Mustang Gas Tanks
- Gas tank »Mustang«
- steel, bare, 3/8” petcock thread on left tank side
- volume: 12.5 l
- required gas cap: cam-style 1955-1982 / 1 x vented
- required petcock: 3/8” NPT or 2 x 1/4” NPT
- required petcock: 3/8” NPT or 2 x 1/4” NPT
- gross weight: 3.7 kg
If I think of choppers I see mustangs. Probably the most legendary gas tank of them all and certainly among the most beautiful ones.
Mustang Gas Tanks
When the Bobbers became Choppers in the early Sixties one of the mandatory changes was a small gas tank. Lacking a well-stocked aftermarket for Custom parts the boys had to be creative and used what was available from other bikes. The gas tank of Mom´s old little Mustang motorbike, for example, was just perfect with the right size and a nice teardrop shape. The Mustang was a lightweight motorcycle built by Gladden Products Corporation in Glendale, California, from 1946 to 1965. This style soon became popular and it didn´t take long before the first aftermarket gas tanks appeared which had adopted the design.
All gas tanks by W&W Cycles are delivered unpainted and unsealed. Before the paint job and final installation please consider the following:
- We consistently receive tight gas tanks from the manufacturers, both Custom and OEM replacements.
- Problems mostly occur during or after installation. Hence, before a pressure test and before painting - a probationary tensionless installation is highly recommended. Any leverage on the tank mounts spells trouble. Better use our selection of small parts.
- To avoid corrosion always fill your tank to the max during longer downtimes or seal it on the inside.
Accessories:
36-155
36-156
36-160
36-161
OEM Style 1955-1972 Gas Caps
Prism Fuel Valves
See also:
Tankdoc Gas Tank Restoration Kits
KRM Tank Cleaner and Sealer
Have any questions?
Our service team will be glad to help out: Mondays - Thursdays 08:00-17:00 CET, Fridays 08:00-16:00 CET, Phone: +49 / 931 250 61 16, eMail: service@wwag.com