Gas Tank Replacement

[nicka]

I'm looking at purchasing a new gas tank. It's for a '71 Barracuda.  I want the 4 vent side style which came with the car.  It will be setup with a carb. Not sure on the sending unit right now.  I see that there are several types of material. They have stainless, ni-tern, and zinc. Some vendors are selling the Spectra Premium. Not sure what material is being used for the Spectra Premium? I was searching the site and someone mentioned the existing fuels maybe a factor?  How shiny is the stainless?  I want it close to original as possible.

[anlauto]

You can't go wrong with a Spectra Premium 

[Chryco Psycho]

Might as well support Roseville & Get a discount

[JH27N0B]

When I needed a new Spectra gas tank for my 71 Challenger 8 or 9 years ago, I don't recall if there were multiple choices for material.  Mine did look original though.
I got the best deal from Rock Auto then maybe Roseville is same price but either way both are sponsors.

[Rich G.]

You definitely don't need stainless. Go with a good stock replacement and then replace it in another 40 years!

[CudaMoparRay]

You definitely don't need stainless. Go with a good stock replacement and then replace it in another 40 years!

That's exactly what I would do because in 40 years we'll have flying cars with no gas tanks anyway 

[340challconvert]

Roseville looks like a good deal
Complete kit; tank, j hooks, pad, grommet, straps, and sending unit for $285
and you get a club discount

https://www.rosevillemoparts.com/product/fuel-tank-kit-complete-e-body-cuda-and-challenger-70-74/

[nicka]

Checking the Roseville site.  Is the "Galvinized" aka Galvanized tank either zinc or ni-terne or stainless?  Also, not sure on the sending unit.  Guessing I can't go wrong with the larger 3/8 sending unit for either big block or small block. 

[340challconvert]

Checking the Roseville site.  Is the "Galvinized" aka Galvanized tank either zinc or ni-terne or stainless?  Also, not sure on the sending unit.  Guessing I can't go wrong with the larger 3/8 sending unit for either big block or small block.

Just some thoughts on this; I purchased the fuel tank, pad, hangers, j hooks, and sending unit separately.  Looking back, I would have purchased this package from Roseville; all in one and no hassles IMO. I purchased a Specta gas tank CR8B. Nice tank (Canadian made); was described as having "NI Terne steel with corrosion protection. The cost of buying the components separate exceeded the price of the Roseville deal.  I preferred a stock looking tank; personally I would stay away from stainless. 
I believe that Roseville will give a choice of size with the sending units.

Anyway JMO
Good luck with what you decide.

[anlauto]

The size of your sending unit should match your main fuel line. No sense having a 3/8" sender if your fuel line is 5/16"

[Skdmark]

5/16 sending unit for small and big block, except 440-6 and Hemi. They use 3/8.
You should match the sending unit size to the hard fuel lines you are connecting it to.

Before installing the new sending unit, I would check it with an OHM meter.
The factory units will have a range of 10-70 ohms.

[nicka]

I forgot to mention that I need to purchase new fuel lines.  Whether I go small block of big block, it won't be stock.  I'm thinking about the larger fuel lines/sending unit.

[RUNCHARGER]

No downside to 3/8.

[nicka]

While at Carlisle, I picked up a Spectra Premium from Ted Stephens.

Thanks all

[CU-DUH!]

Might as well support Roseville & Get a discount

@Chryco Psycho, i'm doing very thing...how do I get the discount you are referring to?