Alternative Fuel Tank Suggestions
 

Was wondering if anyone had ideas or has tried different fuel tanks on their bugs. I have a 69' and need to replace the tank and wanted to go with something more modern if possible (plastic, fiberglass, etc.). Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

Hey elev8_dude

I also have a 69 and I have put a Racing Fuel Cell in the Front
I just took the Stock one measured it up and got one around that Size
and just made a Frame for the NEW tank.

Chris.

I have a fuel cell for sale if intersted.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9...2.jpg~original

5 Gallon Fuel Cell made from tough polyethylene construction for maximum impact resistance. Has flush mount aircraft-type lid, -8AN outlet and -8 AN vent fitting. Measurements 13" x 13" x 8". New never installed or used.

would you recommend a fuel cell for daily driving?

I know of a local shop that does the V8 Focus conversions, and most of the cars that have left that shop have fuel cells. Those cars are made for street use and pass regular inspection without any heard of issues.
Would it be safe, I figure if mounted corretly it should be safer than any normal gas tank, that;s why it's required on race cars.

How about this custom fuel cell made for the Herbie-X project, seen here on the bottom of page 2 -

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v336/marekV8/HERBIE%20GLAMOUR/

I believe Dave-NO_H20 has posted some other pics here somewhere, and I think he said it's a 16 gallon.

I like the Herbie-X tank, its updated and clean look. Where would you get something like that?

The Herbie-X tank has 16 gallons, and was custom made by Fuel Safe. They could make another one now that they have one made. ;) It also has a kevlar bladder inside. Get your wallet out $$$ :rolleyes:

You might be interested in this one:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...o/PHTO0019.jpg
and
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...o/PHTO0019.jpg
and
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...o/PHTO0019.jpg

This tank was installed in a very trick Myers Manxter, the owner had it made up custom by a major marine and race-car fuel cell manufacturer. The Manxter normally takes a standard VW fuel tank - so this should work in a Beetle and possibly another fiberglass buggy design. Capacity is ~13gl. Said the cost was $620 (as shown). That's dirt cheap if you look at what Fuel Safe will charge!
Jeff

Thats crazy money. I'm just coming off a $1,800 to $2,000 upgrade on my 69 Type 1. I'll give a call to Fuel Safe just to see and keeping looking for alternatives. Hey there is always EBAY. :)

Uhhmmmmm..... that latter figure ought to be close to the cost of that Fuel Safe cell. Your only cheap alternative is the mass produced plastic and aluminum cells (no bladder - like the one I posted above). I believe only the smaller (5-8gl?) cells will fit in the VW tank hole.
Jeff

I've been thinking about using a different tank, or at least a tank that's easy to remove, possibly with an in-tank fuel pump (running Subaru motor).

What is the capacity of a stock '70 standard beetle gas tank ?

Anybody here has made changes to the tank setup / conenctions so it's easy to remove ?

Thanks,

Rob.

...10.6 gallons U.S. (8.8 imperial gallons, or 40 liters)

i have a very similar fuel cell in mine its a foam filled tank, only problem is you never no exactly how much fuel you have so i always need to keep a can in the car... just in case

I found this in a thread over on The Samba, not sure what the capacity is, but the trunklid closes completely. From here - http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=177746

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...rge/309761.jpg