REASONABLE.... OUR REGULAR PRICE IS $750 +
> S&H + INS... WE ARE THE ONLY MANUFACTURERS FOR THESE FUEL TANKS...
>
> Part of my motivation in making the change is that after 20 years
> with this car I am finally ready to learn why I have never been able
> to get more than 7 gallons of gas in it, even when I have run it dry.
> The fuel gauge reads about 2/3 when it is "full," and I have
> overflowed it trying to force more in on occasion.  Anybody
> experienced this before?
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Tim Gaines
> Clinton, SC
> 1980 Spitfire
> 1974 TR6