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> -6 oil tank kits?
mb911
post Feb 13 2017, 03:58 PM
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I know there are a ton of diy people here and since I am having another order of oil tanks laser cut I was wondering if anyone might be interested in a complete kit where you or a local welder could complete? They would be priced very attractively so it would be worth your while. Let me know who would be interested and would figure prices according to interest.
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post Feb 13 2017, 07:23 PM
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And for the non concours set,... How about a build-concept where the tanks are built out of a one piece multi layer casting of, say,.. high temp resistant carbon fiber composite / kinda like race cars do it,... er... vacuum formed to exact spec to original / to fit the cutouts in the 914 engine bay and with mounting hardware built in. hmmm This is more interesting than the carbon fiber engine hatch i am delivering all over God's Creation... and having to put you guys thru the,... well you know...

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post Feb 13 2017, 08:43 PM
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QUOTE(forrestkhaag @ Feb 13 2017, 08:23 PM) *

And for the non concours set,... How about a build-concept where the tanks are built out of a one piece multi layer casting of, say,.. high temp resistant carbon fiber composite / kinda like race cars do it,... er... vacuum formed to exact spec to original / to fit the cutouts in the 914 engine bay and with mounting hardware built in. hmmm This is more interesting than the carbon fiber engine hatch i am delivering all over God's Creation... and having to put you guys thru the,... well you know...

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In all seriousness, Ben is talking about a product that he currently makes (I have one in my car) he just recently improved (laser cut) and is trying to deliver to the 914 community in an optional lower cost, DIY kit.
Carbon fiber is certainly an interesting high tech material but not always the first choice for a project where limited budgets and small production runs are a concern.
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mb911   -6 oil tank kits?   Feb 13 2017, 03:58 PM
jd74914   Cool ideal. I might be interested. :)   Feb 13 2017, 04:31 PM
BeatNavy   I want to hear more. I may be in the market later...   Feb 13 2017, 04:58 PM
porschetub   I want to hear more. I may be in the market late...   Feb 13 2017, 08:56 PM
jmill   :idea: hmm. One can't have too many oil tanks...   Feb 13 2017, 07:02 PM
914forme   Oh I am in for that, my son in law welds tanks for...   Feb 13 2017, 07:14 PM
mepstein   I'll take a kit. Will you weld it for me? :l...   Feb 13 2017, 07:18 PM
forrestkhaag   And for the non concours set,... How about a build...   Feb 13 2017, 07:23 PM
mepstein   And for the non concours set,... How about a buil...   Feb 13 2017, 08:43 PM
Perry Kiehl   Velios tried making fiberglass oil tanks years ago...   Feb 13 2017, 07:47 PM
mb911   Guys it would be of 5052 h32 aluminum just like th...   Feb 14 2017, 06:08 AM
Mark Henry   So how much do you think these puppies will cost? ...   Feb 14 2017, 06:57 AM
mb911   So how much do you think these puppies will cost?...   Feb 14 2017, 09:40 AM
Mark Henry   On fiber glass tanks, they can handle the oil no p...   Feb 14 2017, 07:35 AM
mb911   So do we have 3 or 4 in for this?   Feb 14 2017, 04:26 PM
BeatNavy   Ben, I'm still interested, although I'm no...   Feb 14 2017, 05:31 PM
mb911   Ok so official pricing is $350 shipped usps. ...   Feb 16 2017, 05:52 PM
914forme   Ok so official pricing is $350 shipped usps....   Mar 3 2017, 08:04 PM
mb911   Oh and if your looking for them to be welded add 3...   Feb 16 2017, 05:54 PM
914forme   Nice price :Qarl:   Feb 16 2017, 09:30 PM
t collins   interested, please post pics of the kit being off...   Feb 25 2017, 09:29 AM
mb911   Will do when they comeback from laser cutter. I ha...   Feb 25 2017, 11:49 AM
mb911   They are ordered so just waiting for them to come ...   Mar 4 2017, 07:23 AM
mb911   Just received 1st pieces. Looks nice.   Mar 7 2017, 09:34 AM
mb911   So the samples I got were not ready for selling as...   Apr 7 2017, 02:03 PM
t collins   What are the options for the hose fittings and are...   Apr 7 2017, 03:45 PM
mb911   What are the options for the hose fittings and ar...   Apr 7 2017, 04:46 PM
mb911   I know we have talked about this several times. Th...   May 4 2017, 07:56 AM
mb911   Will have a few more kits ready today. Will sell e...   Dec 3 2017, 12:37 PM


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