[Chrysler300] gas tank collapse '59

[Lindsey Fuller <yesdnil@xxxxxxx>]

  I have been driving my E for several weeks since restoring it, going 
thru about 2 1/2 tanks of gas. When filling, the gas pump does not shut 
off before overflowing. I installed an inline electric pump for priming 
when it has not been run for awhile, operated by a pushbutton. Otherwise 
stock. I put in a new repo gas tank & sending unit. While driving on 
multilane roads with no gravel, it has sounded like a stone flew up & 
hit the underside of the car a few times. After the last fill, the gas 
guage hasn't moved from full even though I estimate it should be close 
to 1/2. When I crawled under the car today to give the tank a few thumps 
with a gloved hand, I saw the tank had imploded at all 4 corners, 
probably holding the sending unit near the top of the tank. No leaks. 
Haven't found anything in manuals about venting. Anyone have any ideas 
why the tank would do this? It is buckled up from all 4 corners on the 
underside of the tank. Less than 400 miles on the car. Thks.

Lindsey in Winnipeg.


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