Would you buy a brand new 71 -73 Maverick/Comet Gas Tank?

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  1. Stefan

    Stefan Big Cheese Administrator

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    JOEXR793 is working out a deal with Spectra Premium Industries (SPI), a company that specializes in gas tanks, to produce a gas tank for the 1971 - 1973 Maverick and Comet. The price of a brand new gas tank would be around $225 - $277 US dollars and it would be available through local distributors.

    In order for this to become a reality, there must be a high enough demand for the tanks in order for SPI to produce them. So if you are seriously interested in a gas tank, please respond to this thread with how many you would purchase.

    Members who are interested in buying one or more tanks:
    1. Dave Boyer (2)
    2. Chuck Stalnaker (2)
    3. RegL404 (1)
    4. Columbus Comet (1)
    5. JOEXR793 (3)
    6. Rayzorsharp (1)
    7. Maverick1970 (1)
    Total: 11
     
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    Stefan, Sep 11, 2007
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  2. Hawkco

    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

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    Stefan, would a poll work for this? List 1,2,3, more than 3, and none. That would keep from having to maintain a running tally throughout the thread.
     
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  3. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I would buy 2 at least. But isn't the 74 tank the same as the 71-73???
     
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  4. Stefan

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    A list would be more effective, as it could be sent to the company.
     
    Stefan, Sep 11, 2007
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    74-77 tanks are a little deeper in the back. when you swap to small bumpers a little bit if the tank is visable below the rear valence. 70-73 tanks slant up so its not visable
     
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  6. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I don't think so, my 74 has the same tank as my 73 did, I just went out and checked the one off my first 74 and the 74 Comet I cut up. Those other tanks are listed 75 and on.
     
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  7. MaverickConnect

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    I would buy 2 to start and 1 to 2 a month from there on.
     
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    I would buy one.
     
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    I would buy one.
     
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  10. JOEXR793

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    I would buy 3,,,
     
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  11. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Yes....1974 tank is a tapered tank like the 1971-1973.
     
    Craig Selvey, Sep 12, 2007
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  12. FoMoDave

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    I would buy one but not at that price!
     
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  13. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I would buy one to start with...another one later for another car I've got to do.
     
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    I would buy one.
     
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