We all have our favorites and many forum members have a complete collection, all in great condition.
I noticed over the months I've been a member that one part in particular seems to be a hassle when it comes to availability and some mates are even prepared to risk their lives to repair it as new or just about.
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You guessed it...the fuel tank. Our proud to be dented, puckered and corner-crushed faithful fuel tanks. The ones that have to be plugged to an auxiliary source when racing, and when not connected has us gawking often at our watches to try and gauge the fuel remaining before we stick out the oars. The tank that almost gets you there and then tries its best to get the engine to cough while sucking on the remaining fumes for the return trip.
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Anyone ever think of getting copies of Seagull tanks in different volumes made out of plastic...like the hundred different ones out there manufactured for lawnmowers, snowblowers etc? The exterior could be highly polished and even incorporate a fuel gauge and could be of different colors like the originals...especially BRASS !
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ABS can't be dented and certainly will not rust out. The tanks would blend with the motors and be inexpensive as replacements. If people out there can make highly refined plastic parts for just about anything you can buy and make them look good, why not get a manufacturer to copy the Seagull's tanks and we could market them with different adapters that would make them usable even on many other older makes of motors of similar design as the Gull?
I noticed that some members on here own or have access to machine shops or the like...maybe some are into plastics and the subject could tickle their interest?
Anyhoo...just throwing the topic out to you mates for thought...
Cheers!