Fi Glass Manx Tank

Norcoastal

Norcoastal

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Has anyone heard of the tank manufacturer Fi Glass? They made tanks for racers and Manx bikes back in the 60’s and 70’s.
 
I don’t have it yet. It’s being shipped from across the pond. When I get it I’ll try to wash the dirt off gently around the decal and see if I can make it out.

I also need to find one of those straps that keeps the tank on the frame.

If anyone knows anything about where I can get a replacement decal or if you have a guess as to what it says, please let me know.

Much appreciated
 
Norcoastal it says equipe, I have a matching seat. Your catalogue is very nice. They were a very productive company & Edenbridge was/is a little country town.
 
In 1980 I bought my first Norton, a 500 Domi, which was fitted with on of those Fi-Glass Manx style tanks. Unfortunately it leaked in several places, so I put it on a chair in the garden & a mate & myself took it in turns to shoot at it with a BSA Airsporter air rifle. Whilst that didn't fix the leak it was a lot of fun. I can still remember how heavy it was in comparison to the Unity Equipe tank that replaced it.
 
Chris said:
Norcoastal it says equipe, I have a matching seat. Your catalogue is very nice. They were a very productive company & Edenbridge was/is a little country town.
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That’s great info, thank you! Does anyone by any chance have a picture of the original decal?
 
Matchless said:
In 1980 I bought my first Norton, a 500 Domi, which was fitted with on of those Fi-Glass Manx style tanks. Unfortunately it leaked in several places, so I put it on a chair in the garden & a mate & myself took it in turns to shoot at it with a BSA Airsporter air rifle. Whilst that didn't fix the leak it was a lot of fun. I can still remember how heavy it was in comparison to the Unity Equipe tank that replaced it.
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That sounds like fun. It’s good to hear that it has some weight to it meaning it was substantial. I’m going to coat the inside before I put any fuel in it.
 
Norcoastal said:
That sounds like fun. It’s good to hear that it has some weight to it meaning it was substantial. I’m going to coat the inside before I put any fuel in it.
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Have you done your homework on tank sealents for fiberglass tanks?
A mate of mine thought his was working but a tiny amount let go right at the filler cap and fuel got in-between the tank and liner and it was game over
Good luck with it,let us know if successful
 
Matchless said:
In 1980 I bought my first Norton, a 500 Domi, which was fitted with on of those Fi-Glass Manx style tanks. Unfortunately it leaked in several places, so I put it on a chair in the garden & a mate & myself took it in turns to shoot at it with a BSA Airsporter air rifle. Whilst that didn't fix the leak it was a lot of fun. I can still remember how heavy it was in comparison to the Unity Equipe tank that replaced it.
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I loved those BSA airsporter rifles
My mates dad had one and as kids we used to get it out and fire it when he was at work
I shot at my school bag with it once making a hole through it and my PE gear
My mum thought I'd been smoking or something
I never admitted how it actually happened
 
baz said:
I loved those BSA airsporter rifles
My mates dad had one and as kids we used to get it out and fire it when he was at work
I shot at my school bag with it once making a hole through it and my PE gear
My mum thought I'd been smoking or something
I never admitted how it actually happened
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I think I would have owned up to the air rifle rather than smoking. It would have been less traumatic for my ear 'oles!
 
Norcoastal said:
That’s great info, thank you! Does anyone by any chance have a picture of the original decal?
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I would reach out to Bob & Marcia Derrick at Classic Transfers .
If anyone has one , they are most likely and can do one for you .
Their work and products are first rate .
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