Gas Tank

themacnut · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:40 pm Post subject: Gas Tank

Need help identifying this gas tank. Came out of a 50 split, restored in 1999.

Based on the indentation around the filler neck, it appears to be an Oval era tank (53-55), but has this recessed rib across the front.

Searched the forums and galleries and have not found another like it that will help identify the year. Anyone seen one, year?

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banana split · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:38 pm Post subject:

Anyone else seen a 100mm tank with that horizontal pressing? I'd like to know what year it's from as well.
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themacnut · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:04 pm Post subject:

1 more pic of the tank showing the rib. If you can help identify it, let me know.

Thanks, Jeff

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Bruce · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:04 am Post subject:

My wild guess is right at the very end of production of that tank, just before they started the 56-60 tank. Anyone got a late June 55 car?
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xeno · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:20 am Post subject:

My early 55 has same pressing at the neck. However no horizontal indent (reforcement). Also my 53 has same tank as my 55 but different neck pressing.
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1955 Early (Competition Motors - Hollywood, California)
1974 Thing (US specs - Mexicanos)
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2012 Golf TDI Tech Package (Wolfsburg DE)

thebucket · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:28 am Post subject:

themacnut · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:49 am Post subject:

Thanks for everyone's help trying to identify it. I previously had a mid year 55 with 2 tanks and no rib. Guessing others will find the same. The mystery continues.
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67Cabrio · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: Gas Tank

I just purchased a tank that looks like that. Anybody find out anything new?

themacnut · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:20 pm Post subject: Re: Gas Tank

67Cabrio · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: Gas Tank

Alrighty, thanks Jeff! Your thread was the first thing I was able to find with any mention of a tank like this.

-Dylan

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Don't forget to check out the Split FAQ for information:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=132919

More on gas tanks here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=428713
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mr. warehouse · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:21 am Post subject: Re: Gas Tank

I'd agree with Bruce. End of production in 55, as these ribs are shown in 56- late tanks.

themacnut · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:57 am Post subject: Re: Gas Tank

This thread is specifically about the indented rib on the front of this tank. Not looking for general info on which tanks were specific to which years. That research was already done. Re-read the original post and look at the pictures. If you have some specific info to the rib, post away.
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