I have bought a couple of the plastic replacements recently and noticed that these aren't readily available. I also saw that MiniSpares advertise an alloy replacement and it got me thinking about making my own version of it.
Here are a few pics, i have just picked it up from my friend who runs a metal fabrication company and here is the prototype. I am open to criticisms and suggestions. I do not know how much it has cost me yet but i will find out and if people are interested i can take orders and sell them. It will be dearer than the MiniSpares one.
It differs from the MiniSpares tank in that it still uses the original Rover cap rather than the older style cap and therefore doesn't have an overflow pipe, therefore is a lot neater looking. The pipe connections are flared at the ends therefore ensure a secure fitting. All welds are ground down for a smoother look. It will come fully polished, not shown in the picture. Also i will look into engraving, painting etc. There is a small metal step welded inside, visible through the neck, to show the fill level.
Edited by pinch, 26 February 2009 - 02:11 PM.
