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(Message started by: Nunnspoet on Dec 1^st, 2015, 8:06am)

Title: Petrol Tank Straps
Post by Nunnspoet on Dec 1^st, 2015, 8:06am

Hi.

I am in need of 2 offside Petrol Tank straps and I seem to remember that somebody on here had sourced a Supplier , but I can't find the thread :(. Can someone please remind me where to look?

Mike

8)

Title: Re: Petrol Tank Straps
Post by Simmo on Dec 1^st, 2015, 8:25am

Mike, I'll look for the thread BUT if you have a look at Toolstation (http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p76295) you will see they do strapping in their Builders Metalwork.The material is very strong and I'm sure you could shape up suitable brackets. The one thing that is always mentioned is protecting the actual tank from rubbing etc. :)

Update:- This is the thread you wanted (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Problems;action=display;num=1392368445;start=1#1) Scorpio Mike provides the answer. ;D

Title: Re: Petrol Tank Straps
Post by PJDavis on Dec 1^st, 2015, 10:07am

Yep, I've got a new tank ready for fitting. I went to local Ford who want £95 for the only strap that's in stock. I'll make a couple I reckon. I'll get a hold of an old inner-tube and cut it up to act as a barrier between.

Title: Re: Petrol Tank Straps
Post by Nunnspoet on Dec 2^nd, 2015, 9:03am

8). Thanks for your advice folks. I found an old strap which will do nicely :) I am dead chuffed really as my metal working skills are nil. Can't solder, weld or do woodwork etc. Me parents wanted me to earn a living using me brain.... Didn't work out that way at all, but never mind I'm happy, aaaaannnnnnddddd I have 3 Scorpios!!

Best regards

Mike ;D

Title: Re: Petrol Tank Straps
Post by amigafan2003 on Dec 2^nd, 2015, 10:31am

I made replacement straps out of stainless strips bought off eBay. Just keep the "hook" end from the old strap and fold the new strap through it - you'll know what I mean when you take the old strap off.

Title: Re: Petrol Tank Straps
Post by Nunnspoet on Dec 2^nd, 2015, 11:52am

Thanks mate.

Mike 8)