Bird Nighthawk

[luckyx84x]

i have a bird nighthawk my dad bought from a friend(original Owner) in the 90s for me and i want to get it riding again. the gas tank that came on it is 60s/70s plastic. when my dad bought it he repainted it. problem is the gas fumes vented through the tank and bubbled the paint then a wreck broke the petcock.
my question, is there any repop or is anyone 3d printing these? my goal is original as possible!

 

[Hellion]

Doubtful they are being re-popped. Have you tried asking our brothers over at oldminibikes.com?

 

[Hellion]

You might try one of these. All steel, not correct or original but will serve the part:

Amazon.com: 4L/1.06 Gallon Gallons Metal Gas Tank for Motorized Bicycle,Mini Bike Gas Tank Fuel Tank with Cap Spark Plug Petcock Fuel Line Filter for 2 stroke 49cc 50cc 60cc 66cc 80cc Engine Motorized Bicycle : Automotive

Buy 4L/1.06 Gallon Gallons Metal Gas Tank for Motorized Bicycle,Mini Bike Gas Tank Fuel Tank with Cap Spark Plug Petcock Fuel Line Filter for 2 stroke 49cc 50cc 60cc 66cc 80cc Engine Motorized Bicycle: Gas Tanks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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[Denny]

Your pictures aren’t showing up. All I see is white.

 

[Hellion]

Your pictures aren’t showing up. All I see is white.

They were extravagant at 8,000 x 6,000 pixels....

 

[Denny]

Can it be plastic welded or brass fittings be installed?

 

[Hellion]

Can it be plastic welded or brass fittings be installed?

Or what about splitting the seam and installing a smaller tank, like the teardrop one I posted, then gluing/plastic-welding it back together? The tank could be anything, even a soup can with a filler neck brazed on

How much endurance does one need for a vintage collectable minibike?

 

[ЮРИЙ]

Здравствуйте. А если смыть краску и закрыть эпоксидной смолой, можно армировать стеклоканью.

Hello. If you wash off the paint and seal it with epoxy resin, you can reinforce it with fiberglass.