full size spare wheel

[tassie targa 76]

G'Day All

i have seen some pictures of spare wheels and some have full size tyres on them

i would like to have a 6 inch fuchs with fully inflated tyre as a spare

can any one tell me how this is possible is there a special tank available

Regards michael

[DaveE]

You probably need to find a 16 gallon tank from an early car, '73 or older?

[E Sully]

The best tank for a full size spare would be a 1973.5. It is the last one before the compact spares to have the swirl pot to prevent fuel starvation when cornering.
There is also this tank currently for sale on the Early S Forum, although it is slightly different from other 1973.5 tanks. It seems to be set up for a front mount fuel pump. All the other '73.5 tanks used a rear mount fuel pump.
1973.5 CIS Fuel tank - Toronto area

[tassie targa 76]

thanks for the info but i think freight to Aus might be a bit high based on previous experience.

i guess i will have to start looking locally or possibly modify my existing tank

i have some time up my sleeve

Regards Michael