Petrol tank question

[Blackthou]

Chrome Tank.

My Dec 1960 C15 is black with a chrome tank. I have tried to find out if the tank is standard or an option. Most bikes of that year have the plain tank with eyebrow, so is mine a "deluxe" or off another bike? Either way I like it.

[Phil C]

I'm afraid I don't have a clue, Rick. But any photos would be interesting.  Phil

[DAVE BRADY]

Hi,

I remember my 1965 B40, non-eyebrow tank, had a completely chrome tank but only after removing the paint.  I was 17 so can be excused.  The chrome was not as polished as the visible side parts but with a bit of elbow grease it came up really well.

Dave.

[Blackthou]

Picture as requested.

[Phil C]

Mightily impressive. Lovely looking bike.    Phil

[Blackthou]

Thanks Phil. I'm getting there. Just the front end to check over etc. Will be back on the case soon as been tinkering with other things.

[Blackthou]

Any more thoughts or comments please? I had been hoping for some tank related suggestions.

Am I the only one with a tank like this? I must say 99% of C15s I've seen for sale over the years have painted tanks.

[Rupert]

Reckon you may have a replacement tank from a later C15. The chrome non-eyebrow tank you have was introduced during 1962.
the two tanks are interchangeable, an easy swap.

[Blackthou]

Thanks. I did wonder that. I've also seen that the SS Star (1961) had a chrome tank and mine's a 61 model. Appreciate they have chrome mudguards though. My main thought was though, could it be standard? Either way, I prefer it.

[Rupert]

it's a standard C15 tank, so it looks right, even if it's from a later model. It's not 'standard' on your '61 model, but so what?
'61 SS80 had a chrome tank, but not the same one. It used a B40 tank which is larger and round badges.
Later SS80 used the same tank as yours from '62, from the same time as it was introduced for the C15 Star.

[Blackthou]

Thanks Rupert, that great, interesting and just what I wanted to know. If I understand correctly it's a 62 onwards and could be SS or C15.