Re: Gas Tank??

["Myron Ware" <cmw@domain.elided>]

Dale,
  I went through the saga of trying to find acceptable gas tanks for 
my '68 800 since both needed repair when I bought the truck.  My 
setup is for a tank in front of each rear wheel well, but my service 
manual shows more than just a few configurations, and an under-bed 
tank is one option (I believe).  Watch out when you get a possible 
replacement - one I had sent to me had very thin spots due 
to rust-pitting on the back side which immediately became pinholes 
when I tried brushing off the rust.  Unfortunately, I don't know of 
an inexpensive source for replacements.  I'm sure some of the Scout 
parts places have them, but they usually start at around $125+ for 
the used ones (each).
HTH,
Myron 

Original message:
> I have a 70 Scout 800A with 304/3spd.  When I bought it a year ago it was
> missing the gas tanks.  It had a stock car fuel cell in the bed.  Works
> O.K. but It's in the way.  I don't know much about Scouts yet, but I'm
> having a lot of fun learning!  One thing I do know is that they're scarce
> as hens teeth in southern Ohio.  I haven't yet seen another 800.