'32 Vintique gas tank cracked

[Hotrodvideo]

Anyone ever have a Vintique tank crack? It cracked right near the LH seam.

If somebody has had this happen, is it from stress?

I'm using an original '32 frame with spreader bar and I have the correct rubber gaskets and bolts from Roy Nacewicz. I didn't think I would have any problems like this!

[ford38v8]

This being a major safety issue, I think you are due a $$$$ apology from Vintique.

[Hotrodvideo]

I have no way of proving anything though. I bought it from Speedway and for all I know, someone could have dropped it and it caused the crack??

I assume Vintique tests these tanks before they ship them anywhere right?

[DICK SPADARO]

Even from your post it is hard to determine the root of your problem. A picture may be more helpful but the first call should be to the vendor you purchased the tank from and then if necessary to the manufacturer making them aware of the situation. I am sure if the tank is defective they would want to see the failure also. To respond to your question my first inquiry would be, where is the crack in the tank body or in the pinchweld seam? My second question is how is tour tank fastened in the frame?

[Hotrodvideo]

Here's a picture, it's just below where it's brazed. The steel has bubbled out right where it cracked but you really can't see it in the picture.

Like I said, it's bolted down using hardware from Roy Nacewicz in the stock holes in the frame and there is a spreader bar on it too.

[Kurt in NJ]

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Looks like the metal was too hot, oxidised, I have done it myself--but not on a gas tank, and given that it is in a stressed area any repair with glue will probably not last

[Gumpy]

speedway should make good on the tank .....thats a factory defect and they should replace!!

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by Hotrodvideo

Anyone ever have a Vintique tank crack? It cracked right near the LH seam.

If somebody has had this happen, is it from stress?

I'm using an original '32 frame with spreader bar and I have the correct rubber gaskets and bolts from Roy Nacewicz. I didn't think I would have any problems like this!

I still haven't seen the post where you discussed the problem with Vintique or Speedway. There will always be defects with manufactured parts. The real test of the company is how they handle the problem. Please post how they handle the problem as that is very important to everyone.

Charlie Stephens

[Hotrodvideo]

I e-mailed Vintique on Friday, have not heard back from them yet.

The only problem I might have is that I MIG welded some threads onto the top of the filler neck because I wanted a screw on cap. I doubt that is why there is a crack in it, it's about a foot from where the crack is and I took my time so that the tank didn't heat up to much and distort, but either way they'll say it was my fault.

I took it to a tank expert to have it checked out, we'll see what he says.

[TJ]

You will probably not hear from Vintique. I had one of their steering wheels that cracked and they did not return my calls. I then contacted the vendor who sold me the wheel and he sent me a new wheel after I shiiped the old one to him. The vendor says he buys a lot of stuff from them and he would have them take care of it with him. You may have a problem if you modified the tank.

[jimTN]

Worst case, clean the metal real well and lay the solder to it.

[rotorwrench]

I don't know how vintiques manufactures their tanks but a sign of brazing just doesn't seem like a way to do one. It almost sounds like a previous repair. I've repaired a lot of tanks by brazing them but it's hit or miss about leakage at the repair area. I always pressure check them with soapy water after a repair then re-braze until the leak is GONE. It's a b!tch doing one with water in it but it has always worked for me. Don't like big KaBooms!

Kerby

[DICK SPADARO]

Lets take a hint here, this is not the place to handle a dispute with a defective product, nor will E mailing the manufacturer directly. This will not speed up the process as there is no trail that you even purchased the product from them, it could have been purchased damaged at a flea market and it would appear to be a scam to get something for free.

This is one of the important points of dealing with reputable vendors, if you have a problem or experience a defective part from a manufacturer they can act as an advocate or referee to help you in a positive resolution to your problem.

Your first step is to call the company you purchased the product from, and begin a process to resolve the defect. That means CALL to the customer service telephone line, Call doesn't mean e-mail, it means call in person. If you call in person you eliminate the BS of multiple cryptic messages to resolve an issue, that take forever and gets everyone frustrated. Make sure that you find your purchase receipt or have an idea of the approximate time you purchased the part so it could be referenced on a computer record. Keep track of the customer service persons name and follow their instructions regarding the procedure for returning the part for evaluation. Doing so will reverse the chain of distribution so you can resolve your issue.

[ford38v8]

Dick, good on ya. So many times we kick the can back and forth here with no resolve in sight or even possible from this Forum. It takes someone like you to speak up and tell it like it is.

Hotrodvideo, let's hear how you faired after following the correct procedure as Dick suggests.

[TagMan]

Originally Posted by DICK SPADARO

Lets take a hint here, this is not the place to handle a dispute with a defective product, nor will E mailing the manufacturer directly. This will not speed up the process as there is no trail that you even purchased the product from them, it could have been purchased damaged at a flea market and it would appear to be a scam to get something for free.

This is one of the important points of dealing with reputable vendors, if you have a problem or experience a defective part from a manufacturer they can act as an advocate or referee to help you in a positive resolution to your problem.

Your first step is to call the company you purchased the product from, and begin a process to resolve the defect. That means CALL to the customer service telephone line, Call doesn't mean e-mail, it means call in person. If you call in person you eliminate the BS of multiple cryptic messages to resolve an issue, that take forever and gets everyone frustrated. Make sure that you find your purchase receipt or have an idea of the approximate time you purchased the part so it could be referenced on a computer record. Keep track of the customer service persons name and follow their instructions regarding the procedure for returning the part for evaluation. Doing so will reverse the chain of distribution so you can resolve your issue.

As a former Customer Service Rep, I totally agree with Dick's suggestions. Most Service Reps actually enjoy trying to straighten out problems and help the customer. Give them something to work with to help you. DO NOT start out with an attitude ! That's the surest way to decrease your Reps interest in trying to help.

[FlatheadTed]

If you plan on brazing it run the car with the exhaused pipe in the filler hole of the tank for a hour .then weld it no water .no ca bang

[HotRodmicky]

Did you use the spring loaded bolts to mount the tank???
On a stock chassis you need that.
Not so much on aftermarket(boxed etc)

[Hotrodvideo]

Yes, again I used the correct mounting hardware from Roy Nacewicz. The RH bolt is spring loaded only, the LH bolts are regular bolts and nuts.

Vintique does not have a ph to call on their website, only an e-mail address.

[B-O-B]

As you have stated in your post you modified the tank so I doubt you will get any recourse. Most warranties state not valid if modified. I know you stated it was not in the area of the crack. I would start with contacting speedway first.

[Bob C]

Did a search and this came up. Vintique (714) 634-1932