Can't find a gas tank to fit the area that I have left for it. I,m thinking of welding my own, or having it welded after I bend it up.I want to run a in tank GM type fuel pump for TPI. Anyone out there done this? What kind of problems do I need to look out for? Thanks for your help.

Your profile doesn't say where you live but Rock Valley in Stillman Valley, Il has all kinds of tanks and they can make custom tanks for the TPI motors for you. Their address is Route 72 & Rothwell RD. Box 352 Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Phone# 1-800-344-1934 They may be able to help you. Hope this helps. Bill
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Bill Hicks DSRA Member

Easy way out..and surprisingly very dependable (I can vouch for it since I run one and I turned most friends on to 'em also.). Go to a BoatUS marine store near you with measurements in hand and tell 'em you need a tank ??" x ??" x ??" and they'll let ya root through the books and maybe the back room if your lucky and ya should come away with one in hand with sending unit if you chose to buy.

The tanks are darn near fullproof made of extra heavy duty (I'm talkin a quarter inch thick here) polypropelene (plastic) that WILL NOT crack or bust. You can beat it with a hammer all day long and it refuses to break or crack.

Prices around here go $125 to $500 (you can get 'em to throw in a sending unit for a few bucks more or do it yourself later) depending on size. Sure beats paying 500 +

If ya dont have a BoatUS store close visit www.boatus.com

See ya
Grant
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Dipstick Streetrod Association Member
If ya aint throwin' sparks ya aint low enough!

Overspray; I did exactly what you want to do. Took 18 ga. SS bent it into rectangular box. bend the end caps into 3/8" to 1/2" high trays install into main tank [backwards] then its easy to seal weld [TIG] ends need very little if any filler. go to junkyard chisel out late model GM sending ,fuel pump, snap ring bayonet fitting etc. weld it into new tank. now you have float, sending unit, fuel pump, pickup, vent fitting, and rollover check valve all in one unit.
Dave

Thanks for the info. Hadn't thought about doing the ends like you suggest, but your idea would certianly save a lot of warpping. Did you put any baffles in your tank? It wont be a big tank, but I think a baffle to stop the sloushing might be a good idea. Thank for your help.