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| rgalla9146 |
 Aug 2 2021, 02:24 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None 
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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 |
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| bdstone914 |
Aug 2 2021, 02:38 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,537 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Aug 2 2021, 01:24 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 @rgalla9146 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. |
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| mepstein |
Aug 2 2021, 02:45 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,314 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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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.
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| Optimusglen |
Aug 2 2021, 03:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 912 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I used a company called "Gas Tank Renu USA"
see pics in my build thread here http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2359301 |
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| rgalla9146 |
Aug 2 2021, 04:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Optimusglen @ Aug 2 2021, 05:05 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=&...t&p=2359301 Yes ! Those are the pics and the source I was looking for Glen. Thank you. And thanks Bruce and Mark |
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| Sea Rooster |
Aug 2 2021, 07:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 8-March 18 From: Nashville, TN Member No.: 21,948 Region Association: South East States
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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. |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Aug 2 2021, 08:45 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,731 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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I’ve used Gas Tank Renu before with good results. For about $220 the new ones are probably cheaper and easier
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| mepstein |
Aug 2 2021, 08:53 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,314 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I don’t think the Dansk tanks match the early tanks. That might be important in this case.
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| rgalla9146 |
Aug 3 2021, 06:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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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. |
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| Steve |
Aug 3 2021, 09:05 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,614 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Aug 2 2021, 07:53 PM) 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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