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Wood Gas Tank Fuel Level Ruler

Post by fredserfass12 » Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:02 am

Years ago wooden Model T gas tank fuel level rulers were readily available. I don't see them anymore and would like to know if anyone is reproducing them .

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Re: Wood Gas Tank Fuel Level Ruler

Post by RajoRacer » Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:06 am

Lang's & Snyder's used to carry them.


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Re: Wood Gas Tank Fuel Level Ruler

Post by Been Here Before » Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:12 am

Find a copy of The Model T Ford Owner, by M Fahnestock.Or The Edited Service Bulletins.

There are suggestions on making your own gauge depending on the shape of the tank.

You may be able to produce one with a 1x12 inch pine paint mixing stick?


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Re: Wood Gas Tank Fuel Level Ruler

Post by speedytinc » Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:13 am

Langs. $.95

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Re: Wood Gas Tank Fuel Level Ruler

Post by TRDxB2 » Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:33 am

Link to Langs STICK Gauge (not ruler) as noted above https://www.modeltford.com/item/2901CK.aspx
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Re: Wood Gas Tank Fuel Level Ruler

Post by Steve Jelf » Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:42 am

The stick will be easier to read if you give it a coat of urethane and scuff the surface with steel wool.
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Re: Wood Gas Tank Fuel Level Ruler

Post by fredserfass12 » Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:06 pm

Thanks to all responders. I will place an order with Lang's.

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Re: Wood Gas Tank Fuel Level Ruler

Post by George House » Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:58 pm

Or sign up for a well organized Model T tour. They’re free in your ‘goody bag’.
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Re: Wood Gas Tank Fuel Level Ruler

Post by KeithG » Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:48 pm

To add to what George posted above, On our MTFCA National Tour in June, 2022, every goody bag got at least 1gs stick, and some got two of them since we had a few extras. Also, there were gas stations close by in both directions from the host motel. No excuses for running out of gas!

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