Recent content by Heavy Armor

Here are some pics of my rustbucket with some insights into what I'm seeing, and the reason I think the '77-'78 tanks maybe aren't the best option (unless you're good with a grinder and a welder ;)). EXHIBIT A: Passenger side mounting points for a 1976 Aspen wagon. 1977 tank shown (no top valve...

My exhaust was rubbing the side, but upon further inspection, it's because it's not connected in the front and the weight is causing it to twist in the rear bracket. So that part is not an issue. However, the 77-78 tank definitely seems deeper front to back. I have some pics I'm about to post up...

Put the project down for awhile, now I'm coming back to it. I figured out part of the problem. This being a '76 wagon and designed around the "hump" tank, I've discovered one of the reasons nothing else is fitting right. I didn't realize the hump faced upwards when it installed... see the...

Is there a comprehensive list floating around anywhere of all the different recalls issued for the Aspen/Volare, one that explains what the "fix" is? I'm wanting to work my way through my '76 and see what hasn't been addressed yet. I tried a search and didn't find anything quite along these lines.

This is all GREAT info. Thanks so much guys!

Oh, OK, so since I don't even have a pan, it's not a big deal? I was just going to have a simple "box" welded back in, just deep enough to hold a spare. Sounds like anything available would work with that.

Supposedly the '76 has a "hump" tank, and the '77 onward doesn't (at least for the Volare, I assume it's the same for the Aspen). I haven't been able to determine what a "hump" tank is. All the pics I've found of new tanks look the same.

WOW thanks for all that!

I've got a rusty '76 Aspen wagon that is completely missing the spare tire recession and the fuel tank... apparently they completely disintegrated. I think, based on a few pics I've found, I can have the spare area reconstructed. However, I am finding literally ZERO info on a fuel tank. All I...