most correct gas tank out there

[JRSully]

It has been a while since I had to get one, Does Quanta still make the most correct (quality) repro gas tank for the late 60's GM stuff.? Any new players in that arena that are worthy.? Thnx in advance

[1969L78Nova]

Have you looked at Spectra....Made in North America. Superb quality !

[Donnie]

Quanta and Spectra are the same company if I remember right.

[SS427]

Spectra sells to Quanta. The best price I have found is at rockauto.com

[Steve Shauger]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Quanta and Spectra are the same company if I remember right. </div></div>



Quanta is a different company. Spectra is a Canadian company and they were a supplier that GM used in the past. I use their tanks and they are nice and accurate.
http://www.spectrapremium.com/home.html

[69L78]

Are these better than the NOS GM ones?

[Steve Shauger]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69L78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are these better than the NOS GM ones? </div></div>

The NOS ones I had gotten have had shelf damage, which is why I use the Spectra gas tank. They look identical.

[m22mike]

I like the Specta as well, and agree 100% about NOS tanks, there always goobered up, not worth messing with. JMO

[JRSully]

Thx for the replies, decision made. Another question, for a frame off restored driver, what are the best methods for keeping the tank looking fresh/new.? I know the welded seems should be cleared with something to prevent rusting, any other ideas out there.? Thx again

[Salvatore]

Honestly Jim, I just clean mine up and wax it once and a while. Looks good for 10 years now on the camaro.

[Mr70]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRSully</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thx for the replies, decision made. Another question, for a frame off restored driver, what are the best methods for keeping the tank looking fresh/new.? I know the welded seems should be cleared with something to prevent rusting, any other ideas out there.? Thx again </div></div>


After you get your brand new tank,give it a good even solvent wiping on the outside,then wipe a coat of Boeshield T-9 all over it.
I've done this every fall before storage &amp; it still looks brand new.

[XXXGoldL34M20]

I Have a Spectra Gas tank and it was cleaned really well with brake cleaner then wiped dry.
I then put a Satin Clear coat of Tremclad rust paint on with a clean rag.
I havent touched the tank in years.

[70post]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Spectra sells to Quanta. The best price I have found is at rockauto.com </div></div>

Yes...Everyone started calling these Spectra Premium-made tanks &quot;Quanta&quot; tanks as Quanta just happened to be the first large seller of these to the restoration community in the US.

Spectra Premium makes them and as mentioned before, check around...RockAuto is always good and they won't hammer you on shipping costs like a lot of the other vendors will. They all get shipped in a box that you sort of look at and say &quot;oh no...I hoped it's not messed up&quot; but usually arrives in great shape. If you have a problem, RockAuto is also VERY GOOD about rectifying it.

Fortunately there's been a lot of competition amongst the resellers here...prices (and shipping) have come WAY DOWN since Quanta was the &quot;only game in town&quot;.

[SS427]

I have ordered MANY tanks over the years and only the ones coming from Rock Auto have ever come damaged. That does not make ANY sense since they are all packaged the same and all mine have come via UPS or FedEx. On the flip side, Rock Auto always rectifies it within a day so I plan ahead if necessary. They are very easy to deal with and far cheaper than anywhere else.