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Spitfire Source of replacement Spit fuel tank?

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AustinJim

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I'm restoring a 78 Spitfire that sat in a barn for 11 years. The top of the fuel tank is perferated in many places. It looks like I'll have to replace it instead of having it repaired (although if someone disagrees I'd like to hear how to repair it). My questions is: where should I get a replacement tank from? One just went on ebay for $40 which is a lot less than the $300 or so for new ones. There's also a new replica tank available on ebay made out of heavier metal
(click here to see ebay listing).
I'd be interested in hearing opinions.
Thanks!
Jim
 
If you can get a Good one for under $100 I would do so.
You might be able to repair the existing one with fibreglass if you just have pinholes but I would be concerned about rust particles getting in the fuel, and the rust spreading.
A leaky tank is obviusly very hazardous.
Simon.
 
Followup:
I purchased a tank from Team Triumph that has been reconditioned by Renu. They've coated the inside and outside with something that looks like tar but is hard, not sticky. Here's a link to the Team Triumph page describing the tank. It's $175 plus $25 core charge and comes with a lifetime guarantee. It seems that perforated tanks are not uncommon so I went for the lifetime guarantee. The tank installed fine and I didn't have any problems. Well, no problems except that my fuel level sending unit is completely corroded so I'll have to replace that also!
 
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