GAS TANKS
FAQ
about our gas tanks
What are our tanks made of?
Our tanks are constructed of an exclusive, special-ordered steel alloy.
How are they finished?
Our 1932-59 passenger car tanks are painted. Our later-year styles have corrosion-resistant
plating.
Who makes them and where are they made?
Our tanks are designed in the United States and made in Taiwan by a world class OEM (Original
Equipment Manufacturer) that specializes in making reproductions of original tanks for all kinds
of cars and trucks. Our own quality-control specialist oversees the manufacturing.
Are the tanks like the originals?
Yes. Each tank has been tooled from original new-old-stock Ford tanks and the original Ford
blueprints. The Drake Team’s R&D department works closely with the OEM on these complex
projects.
What is the Bob Drake guarantee?
Our parts are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. We will refund
the purchase price shown on your original invoice, or replace any part found to be defective in
workmanship and/or materials, for up to 30 days after the shipping date.
How are our tanks tested?
Our OEM facility tests each tank by pressurizing it with air at 30 p.s.i. and submersing it in water to
make certain that it has no leaks. (Air bubbles reveal defects.) We also test the tanks a second time
in our facility by the same method.
What do we do with defective tanks?
We destroy any tanks that reveal air bubbles in our pressurized, underwater test. We also dispose
of any tanks that are badly damaged or dented in shipping to our facility in Grants Pass, Oregon.
We consider tanks with small dents that don’t cause any loss of functionality acceptable.
How do we package our tanks for shipping?
We ship each tank in a heavy cardboard box and rarely experience any damage.
How long will our tanks last?
Lets face it. The original steel tanks that Ford made have lasted 70 years and more. They can last
longer with special care. Our tanks will probably never need to be replaced in your lifetime.
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