1961 Lark gas tank needed

[Bradford]

I'm trying to locate a gas tank for my car.
Its rusty as heck. No leaks yet but its bad.
Does anyone have a link or contact info to someone that has gas tanks?
Studebaker International doesnt have any.
Thank you.

[gordr]

I have a used one. It's in an old '61 Lark chassis that I have used as a rolling test bed for engines. It was clean inside and held fuel the last time I used it. Exterior has usual surface rust. I could readily replace it with something else. As always, shipping is an issue, but I could tote it down to Arizona and ship it from there. But I think it's likely that someone closer to you will come up with one.

[RadioRoy]

Have you researched what other years will fit?

[Bradford]

Ive got no clue.

[RadioRoy]

The chassis parts manual should tell the story.

[rknight89]

Oh boy!!! Good luck with that order! The tank in my '61 Lark held gas about as well as I could hold 18 gallons in my hands! I spent a few months looking for a replacement without any luck. I finally went to my local mom -n- pop radiator shop and had the existing tank boiled out and repaired. A couple national chain repair shops said it was not repairable. So far...so good! If I FILL the tank and immediately park the car, a little bit MIGHT dribble out where the sending unit gasket "seals" on top of the tank. Maybe a spot about the size of a silver dollar(the old kind) on the floor under the car. Acceptable loss. If you have a local shop that is reputable, it might be worth a try. If you buy a used one, it'll probably need cleaned and repaired! WARNING...It won't be cheap. Probably cheaper than buying an unknown and having to do the same repairs. GOOD LUCK>

[11SecAvanti]

Let me check. I believe I have one but you will have to pick it up.

[StudeRich]

The '59 to '61 Lark Sedan Tanks are all the same.

[Bradford]

I guess I should explain my situation. I dont have a manual, I'm not near my car, I know I could have it repaired and lined but thats more work for my brother.
My brother is getting the car up and going for me while Im away so anything I can do to make it easier, like ordering a new or good tank will help him out.
I dont get back to North Carolina until December. The car is in Texas so Ill be driving there to get it.
StudeRich, Thank you for your input. I found very little info to tell what years were the same.
If all else fails, I'll just buy some liner. I'll research that now.

[studejohn]

Not to hard to come buy. Must have 3 or 4 in the back yard now .

[Warren Webb]

Contact Barry Hackney in Houston, phone 281-787-6230 or e-mail barry@Studebakersite.com He might have one.

[Bradford]

Gracias Sir.

Contact Barry Hackney in Houston, phone 281-787-6230 or e-mail barry@Studebakersite.com He might have one.

[candbstudebakers]

I also have one here in California.

[Bradford]

I also have one here in California.

PM me a price, please.
Assuming this is not a rusty one.