Does anyone here have either of the long range tanks that were available when these cars were new?
The 80L has a deeper lower section and the 100L has this and a band around the middle. V8Gent had one in Agent Orange that was pinched from the workshop when the car was dismantled after the prang those many years ago. (I was buying it at the time....)
We need one of each to look at, we don't want to buy them, just to have a good look/measure.
If anyone can help, post here.
Grant..
LH/X Long Range Tanks
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, Aug 07 2011 08:32 PM
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Posted 07 August 2011 - 08:54 PM
Didn't know that long range fuel tanks were offered as a factory option?
Before the aluminium Brown Davis drop tank I had another Brown Davis long range tank that had the (approx) 5cm centre ribbon on a factory style tank that gave about 90 litres.
Before the aluminium Brown Davis drop tank I had another Brown Davis long range tank that had the (approx) 5cm centre ribbon on a factory style tank that gave about 90 litres.
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Posted 07 August 2011 - 08:59 PM
I'm pretty sure Pop'sSS was looking for one a while ago. I think he found one too from memory? 
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Posted 07 August 2011 - 09:18 PM
AFIK the band was fitted aftermarket.
Never thought there was a long range option on Torana unless the HQ-HZ tank was fitted.
Never thought there was a long range option on Torana unless the HQ-HZ tank was fitted.
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Posted 08 August 2011 - 07:31 AM
I would like a larger tank also, but i dont want a drop tank.
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Posted 08 August 2011 - 07:58 AM
Brown-Davis may still make the extended factory style fuel tanks.
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Posted 08 August 2011 - 08:15 AM
Whos "we"?
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Posted 08 August 2011 - 09:29 AM
Whos "we"?
I think thats the name of the asian bloke who runs the charcoal chicken joint down the road?
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Posted 12 August 2011 - 10:20 PM
Me and Les.��Something for Cav to play with. (Byron, did you get that other tank to them?)
They weren't factory fitted but were available from many dealers and aftermarket.
AFAIK B/Davis don't make em now but may have to check again.��HDT had a die years ago but dumped it....
mmmmmmmmm Charcoal Chicken!!!!
Grant..
They weren't factory fitted but were available from many dealers and aftermarket.
AFAIK B/Davis don't make em now but may have to check again.��HDT had a die years ago but dumped it....
mmmmmmmmm Charcoal Chicken!!!!
Grant..
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Posted 15 August 2011 - 12:22 AM
Hi Guys,
I was talking with lxsstorana aka (Mick) here in Sydney regarding a petrol tank that I am going too get
made which is something like perhaps what you may sort of be looking or maybe not, I am getting the
fabricator that is doing my full chrome molly roll-cage & some seam welding etc on my SS Hatchback
take two tanks & add a little bit extra as I have wanted to do a factory style drop tank as I wanted some-
thing different & I may have the car at Torana Fest if that helps you out & if so I could take it along to a
shop here in Sydney & get a mould cast or whatever I could do that could help.
Regards Mark.
I was talking with lxsstorana aka (Mick) here in Sydney regarding a petrol tank that I am going too get
made which is something like perhaps what you may sort of be looking or maybe not, I am getting the
fabricator that is doing my full chrome molly roll-cage & some seam welding etc on my SS Hatchback
take two tanks & add a little bit extra as I have wanted to do a factory style drop tank as I wanted some-
thing different & I may have the car at Torana Fest if that helps you out & if so I could take it along to a
shop here in Sydney & get a mould cast or whatever I could do that could help.
Regards Mark.
Me and Les. Something for Cav to play with. (Byron, did you get that other tank to them?)
They weren't factory fitted but were available from many dealers and aftermarket.
AFAIK B/Davis don't make em now but may have to check again. HDT had a die years ago but dumped it....
mmmmmmmmm Charcoal Chicken!!!!
Grant..
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Posted 16 August 2011 - 08:12 PM
I really hope these long range tanks come to fruition. Love to fit up an 80L tank to mine (don't think I'll love having to fill it up though!)
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Posted 30 November 2011 - 11:28 AM
Any progress or updates on the long range fuel tanks?
Edited by antelopeslr5000, 30 November 2011 - 11:29 AM.
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Posted 01 December 2011 - 01:21 PM
Seems anyone with one is suspiciously absent or shy.
I know there are some still around and in use but currently don't have any details of specific owners........
Grant..
I know there are some still around and in use but currently don't have any details of specific owners........
Grant..
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Posted 01 December 2011 - 03:17 PM
I too would like an 80 litre tank so I'm interested to see if this thread progresses.
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Posted 01 December 2011 - 05:12 PM
Never liked the aluminum tanks or that look for a road car. You get enough attention from over zealous police without having a bright low hanging 120litre tank attracting you more unwanted attention. Since the 80's I found it better to just cut the std tanks in half then add 2-3 inches (aprox 80litre) to the middle and mod the sender. Not rocket science and sanded/painted up it looks like a dead standard tank.
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Posted 02 December 2011 - 02:05 AM
AFIK the band was fitted aftermarket.
Never thought there was a long range option on Torana unless the HQ-HZ tank was fitted.
I've heard that before but never seen it done,
Can a HQ-HZ tank fit in a Torana? And if so, is there many mods to get it fitted?
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Posted 02 December 2011 - 10:02 AM
The only long rang tank that ever cam from the factory was fitted to Wayne Negus's car. From memery i think the factory joined 2 bottom sections together to make it.
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Posted 02 December 2011 - 02:57 PM
Can a HQ-HZ tank fit in a Torana?
After buggering around with the straps, I got one to fit. But i disposed of the car before getting the filler neck right.
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Posted 02 December 2011 - 05:03 PM
I remember seeing a tank about a month ago that had been modified to be an 80lt. Had to dig around to find it but here it is, looks ok I think.
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Posted 02 December 2011 - 05:56 PM
After buggering around with the straps, I got one to fit. But i disposed of the car before getting the filler neck right.
thats very interesting,
im going to go back to petrol in the near future,
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Posted 02 December 2011 - 09:52 PM
The width of the HQ tank sits in nicely between the rails. Have fun with the exhaust if you're running fatties on the rear.
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Chopper
I take it you had no spare wheel bump in the floor?
Was it removed so the boot floor was flat?
Ian
I take it you had no spare wheel bump in the floor?
Was it removed so the boot floor was flat?
Ian
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I sold the car I started the conversion on 4 years ago, but I think I did remove the hump.
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Posted 05 December 2011 - 01:24 PM
There used to be a white SS (very similar in looks to Polar8) in Albury that had an HZ wagon tank in it I believe.. Looked awesome from behind.
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Posted 05 December 2011 - 05:17 PM
After buggering around with the straps, I got one to fit. But i disposed of the car before getting the filler neck right.
How far out was the filler neck ?
I'm only running 225's I've got a small tub there now that looks like a small drop tank that holds the LPG tank in it
Grant , any pics of that car?
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