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So when I received a gas tank I purchased I really didn't give it a good once over since the deal was done and guy said it had no dents and was a really nice tank. Got it back from sand blaster....what a waste of money. Huge whammy in the top corner. Nasty welds on upper corners of dash. Looks like fuel valve was snapped or cut off so there is a mess there....nobody will work on a tank correct due to liability? I'm in a holding pattern.
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This is a 28-29 correct? This has welds but better shape. How hard would it be to grind these smooth? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1928-1929-Fo...38.m2548.l4275 -
Put a fuel cell in the bed with an electric pump, until you find a good tank.Comment
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Does the eBay tank look to be fixed smooth?Comment
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Hey Beauford, take some pictures of the one you have and post them up here. There are radiator folk who also work on gas tanks, so it may not be beyond repair.
Gota have them pics!!You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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Sorry there are always people scamming good people keep up the search I am shure you will find what you are looking forComment
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People always sell the JUNK & keep the GOOD stuff!!!----Then they DIE!!!
Bill ShysteredonceComment
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I can feel your pain on finding a good gas tank. Have 3 tanks here and all are rough.
Tank 1) has the right firewall date and externally looks great, but has 20+ pin holes in the bottom.
Tank 2) from a fordor has wrong firewall date, and a rust hole on top where the felt pad was around the filler neck. I soldered the hole shut and used a light coat of filler, going to seal the tank with the POR-15 sealer and see if the hole stays sealed. The month is January and really need an April date on the firewall. Hoping I can change the 1 to a 4 and make it look right. Filling the holes on the top of the firewall where it was screwed to the cowl top should not be too hard.
Tank 3) has no firewall and one penny sized hole in the bottom. Also the forward 2 inches of the ignition wire tunnel was cut off. All problems are fixable and may use the firewall from tank 1 if I do fix it.
No free lunch when it comes to tanks. But all problems are solvable, if you have the skill and desire to solve them. Rod
Much of the social history of the Western world, over the past three decades, has been a history of replacing what worked with what sounded good.Comment
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So what would be considered a reasonable price for very nice tanks? So many people seem to have trouble locating a good one, no repros will likely ever be available, yet apparent good ones for sale and on auction sites really don't seem to a command very high prices.Comment
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What year and month tank are you looking for?
I've passed on buying some nice ones, that now I think I should have bought for trading stock.Comment
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On the list tomorrow Mitch!!!Comment
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I sent Steve a email but figured he probably was a long shot due to liability but we will see.Comment
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I bought this crap tank from a guy off FB who owns a speed shop. Talked to him on phone and he was like...very good condition. He lives in your state Mitch. Go bitch slap him for me please.Comment
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If anyone has a junk tank with a good mid March- mid April of 29 date on it, I would be interested in the firewall. RodMuch of the social history of the Western world, over the past three decades, has been a history of replacing what worked with what sounded good.Comment
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I can't use it...Comment
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Just went out and looked and the date of the tank(the one with 20+ pin holes in it) that came with my numbers matching (April) chassis is 3-11-29. Since it has the tea cup tail light two-light headlights that would be about as early of a date as I would want. RodMuch of the social history of the Western world, over the past three decades, has been a history of replacing what worked with what sounded good.Comment
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All of us have had similar sad experiences ..... but, please, let us all join in rejoicing as Model A owners, after realizing that we are all breathing, and are all above ground here today and all hoping for a better tomorrow and let us pray.
But ............. if it makes you feel better ............ just let him know you are monitoring the obituary notices in his hometown area .......... and if he makes the obituary list, you will make a visit in your Model A to generously pee all over his grave ...... he really won't care ..... but at least you may experience some gratifying relief!Comment
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I bought an early-mid 1931 gas tank from Bert's several years ago. Steve said it was in very good condition and he was correct. It was well packaged and arrived undamaged. I put in 5 gallons of evaporust and rotated the tank every few days while I sanded and prepped the exterior. It painted up well.Comment
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We need to invent a bladder for these tanks. Even if it only held 5 gallons i think it would be a big sellerComment
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Thanks for the info guys! Steve hasnt returned my email so I'll call him tomorrow. Good to know he will sell tanks.Comment
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re:bladder
I would think with the internal baffles in order to insert a bladder you're going to have to open the tank up. Might as well just repair what you've got after its opened up. JMO
Paul in CTComment
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Does it look like the shut off valve was cut off in the pic or was there a threaded female brass plug that came when tank was made? Do I remove this or not....gonna try to save some money...bondo time!Comment
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Originally posted by Beauford View Post
Looks to me that the valve has been cut off (valve originally screwed directly into tank). What's left is likely in there pretty tight and needs to come out.Comment
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I am getting ready to replace a leaking gas tank in my Tudor, I have a very good one coming from Berts, but ..... I'm not totally sure what I should do now.
I have read Brent's thread over on the old barn regarding getting a tank clean, by cutting apart and then re-welding. But what do you do AFTER you get it clean? What do you do to keep it from turning back into a rusty tank?
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Finally got around to addressing the rust in the gas tank of my 28 Tudor.
the plan is to remove it, fill it with 10 gallons of Evaporust, clean with Por-15 cleaner degreaser, then prep with the Por-15 metal prep, followed with Por-15 paint coating.
what are your thoughts? I have heard good reports on the Por-15 paint but have some reservations using an internal coating.
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Do the gas tank baffles ever come loose and bang around in the tank? I have a very sharp metallic sound when going over bumps that sounds as if it is coming from the gas tank. I have checked everything that is anywhere near the cowl for looseness and signs of metal on metal contact and have come up empty. Any ideas?08-05-2019, 05:06 PM -
I am attempting to install a replacement gas tnk in my Oct 28 Fordor Leatherback. I have the tank bolted to the cowl but am unable to fit the firewall piece that holds the sediment bulb and terminal box in place. The opening is about 1/4 inch too small. Does anyone have a suggestion to resolve this problem. I This panel was difficult to remove when I was trying to get the old tank out. I'm afrais...05-25-2017, 12:52 PM -
I have what looks like a nice gas tank I plan to use on my 29 CCPU. I bought it at a swap meet, so I have no idea of its history. It is a rare tank that doesn't need the radiator bracket areas repaired on the firewall of the tank - I have 6 or 7 gas tanks and all need the bracket area repaired, some more than others. Some 28/29 gas tanks have seepage around the steering wheel bracket on the tank...07-27-2019, 11:25 AM -
When I built the 29 pickup, I used some Red Sealer on the gas tank. It came in a quart can, and when I dumped out the excess, I had almost a full quart left over. So, I saved it. Saw that can a few months back, shook it, and it was still liquid. So, I planned to use it on the new tank that I just welded a new filler spout in, just I case I had any pin hole leaks. It is a VW van tank, long and...12-09-2018, 08:56 PM
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Way too much rust in my tank so got some Rust911 off Amazon coming. Since it is concentrated I will fill the whole tank. I'm not taking the tank out. I have a glass sediment bowl and trying to think of a way to hook a hose up to use when I drain the tank. Not looking at taking inside fuel line off....06-02-2018, 07:57 PM -
I've been following the various threads here on how members have been dealing with rusty fuel tanks. While I'd love to pull the tank and ship it off to Brent, that will have to wait.
The Rust911 concentrate should arrive today. After a PM session over FB ( Facebook, not the.png "cave")
) with the Rust911 people, I'll be picking up 10 gallons of distilled water to use in the process.
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On a 31 Standard Tudor is the face of the gas tank, the inside visible portion, glossy or satiny?04-09-2018, 08:41 PM -
I am ready to install a replacement gas tank on my 28 Fordor Leatherback. The original 6" X 6" felt was salvagable after removing the hardened tar-like sealer arounf the hole for the tank filler spout. What sealer should I use on the felt before I install the tank?
Thanks, Supergnat05-22-2017, 11:46 AM
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