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Posted by: rgalla9146 Aug 2 2021, 02:24 PM
Some time ago one of the restoration threads here included pictures of a 914 fuel tank
that was done by tank specialist shop.
There were pictures of the interior of the tank that showed a perfect uniform
grey/bare metal surface.
I'm hoping someone remembers and can direct me to that thread or the specialist
that did the work.
Anyone ?
TIA
Rory
Posted by: bdstone914 Aug 2 2021, 02:38 PM
Some time ago one of the restoration threads here included pictures of a 914 fuel tank
that was done by tank specialist shop.
There were pictures of the interior of the tank that showed a perfect uniform
grey/bare metal surface.
I'm hoping someone remembers and can direct me to that thread or the specialist
that did the work.
Anyone ?
TIA
Rory
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=5176
I have used Evaporust to restore gas tanks. Takes 2-3 gallons and you need to seal all openings. Rotate it to rest on bottom, each side, top bottom, and ends. You can dilute it with water to get a higher fill line. Drain, rinse and dry with a heat gun or sun to avoid flash rust. Wa lm mart carries it at the best price.
Posted by: mepstein Aug 2 2021, 02:45 PM
If you get it to bare metal, throw in a small bottle of MMO and rotate it around. The cleaner you get the metal, the quicker it will flash rust. At least here on the east coast.
Posted by: Optimusglen Aug 2 2021, 03:05 PM
I used a company called "Gas Tank Renu USA"
see pics in my build thread here
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=277349&view=findpost&p=2359301
Posted by: rgalla9146 Aug 2 2021, 04:42 PM
I used a company called "Gas Tank Renu USA"
see pics in my build thread here
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=277349&view=findpost&p=2359301
Yes ! Those are the pics and the source I was looking for Glen. Thank you. And thanks Bruce and Mark
Posted by: Sea Rooster Aug 2 2021, 07:39 PM
Why not buy a Dansk and be done with it? That's the route I had to take after my tank was sealed and leaked.
The smell of gasoline wreaked havoc in my house since the car was in the garage.
Posted by: IronHillRestorations Aug 2 2021, 08:45 PM
I’ve used Gas Tank Renu before with good results. For about $220 the new ones are probably cheaper and easier
Posted by: mepstein Aug 2 2021, 08:53 PM
I don’t think the Dansk tanks match the early tanks. That might be important in this case.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Aug 3 2021, 06:15 AM
Actually my brother Tom needs to get the original tank for his '32 Ford done
Glens results immediately came to mind.
Thanks to all for the help.
Posted by: Steve Aug 3 2021, 09:05 AM
I don’t think the Dansk tanks match the early tanks. That might be important in this case.
The late Dansk tanks are identical. I thought AA reached out to them and had them fix the tanks. But who knows what’s in stock. Otherwise it was a cheap and easy swap for my late tank.
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