RS/RSR Fuel Tanks

[j911brick]

It looks like somebody is reproducing 110L plastic tanks. Does anybody know where to get one or how much they cost?

[mrg3.6]

It looks like somebody is reproducing 110L plastic tanks. Does anybody know where to get one or how much they cost?

See http://www.sgracingclassic.com/store...0659abcb4f1292

Martin

[boba]

You can contact info@kfz-kauert.de

[j911brick]

You can contact info@kft-kauert.de

SO how much was it? There was one at Hershey the guy wanted $4,500 for which I thought was steep for a reproduction. They can probably be made $300-$400. The other web site noted wants $3,000 euro which is still roughly $4,500. I know of a place in Iowa that makes large plastic tanks and they could probably make a tank like this. The process is not difficult.

[j911brick]

So who is making the RSR exhaust/muffler?

[e72phil]

I met the guy in Essen who is making these tanks and mufflers. he is right into historic race car preparation, especially early 911's.

The RSR tank is made from the original mould which was found after many years searching and repaired at great cost. they also apparently got the original manufacturer to remake the tanks again using original plastic, so the tanks are indeed "original" and have the correct date stamp and can be considered a true RSR tank.

I have tried emailing the guy but no answer so am reluctant to post an address. If I get a response, I will advise.

But $4500 is about what you will have to pay to get one. If someone thinks they can get them made cheaper, go for it. But I imagine the $100,000+ mould cost might be a bit of a deterrent.

[e72phil]

Hi Raj, in this case, I think its different because the guy found the original tank mould, repaired it, and made some tanks form it again.

I have this same muffler and use it on my 911R recreation and its an extremely authentic looking muffler and not that crazy a price (cheaper than your plastic light covers). So I believe there are some good items out there at reasonable prices, but there will always be entrepreneurs looking to make a buck if they can. Look at the Cibie lights repros being offered around at present.....

[j911brick]

The RSR tank is made from the original mould which was found after many years searching and repaired at great cost. they also apparently got the original manufacturer to remake the tanks again using original plastic, so the tanks are indeed "original" and have the correct date stamp and can be considered a true RSR tank.

At the risk of splitting hairs, the grain of the finish did not look right to me; at least not like any real tank I have ever seen.

When I was at the factory that makes the tanks in Iowa it did not look like a complicated molding process. I will try to call tomorrow and see what they tell me.

[mrg3.6]

But $4500 is about what you will have to pay to get one. If someone thinks they can get them made cheaper, go for it. But I imagine the $100,000+ mould cost might be a bit of a deterrent.

.... and at the end of the day how many units will you actually sell - for any commercial enterprise probably not worth getting out of bed for much less money.

Saying that - now where can I find a cheap one ?

Martin

[e72phil]

You're right. People do this for commercial reasons, even members of this board.

Making those tanks is not exactly a " hobby business". One of our local guys here in Melbourne cuts down std steel tanks, hand fabricates a new top, and welds them together to make a steel version of the 110L tank. And these are still around $2000 ea.

I have made and offered a few small items on this board that helped people out. I covered my costs and the parts were only a few bucks each. Am currently having some special clips made that allow you to mount older style radios back into the dash of early 911's. Its been a lot of stuffing around and I had to order 500 pcs. Parts will still be a reasonable cost but again, I have to cover my time as I run my own business and (my) time is money.

I purchased some rear brake adaptor plates for an early 911 off a guy on this board a while back. They cost $300 . I was happy to be able to get them. Sure, i could have probably made them myself - but at what cost ?