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andyp123
GTM on order
Joined: Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:44 am
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 Heerey fuel tank Hi everyone, I am looking for a fuel tank to sit in the Vee of my Heerey GTM, does anyone have one they would sell? Thanks
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| Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:54 am |
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kano nordie
On the Road
Joined: Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:47 am
Posts: 967
Location: Kano north Nigeria
GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Heerey fuel tank Hi Andy,
I made a steel tank to fit in my old Cox long ago and worked well until rust got into carbs, my current car had an alli tank made by Jedi Race Cars after supplying a cardboard template, the Vee tank was never a standard from Cox, Heerey, etc, back in the day a Mini tank was used, or a rectangular tank sitting in the front subframe with a place to fit the spare wheel on top.
If you have a local welder/fabricator and supply with card templates that's about the only way you will get a Vee tank
John
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andyp123
GTM on order
Joined: Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:44 am
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Re: Heerey fuel tank I have found someone that can make me an alloy tank for the vee, it’s a great use of space.
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AndrewC
GTM on order
Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:05 am
Posts: 8
Location: Sweden
GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Heerey fuel tank Good idea to make an alloy tank.
Just for the record I have a Heerey coupe, K registration, that has a steel fuel tank in the vee.
It was fitted from new as a standard option.
AndrewC
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West
Admin, and Coupe Nutter
Joined: Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:34 pm
Posts: 1762
Location: In the workshop
GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Heerey fuel tank What is the capacity of the Tank that sits in the vee?
Got a vague memory of 10.5 gallons?
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grizzler73
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:25 pm
Posts: 165
GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Heerey fuel tank I have a GRP one that that sits in the Vee, came with my Heerey, I am replacing it with a 4 gallon alloy one that sits in front of the rad, but TurboCox has already has bagsies on it. If he ever comes to collect it... 
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kano nordie
On the Road
Joined: Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:47 am
Posts: 967
Location: Kano north Nigeria
GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Heerey fuel tank GRP tanks can be attacked by alcohol in petrol, I'm sure there was a ban on production bikes having grp tanks for this reason. so be careful!!
John
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grizzler73
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:25 pm
Posts: 165
GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Heerey fuel tank He only wants it as a template I think! I was going to chuck it in a skip!
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turbocox
Where is my Number Plate?
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:25 pm
Posts: 974
Location: Near Milton Keynes
GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Heerey fuel tank I’m still hear, 
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turbocox
Where is my Number Plate?
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:25 pm
Posts: 974
Location: Near Milton Keynes
GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Heerey fuel tank Send us a text when I can come get it.
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AndrewC
GTM on order
Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:05 am
Posts: 8
Location: Sweden
GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Heerey fuel tank I measured the Heerey Vee tank and it seems to have a capacity of 35 litres which is approx. 7 imp gallons (90% full) or 8,5 US gallons (90% full). A new tank could be made slightly taller getting a 2-3 imp gallon increased volume.
I thought it was a good position when I bought the kit, now I don't know if I want 7 gallons of petrol in front of my face. Also full that's 40 kg extra weight at a high roll centre.
Probably an alloy tank mounted low in the front subframe is a better option.
AndrewC
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grizzler73
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:25 pm
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GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Heerey fuel tank turbocox wrote: Send us a text when I can come get it. Touche TC! Once I can actually get back in the workshop I'll be in touch...
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grizzler73
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:25 pm
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GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Heerey fuel tank AndrewC wrote: I measured the Heerey Vee tank and it seems to have a capacity of 35 litres which is approx. 7 imp gallons (90% full) or 8,5 US gallons (90% full). A new tank could be made slightly taller getting a 2-3 imp gallon increased volume.
I thought it was a good position when I bought the kit, now I don't know if I want 7 gallons of petrol in front of my face. Also full that's 40 kg extra weight at a high roll centre.
Probably an alloy tank mounted low in the front subframe is a better option.
AndrewC This is how I did mine, though it is only 4.5 Gallons 
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turbocox
Where is my Number Plate?
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:25 pm
Posts: 974
Location: Near Milton Keynes
GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Heerey fuel tank grizzler73 wrote: turbocox wrote: Send us a text when I can come get it. Touche TC! Once I can actually get back in the workshop I'll be in touch... 
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Fergtm
GTM delivered
Joined: Tue Jan 14, 2020 11:06 pm
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Re: Heerey fuel tank I can vouch for ethanol eating into a glass fibre Heerey V tank - it basically unglued the top half from the bottom, entire seam popped open on two sides. However, fixed by using an epoxy tank coating, which resists ethanol.
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