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08-19-2010, 11:33 PM
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Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
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SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
FYI: They're made in Canada.
Got mine in yesterday (Wed) a.m. I ordered it Sunday and it shipped Monday from Rock Auto. Arrived in excellent shape and looks good. It was cheaper than most of the ones I checked and shipping was about half what others quoted me. Overall very satisfied. |
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08-19-2010, 11:37 PM
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
How much?
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08-20-2010, 12:39 AM
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
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08-20-2010, 12:58 AM
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
Let us know how the installation goes, eh.
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08-20-2010, 09:31 AM
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
Total cost was $183.
I installed it the same day and about the only thing I noticed was some of the mounting holes were slightly off center. Not enough to preven the bolts from going in, though. One other thing that has to be done on some of these tanks is to realign the filler neck once it's installed so it's centered on the cab hole. I've had to do it on other tanks and found the easiest way to do it is to insert a long wooden pole in the filler neck (like a shovel handle or simlar) wrapped with a shop cloth for cushioning and pry the filler in the direction you want it to go. I'll be completing the installation today when I go fill it up and drive it around. I will be checking on the gas smell problem. |
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08-20-2010, 01:52 PM
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
More FYI:
Filled up the tank -5 gals from a container and 16 at the pump - and drove around town for a few miles. No gas smell and no danger of blowing up.  As I mentioned in my other post, I have been driving around with a slight gas smell for a couple of years. Part of it I know was the cap since I couldn't get one to fit tight enough on my 10-12 yr old tank. But, the smell got worse and I found a few microscopic holes in the bottom of the tank. Just big enough to allow fumes but not big enough to leave any puddles on the cab floor. The cap does fit better on this new one. Seems to seal the filler just snug enough. |
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08-20-2010, 05:54 PM
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
We sell those just for info. They should fit fine
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08-20-2010, 06:42 PM
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Its a Truck Thing......
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Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
Good Info guys.....
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08-26-2010, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: cincinnati, ohio
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
Thanks a lot!! I just ordered mine
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08-27-2010, 06:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Russellville, Arkansas
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
When I check RockAuto it says they're $367. How'd you get that price? I'm looking for a new one also, and would like the Specre Premium myself. Thanks.
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08-27-2010, 06:29 PM
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Location: Russellville, Arkansas
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
MGBMike, didn't see Spectra Premiums on your website, What's your price. By the way, got some of my previous order in, Thanksss.
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08-27-2010, 06:42 PM
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Active Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
Holy smackerel! Can they go up over 100% that quick? Mine was without eec and it looks like all they have is with eec.
Something is either screwed up or I got the last one before they doubled their prices. I'd give them a call. |
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08-27-2010, 07:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: cincinnati, ohio
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
I bought one last night and it said there was only 1 w/o eec left after the one I bought.....
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08-27-2010, 10:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Russellville, Arkansas
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Re: SPECTRA PREMIUM gas tanks
I saw tanks to pans has them for $187 but then $53 shipping. Thats still better than anywhere else though.
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