Can a gas tank be restored? Options

[DC_neun_vierzehn]

Question for the 914 veterans ...

My mechanic told me to start looking for a solid used tank (based off of his inspection of the inside of my tank). Told me if we were going to move forward with our planned engine rebuild we should replace the tank, too.

Since it's a matching #s car ('73 2.0) he suggested finding a solid used tank (instead of an aftermarket tank like the Dansk option).

I thought I had read in other threads (and I tried to search before posting w/o any success) that others had taken their tank to a radiator shop to have it boiled and refinished on the inside (or something like that). Pardon my ignorance here friends - I'm still learning.

If I don't want to go aftermarket ... what are my option on replacing my tank?

Thanks in advance.

[Steve]

Why, when you can buy a new one? Not worth the hassle.

[DC_neun_vierzehn]

Why, when you can buy a new one? Not worth the hassle.

@Steve as stated in my original post ... looking to keep the car as original as possible. I'm only aware of aftermarket tanks. Do you know where I can find a new original (NOS) tank?

If not, that's the "why."

[Van B]

Why, when you can buy a new one? Not worth the hassle.

@Steve as stated in my original post ... looking to keep the car as original as possible. I'm only aware of aftermarket tanks. Do you know where I can find a new original (NOS) tank?

If not, that's the "why."

Not even remotely worth it IMO. You need to dump that supposition. You don’t keep the original oil filter, fuel filter, brake discs, pads, spark plugs, points, condenser, clutch, flywheel, tires, oil seals, vacuum hoses, or fuel hoses. So, if that tank is worn out and rusted, get a new one!

Mine is still solid but has a layer of rust throughout and I’ll be getting a new one. With the original expansion tank on the top, no one will ever know.