I think the small tank would be perfect for all those round engines you have
Chuck.
Dan Warner
----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Rothfuss <crothfuss@coastalnet.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 1969 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: Belly tank
> List,
>
> All this talk about belly tanks reminded me of one that I found in the
> woods last fall. This one actually fell off an aircraft, but didn't
appear
> to be damaged. (may have been there since the trees were smaller) It was
> smallish, at about 24-30" in diameter and 7-8 feet long. (front was stuck
in
> the ground, but there aren't any rocks around here so I doubt it hit
> anything solid) Anyone do things with one this small? I guess I could
drag
> it out of the squirrel woods, but it would'nt be worth the effort unless
it
> was good for something.
>
> Chuck "Always on the prowl for parts" Rothfuss
> ECTA #9
> Formerly ECTA #510 & 4
> SCCA/BNI #517
> THSCC #5 (Same number as "Speed Racer")
> Pole Cat Hollow, NC where car parts fall from the sky
>
>
>
>
> At 04:51 AM 1/15/2000 PST, you wrote:
> >Hi Everyone,
> >My friend Gary Ferstl located a drop tank from a WWII bomber on the other
end
> >of the street I live on ( not a mile away). The guy has two and is going
to
> >give us one. He couldn't believe people make race cars out of them! My
wife
> >can't wait for us to bring it home. NOT! Phil
> >
> >
> >
>
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