'72 Maverick (I need help!!!)

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  1. JDV1992

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    I am in the process of restoring a '72 Maverick and was looking for a way to get a replacement gas tank for the car. Is there any place that anybody knows of that I can get a replacement tank at or something I can do to the tank to get it back in good shape? I have a '72 Maverick 3.3 L. Any help would be amazing.
     
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    Radiator shops can boil the tank and fix any pinholes. Idk where to get a 72 tank. I have a 71 and had to put a 77 tank in (19 gallon instead of 15)
     
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    I have called every Radiator shop in 50 miles of me and they all say they can't do it.
     
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    Where are you located?
     
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    http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1132254,parttype,6268

    here's one that they have new. It's for a 76 but it should work with longer bolts and bending your straps.. (can someone support or deny for me?) Uses a different top vent too, so u'd wanna pick up one of those. Maybe fresh O-rings when you put it back in too. Just another option for ya. Good Luck!:thumbs2:
    Oh- I think saw a coupon code somewhere on here for %5 off rockauto. Do a search
     
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    Im located in Charlotte, NC.
     
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    I heard that this should work, but never heard if it has worked.
     
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    Hello, I have a 72 Mav, the last owner put in a 65 mustang tank. He told me he kept the Mav sending unit. Gas Gauge work for 2 years after the swap.
    Tony
     
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    Do you have a I have a '72 Maverick, 3.3 L engine, 4 Door?
     
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    It is a 72 Grabber with a 302. There is a great Gas Tank how to,just do a search for gas tank up grade mod. The engine size or body style should not matter with the 65 Mustang tank. It is 16 gallons.

    Good Luck
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    Do you quite possibly have a link or the website it was on?
     
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    Just go to Tech Articles is on this site. Then go to :1971 - 1973 Gas Tank Upgrade

    Tony
     
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    It works, lots of us have used the 76 tanks on older cars. It's been discussed at least a hundred times...(y)
     
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    Yup it works! I have it on my mav. No problems :tiphat:
     
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    Oh! And welcome to the forum from Boone, NC! :Welcome:
    The radiator shops in raleigh do boiling, if u're ever out that way
     
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