Tim Allen’s ’55 Ford
We get to work on some pretty awesome projects and the tank we’re building for Tim Allen’s 1955 Ford Customline definitely falls into the “way awesome” project category. Tim Allen played the role of Tim “The Toolman” Taylor from 1991-1999 on the TV show, Home Improvement. Allen has also played the role of the big man in red, Santa Claus, in the Santa Clause series of movies. So not only does the man act, he is also proud owner of an impressive car collection. You can check it out here. The ’55, dubbed the “Triple Nickel,” had some fuel delivery issues so it was taken to Bodie Stroud’s BS industries for a diagnosis. The BS crew removed the tank and found that the problem was a pump placed offset to one side and it to make matters worse, the tank only contained foam baffles. We set them up with a Vaporworks tank and problem solved! When it’s all said and done, the cars we all rebuild and restore are never actually complete. There is always room for improvement and a better way to do things, it just takes time and the right people on your team.
Custom tank for Tim Allen’s “Triple Nickel.” |
Since 2001, Rick's Tanks has been the premier manufacturer of handcrafted, American made, stainless steel fuel tanks. Our tanks and specialized fuel system components are legendary in the automotive aftermarket. Rick's tanks can be found on five continents and in fourteen countries. We are proud to say that the sun never sets on our product.
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With our extensive line of production fuel tanks, Rick's specializes in, but is not limited to, mid 50's through early 70's hot rods, classics, muscle cars and trucks.
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Ricks Tanks is the country’s premier manufacturer of hand crafted stainless steel tanks. Since the early 21st century Rick’s has been providing fuel tanks and specialized fuel system components to the automotive aftermarket. Whether your project requires basic features, or technical chambering with staged multiple pumps you can rest assure your product will be hand made with the highest of standards and concourse quality. We have an extensive product line of production fuel tanks specializing in but not limited to mid 50’s through early 70’s muscle cars, and trucks. All of Rick’s tanks are baffled and American made using 303/304 grade stainless steel which is Mill certified for standards. All components are made in house and machined using HAAS CNC equipment. Each tank is machine formed, hand assembled, and TIG welded in house to maintain standards. In conclusion we strive for excellence and do our utmost to provide finest pieces available on the market, and maintain a quality that comes second to none
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