There have been rumors around for months about a possible new repro gas tank, but now I can confirm them. I have received a prototype from Spectra Premium and have done an initial installation for fit.
It looks great and seems to have identical dimensions to the tank that came out of my 1978 Ghia. It installed fine with my original tank straps.
I don't know anything about production plans, but from the finished quality of this tank, it could be soon. The early tank is also in the works. If we can get the date of manufacture change for Spectra, it would be helpful. All that I know is that my 1976 hatch had the early style tank while my 1978 CBII and Ghia have the new style.
The first 2 pics compare the new tank against my restored original (the openings are sealed for storage).
It looks great and seems to have identical dimensions to the tank that came out of my 1978 Ghia. It installed fine with my original tank straps.
I don't know anything about production plans, but from the finished quality of this tank, it could be soon. The early tank is also in the works. If we can get the date of manufacture change for Spectra, it would be helpful. All that I know is that my 1976 hatch had the early style tank while my 1978 CBII and Ghia have the new style.
The first 2 pics compare the new tank against my restored original (the openings are sealed for storage).