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The cure for rusty-tank syndrome [message #95216]

Tue, 10 August 2010 11:31

jtblank

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I got this link in my e-mail from Eastwood and thought it might be useful for those that rust problems with their fuel tanks. http://blog.eastwood.com/mattsmotorheadtalk/the-cure-for-rusty-tank-syndrome/

John Blankenship '76 Palm Beach Tulare, CA

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Re: The cure for rusty-tank syndrome [message #95219 is a reply to message #95216]

Tue, 10 August 2010 11:44

jtblank

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I just included the link in the original posting, helps if you have something to read!

John Blankenship '76 Palm Beach Tulare, CA

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Re: The cure for rusty-tank syndrome [message #95220 is a reply to message #95219]

Tue, 10 August 2010 11:48

C Boyd

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jtblank wrote on Tue, 10 August 2010 12:44

I just included the link in the original posting, helps if you have something to read!

Hi John: when editing a post on the forum it stays on the forum and does not go to the net, so, here it is for the net...
http://blog.eastwood.com/mattsmotorheadtalk/the-cure-for-rusty-tank-syndrome/

C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee

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Re: The cure for rusty-tank syndrome [message #95311 is a reply to message #95216]

Wed, 11 August 2010 07:50

midlf

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jtblank wrote on Tue, 10 August 2010 11:31

Yeah but there is one big difference between the tank shown and a GMC tank. The GMC tank is huge in comparison, and heavy. I just got done doing two of mine and I am sore. Doing it alone is a challenge. I bolted 6' 2X4's on the long ends to act as handles and to prevent damage to the corners.

Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI

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Re: [GMCnet] The cure for rusty-tank syndrome [message #95332 is a reply to message #95311]

Wed, 11 August 2010 12:49

gmcrv1

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Steve,

Agree on tank size. When you mounted the 2x4's did you use it like a
rotisserie?

Going to be doing that here soon. I've got one gallon of sealer from Kanter
Auto Products and 50' of new premium fuel line from the Carlisle car show.
I did the twin tanks on my old Jag years ago using the chain and
nut method. Chains for the most part are always round - add a couple
of pounds of assorted NEW nuts and rotate them around - you'll be surprised
how they get into the places the chain can't get to. Of course the Jag
tanks were only 9 gallons each.

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 7:50 AM, Steve Southworth <midlf@centurytel.net>wrote:

>
>
> jtblank wrote on Tue, 10 August 2010 11:31
> > I got this link in my e-mail from Eastwood and thought it might be useful
> for those that rust problems with their fuel tanks.
> http://blog.eastwood.com/mattsmotorheadtalk/the-cure-for-rusty-tank-syndrome/
>
>
> Yeah but there is one big difference between the tank shown and a GMC tank.
> The GMC tank is huge in comparison, and heavy. I just got done doing two
> of mine and I am sore. Doing it alone is a challenge. I bolted 6' 2X4's on
> the long ends to act as handles and to prevent damage to the corners.
>
> --
> Steve Southworth
> 1974 Glacier TZE064V100150
> Palmyra WI
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Re: [GMCnet] The cure for rusty-tank syndrome [message #95889 is a reply to message #95332]

Sun, 15 August 2010 01:23

midlf

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gmcrv1 wrote on Wed, 11 August 2010 12:49

Steve,

Agree on tank size. When you mounted the 2x4's did you use it like a
rotisserie?

Just got done with wanting to kill Darth Gates. I had a long reply on this subject and IE crashed.

Take a look here for some of the answers:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5564

Yes I did use the 2X4s as part of a rotisserie but I would not do it again that way. Look around for a rust stripper to do a hot tank on them. Much better way. Around here it was $100 to have it hot tanked. I'm leaving for CO in the AM for a week and will elaborate when I get back. Got to get to sleep now.

Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI

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