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All the "pre-made" stainless and aluminum tanks that I've measurements for are too tall. None of the vendors are willing/able to modify them either. I've compared Gessford's, Kirkham's and SA's tanks/measurements. The Dove and any other offerings I've not. The relative measurement I'm using is the distance from the center line of the top 'tank to intake manifold' mounting bolt to the top of the installed radiator cap. That measurement's 5 1/2" on mine. Thus far, everyone else is between 6" and 6 1/2". If anyone has a aluminum or stainless tank that fits those measurements I'd like to hear about it.

I hate to spend $500 for a tank then spend another couple hundred or so to have it cut up, refitted, rewelded and repolished, a whole lot of "re's". Not to mention voiding any leak warranty I have from the original manufacturer/vendor.

I've a few good radiator shops around here so I might make a few calls...

I might even consider breaking out the small oxy/acetylene rig with a little 45% hard silver solder and redo the elbow into the tank bottom fitting. I'll have to clean off the old solder real well though. It's in the center of the tank so I should be able to control the heat from spreading and unsoldering nearby soft solder joints.

Dave