Beck Speedster

Just an FYI to Beck owners interested in coco mats. Cocomats.com has the pattern supplied by Carey Hines. I just got a pair and they fit and look great. A bit on the weighty side, but I'm not driving over any scales anytime soon.

Pics! I need pics!!

Lane, there are some pics of Rich's car at the parts obsolete event with one of is floor mats in my car profile. I also have ordered some new mats and will let you know how they are when I get them. Also if you are interested I just got done building a new gas tank for my Beck, has over 15 gals. and fits perfectly. If intereseted can get you more info on that too.

thanks, Jerry

Jerry, I sent you a PM.

Good looking Speedster, Rich.

sent you a PM too!

Michael

Jerry, Yes I would be interested in info about the 15 gallon tank. That would make the drive up to Carlisle much easier.

The specs say my tank holds 14 gallons and the results of an field test, by the builder, told me that he put in 13.8 when nearly empty. I don't know what the absolute usable capacity is by my own testing but I do know that after 250 miles, give or take, I ready for a stretch my legs and that's a good time to top off and make a pit stop. If that means I have to stop twice on the way to Carlisle, so be it. I do think that this leaves plenty of fuel in reserve.

I don't know about you guys, I drive big truck and bail every 200 miles and stretch, you will be surprised what a 5 minute stop does for you vs. rolling on and on.

stopping every couple of hours is great, and I do that too, the problem with 8 gals. is when you are going through the middle of nev. and have to stop and put 2 gals. in so you are sure to make it to the next stop. with 15 gals gives me alot more options.

Jerry

Beautiful tank! Why the locking gas cap? Are you going to leave it natural or paint/powder coat it?

same cap that came on my Beck, going to find one that doesn't lock sense I can't seem to keep track of the keys, going to polish it for now and leave it natural.

thanks Jerry

Michael and Lane, did not get your email, if you want can give you info on here, or send another email, to wyjj@aol.com

thanks, Jerry

Jerry, Sorry it took so long to notice this. Yes, please give me what info you can on the 15 gallon tank. You can post here or email to laneanderson2003 AT yahoo.com. Thanks!

If you've had a part made which many people may be interested in, why not share the details on the forum?

It may be a good opportunity for a 'group buy', which would benefit both the manufacturers and the club members, And should entitle you to a bit of comission too ;)

here would be great as everyone can use it if needed. but if needed my email is mtm55 at swbell.net


Michael

Good idea Jon, had the tank made by a company in Yakima, Wa. made a template from cardboard and then did the cut and fit thing, is made out of aluminum and hold about 15+ gals. have not had the chance to do a front and back wieght check yet, but will let you know when I do. The tank was not cheap, but they kept all the info on their comp. so more could be made. Was made to fit my Beck, so not sure how it would work in other cars. Most the trips I take are cross country and just needed more gas to get from point A to point B. Any more questions, just let me know.

Thanks, Jerry

Can you provide some price info and contact info for the fabricator? I may give 'em a call.

It is in the shop tab above under cocomats

I'm talking bout the gas tank. Also, I couldn't find "cocomats" anyway. What am I doing wrong?

I'd like info on the tank too. Please post info. Would be greatly appreciated.

Ooops, sorry lane, I don't know about the gas tank.