A couple of days ago, my buddy Raphael told me he was just about to finish the copper fuel tank he was building from scratch for his model A three window coupe project. So I took my camera and visited him at his workshop.
The details and the finish just blew me away.
The filler neck was turned from a chunk of brass.
Same for the fuel line connections.
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sehr edel; wie hat er den dicht bekommen oder ist das cu nur die hülle?
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks awesome!
ReplyDelete@ Brian: er hat die Fugen verlötet (sh letztes Bild), und der Tank wird noch versiegelt.
ReplyDelete@ Sondre: oh yes, and he already sent me some progress pics from his mobile phone. stay tuned :-)
This is the most fab copper tank I have ever seen. I hope you can help me obtain some information about the copper (what gauge, weight, hardness?) or maybe just put me in touch with the tank fabricator, @brian
ReplyDeleteThe reason is, I am restoring a 1954 Italian Riva Speedboat ~ Read about it here~ http://www.esse-group.com/LTCB/
This boat was delivered with two copper fuel tanks in 1953 from Italy. We want to replicate the original tanks.
Any help greatly appreciated @CASUDI
Sure I can help you, I'll send you an e-mail with all the infos you need about the copper tank. Can I use the address on your restoration blog? That Riva boat has got an amazing history!
ReplyDeleteMarc
Thanks so much. Please use the email on the Riva post. I Look forward to all your info, this is going to be very helpful.
ReplyDeleteI am meeting with the tank fabricator on Friday, Extreme Metal and Paint http://www.extrememetalpaint.com/
@CASUDI
excellent job!
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