Fuel Tank Question: '60 Val

[Gadabout]

12K later, Mabelline is up and running. It is just shy of an as-new restoration. Everything busted has been replaced with New Old Stock or a good facsimile. The fuel tank was rusted from the inside out, so not finding any, we opted to coat the inside. First few tank fulls, everything was fine. Didn't leak a drop.

Then, yesterday, gasoline started draining all over the pad while I was filling it. I'm not sure where the leak is coming from, but about half the tank drained before it found its level.

Doesn't seem like a great idea to try resealing it (or does it?) so is there a fuel tank out there? I find tanks on eBay for a '64 to - '67 that are pretty basic, and look like they would comfortable fit around the spare tire well, this before emissions equipment made its debut.

Question, can a '64 tank fit??

 

[MV8]

Probably. Compare the overall dimensions to those listed for the newer tank. Different fuel level sender and location. There may be subtle differences to deal with.

 

[Professor Fate]

Are you sure it's not the sending unit gasket or filler tube seal?
Aftermarket sending unit lock rings are notorious for being incorrect (too thin and flimsy) and leaking all over the place.