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Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76425] Fri, 12 March 2010 10:18 Go to next message
petemosss is currently offline  petemosss   United States
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Anyone have their 2 cents worth to comment on gas tank sealers.

If you didn't do it last time the tanks were down, will you do it this time?


Pete 74 Canyon Lands 26' "Emery"
Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76444 is a reply to message #76425] Fri, 12 March 2010 10:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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http://www.gastankrenu.com/index.htm
These are the folks I used to do my tanks. The onlyissueis that not all of the locations listed on the WEB site have thelarge ovens needed for our size tanks. In 2002, I used the now closed BattleCreek, MI location and was very pleased with the outcome!! Nice folks - $200 per tank with a lifetime warranty!!
Our tanks are right at the UPS limit of 110 inches total for H + W+ D. They were 7in H + 57in W + 46in D. Weight was 46 lbseachwithout senders. It was the 57in number that is the challenge.
Thom in beautiful Fuquay, NC
'78 transmode custom








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Anyone have their 2 cents worth to comment on gas tank sealers.

If you didn't do it last time the tanks were down, will you do it this time?
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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76451 is a reply to message #76444] Fri, 12 March 2010 12:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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That price is now $400 per tank at the Rockford , IL Renu facility. May
still be worth it if you got lots of crud.

John Boyer
73 Glacier 23'
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> http://www.gastankrenu.com/index.htm
> These are the folks I used to do my tanks. The onlyissueis that not all
> of the locations listed on the WEB site have thelarge ovens needed for our
> size tanks. In 2002, I used the now closed BattleCreek, MI location and
> was very pleased with the outcome!! Nice folks - $200 per tank with a
> lifetime warranty!!
> Our tanks are right at the UPS limit of 110 inches total for H + W+ D.
> They were 7in H + 57in W + 46in D. Weight was 46 lbseachwithout senders.
> It was the 57in number that is the challenge.
> Thom in beautiful Fuquay, NC
> '78 transmode custom
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pete <petemosss@comcast.net>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Fri, Mar 12, 2010 11:18 am
> Subject: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior)
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>
>
> Anyone have their 2 cents worth to comment on gas tank sealers.
>
> If you didn't do it last time the tanks were down, will you do it this
> time?
> --
> Pete
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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76456 is a reply to message #76451] Fri, 12 March 2010 14:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Anyone used the do-it-yourself stuff?

Glenn Giere



On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 10:43 AM, John Boyer <jboyer@mchsi.com> wrote:

> That price is now $400 per tank at the Rockford , IL Renu facility. May
> still be worth it if you got lots of crud.
>
> John Boyer
> 73 Glacier 23'
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <thomhole@aim.com>
> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 10:38 AM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior)
>
>
> > http://www.gastankrenu.com/index.htm
> > These are the folks I used to do my tanks. The onlyissueis that not all
> > of the locations listed on the WEB site have thelarge ovens needed for
> our
> > size tanks. In 2002, I used the now closed BattleCreek, MI location and
> > was very pleased with the outcome!! Nice folks - $200 per tank with a
> > lifetime warranty!!
> > Our tanks are right at the UPS limit of 110 inches total for H + W+ D.
> > They were 7in H + 57in W + 46in D. Weight was 46 lbseachwithout senders.
> > It was the 57in number that is the challenge.
> > Thom in beautiful Fuquay, NC
> > '78 transmode custom
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: pete <petemosss@comcast.net>
> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > Sent: Fri, Mar 12, 2010 11:18 am
> > Subject: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior)
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> >
> >
> >
> > Anyone have their 2 cents worth to comment on gas tank sealers.
> >
> > If you didn't do it last time the tanks were down, will you do it this
> > time?
> > --
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> > 74 Canyon Lands 26' "Emery"
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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76457 is a reply to message #76425] Fri, 12 March 2010 14:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Terry Skinner is currently offline  Terry Skinner   United States
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After all the trouble I had on the last trip I have been looking into
what others have done, such as restorers of motorcycles. The one
method I am leaning toward is to separate the two halves of the tank
at the weld. Clean and blast the inside with walnut shells, paint the
inside, and weld back together. For sure I have one bad tank that I
can experiment on...............Terry

On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 8:18 AM, pete <petemosss@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
> Anyone have their 2 cents worth to comment on gas tank sealers.
>
>  If you didn't do it last time the tanks were down, will you do it this time?
> --
> Pete
> 74 Canyon Lands 26' "Emery"
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Re: Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76458 is a reply to message #76425] Fri, 12 March 2010 14:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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If you don't have experience welding/cutting on gas tanks, it's best you leave that to someone else (they like to go boom!) who does this routinely. I had mine cleaned and sealed: not cheap, but may be worth avoiding further hassles if your fuel system is suspect.

George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76459 is a reply to message #76458] Fri, 12 March 2010 15:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wesley Chalk is currently offline  Wesley Chalk   United States
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Great advice!! You have no idea how long gas fumes will stay in a tank. Been there done that.
 Wesley Chalk




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If you don't have experience welding/cutting on gas tanks, it's best you leave that to someone else (they like to go boom!) who does this routinely.  I had mine cleaned and sealed: not cheap, but may be worth avoiding further hassles if your fuel system is suspect.
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Re: Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76460 is a reply to message #76425] Fri, 12 March 2010 15:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
petemosss is currently offline  petemosss   United States
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I'm leaning toward this POR 15 product. They have a pretty stout reputation.

http://www.por15.com/US-STANDARD-TANK-SEALER/productinfo/TSG/

Literature states that sealing is unnecessary unless leaking from pinholes. Just use their Marine-Clean to rid rust of tanks and keep tanks full of fuel. They claim superiority over 2 other competitors on the Alcohol issue. Ketone/PVC based sealer turns to mush with the gasohol and is still being sold. No name known.

Looking at @ $140 for both tanks for the 3 ingredients.


Pete 74 Canyon Lands 26' "Emery"
Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76461 is a reply to message #76457] Fri, 12 March 2010 15:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hi All

Have you checked into the POR15 tank repair kits?
http://www.por15.com/Fuel-System-Restoration/products/12/

It looks like it may do the job.

Dave

> > Anyone have their 2 cents worth to comment on gas tank sealers.
> >
> >  If you didn't do it last time the tanks were down, will you do it this
time?
> > --
> > Pete

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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76463 is a reply to message #76461] Fri, 12 March 2010 15:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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G'day,

I do not have any experience with POR 15 but I do have a lot of experience
with:

http://www.kreemproducts.net/p-35-kreem-titan-combo.aspx

I used it MANY times in Harley gas tanks when I was building hot rods in
Hong Kong.

It ALWAYS worked as advertised and NEVER caused any problems!

Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Hi All

Have you checked into the POR15 tank repair kits?

http://www.por15.com/Fuel-System-Restoration/products/12/

It looks like it may do the job.

Dave

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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76487 is a reply to message #76458] Fri, 12 March 2010 19:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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We do have a few welding machines around here. All the way from solder
up to TIG. Something about 20 some years in the ship yards and more
certifications than you can shake a stick at. But that is the reason
for cutting the tank apart and cleaning with a water blaster, to
remove the residual fumes. And yes some times gas fumes do collect in
the seams. That is why we fill the tank with an inert gas such as CO2
or argon or exhaust gas (one time when I didn't have anything
else.<G>). I am not looking for a business fixin tanks. I am just
messing around..........Terry
PS there was even a certification for silver soldering at Tacoma Boat.
Some more of that government stuff.

On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 12:51 PM, George Rudawsky <GeorgeRud@aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> If you don't have experience welding/cutting on gas tanks, it's best you leave that to someone else (they like to go boom!) who does this routinely.  I had mine cleaned and sealed: not cheap, but may be worth avoiding further hassles if your fuel system is suspect.
> --
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> Chicago, IL
> 75 Palm Beach
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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76501 is a reply to message #76456] Fri, 12 March 2010 23:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Glenn, I used the POR 15 kit about 5 years ago, used sheetmetal screws in the holes then the por inside abd out, no leaks yet. Good luck, Larry Conley 1974 Glacier, 26ft

--- On Fri, 3/12/10, Glenn Giere <glenngiere@gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Glenn Giere <glenngiere@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior)
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Friday, March 12, 2010, 12:07 PM
> Anyone used the do-it-yourself
> stuff?
>
> Glenn Giere
>
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 10:43 AM, John Boyer <jboyer@mchsi.com>
> wrote:
>
> > That price is now $400 per tank at the Rockford , IL
> Renu facility. May
> > still be worth it if you got lots of crud.
> >
> > John Boyer
> > 73 Glacier 23'
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <thomhole@aim.com>
> > To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> > Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 10:38 AM
> > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing
> (interior)
> >
> >
> > > http://www.gastankrenu.com/index.htm
> > > These are the folks I used to do my tanks. 
> The onlyissueis that not all
> > > of the locations listed on the WEB site have
> thelarge ovens needed for
> > our
> > > size tanks.  In 2002, I used  the now
> closed BattleCreek, MI location and
> > > was very pleased with  the outcome!! Nice
> folks - $200 per tank with a
> > > lifetime warranty!!
> > > Our tanks are right at the UPS limit of 110
> inches total for H + W+ D.
> > > They were 7in H + 57in W + 46in D.  Weight
> was 46 lbseachwithout senders.
> > > It was the 57in number that is the challenge.
> > > Thom in beautiful Fuquay, NC
> > > '78 transmode custom
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: pete <petemosss@comcast.net>
> > > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > > Sent: Fri, Mar 12, 2010 11:18 am
> > > Subject: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing
> (interior)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Anyone have their 2 cents worth to comment on gas
> tank sealers.
> > >
> > > If you didn't do it last time the tanks were
> down, will you do it this
> > > time?
> > > --
> > > Pete
> > > 74 Canyon Lands 26' "Emery"
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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76502 is a reply to message #76501] Fri, 12 March 2010 23:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thanks Larry

On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 9:01 PM, larry conley <conleylarry@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Glenn, I used the POR 15 kit about 5 years ago, used sheetmetal screws in
> the holes then the por inside abd out, no leaks yet. Good luck, Larry Conley
> 1974 Glacier, 26ft
>
> --- On Fri, 3/12/10, Glenn Giere <glenngiere@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > From: Glenn Giere <glenngiere@gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior)
> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > Date: Friday, March 12, 2010, 12:07 PM
> > Anyone used the do-it-yourself
> > stuff?
> >
> > Glenn Giere
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 10:43 AM, John Boyer <jboyer@mchsi.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > That price is now $400 per tank at the Rockford , IL
> > Renu facility. May
> > > still be worth it if you got lots of crud.
> > >
> > > John Boyer
> > > 73 Glacier 23'
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <thomhole@aim.com>
> > > To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> > > Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 10:38 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing
> > (interior)
> > >
> > >
> > > > http://www.gastankrenu.com/index.htm
> > > > These are the folks I used to do my tanks.
> > The onlyissueis that not all
> > > > of the locations listed on the WEB site have
> > thelarge ovens needed for
> > > our
> > > > size tanks. In 2002, I used the now
> > closed BattleCreek, MI location and
> > > > was very pleased with the outcome!! Nice
> > folks - $200 per tank with a
> > > > lifetime warranty!!
> > > > Our tanks are right at the UPS limit of 110
> > inches total for H + W+ D.
> > > > They were 7in H + 57in W + 46in D. Weight
> > was 46 lbseachwithout senders.
> > > > It was the 57in number that is the challenge.
> > > > Thom in beautiful Fuquay, NC
> > > > '78 transmode custom
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: pete <petemosss@comcast.net>
> > > > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > > > Sent: Fri, Mar 12, 2010 11:18 am
> > > > Subject: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing
> > (interior)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Anyone have their 2 cents worth to comment on gas
> > tank sealers.
> > > >
> > > > If you didn't do it last time the tanks were
> > down, will you do it this
> > > > time?
> > > > --
> > > > Pete
> > > > 74 Canyon Lands 26' "Emery"
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Re: Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76506 is a reply to message #76460] Sat, 13 March 2010 00:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Burton is currently offline  Ken Burton   United States
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I have never used their tank kit, but I sure can endorse POR-15 for other items. I just painted a battery box on my Blazer with the stuff 2 weeks ago. I also used it on the floor below my house batteries a couple of years ago. That stuff is like stone after it dries.

Highly recommended. If you use it on something that gets exposed to the sun, top coat it with regular paint.


Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76509 is a reply to message #76457] Sat, 13 March 2010 03:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jw mills is currently offline  jw mills   United States
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Welding on gas tanks is usually a bad idea. Here is an option to
consider:

<http://www.por15.com/SPECIAL-Sealer-Metal-Ready/productinfo/S7Q/>

--
Jim Mills
Greeley, CO
1973 CanyonLands 260 TZE-063V100731(under renovation)
1973 Glacier 230 TZE-033V101993


On Fri, 2010-03-12 at 12:12 -0800, Terry Skinner wrote:
> After all the trouble I had on the last trip I have been looking into
> what others have done, such as restorers of motorcycles. The one
> method I am leaning toward is to separate the two halves of the tank
> at the weld. Clean and blast the inside with walnut shells, paint the
> inside, and weld back together. For sure I have one bad tank that I
> can experiment on...............Terry
>
> On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 8:18 AM, pete <petemosss@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Anyone have their 2 cents worth to comment on gas tank sealers.
> >
> > If you didn't do it last time the tanks were down, will you do it this time?
> > --
> > Pete
> > 74 Canyon Lands 26' "Emery"
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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76511 is a reply to message #76451] Sat, 13 March 2010 03:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mike miller   United States
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John Boyer wrote on Fri, 12 March 2010 10:43

That price is now $400 per tank at the Rockford , IL Renu facility. May still be worth it if you got lots of crud. ...


At $400 to renew ONE tank... Just wondering, how much do brand new tanks cost? I do not see them listed on any web sites but I know someone bought a pair a few years ago. (Rick D. ?)

On a side note, years ago someone was talking about a slightly larger tank that fit in the same space. If buying new tanks....


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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76512 is a reply to message #76511] Sat, 13 March 2010 05:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
klassic kampers is currently offline  klassic kampers   United States
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in the 1970s and 80s I used Kreem on motorcycle tanks......on anything with 4 wheels and above I use POR-15......the stuff is super tough.......while doing a pair of GMC tanks I spilled some por-15 on the shop floor, forgot about it and after drying, I still cannot scrape the por-15 up after 3 years........I also coat the fuel filler tubes with por-15 on gmcs when doing tanks......

as for cleaning here locally we have the tanks media blasted with either soda or walnut shells or there are a couple of shops that will dip your tanks in a cleaning solution...............

if your tanks are rustd out, there should be plenty of used tanks available ..........


Mike Stewart 1973 GMC 26' Canyonlands / 1973 B.S.A. B50 street tracker----- Greer,S.C/Ellijay,Ga

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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76513 is a reply to message #76511] Sat, 13 March 2010 05:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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Darren Paget made one large tank for his GMC and IIRC, the center
frame brace was an integral part of the tank. Nice job, extra
capacity plus side fill. No more hassles.

On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 2:40 AM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
On a side note, years ago someone was talking about a slightly larger
tank that fit in the same space.  If buying new tanks....
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Steve Ferguson
'76 EII
Sierra Vista, AZ
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www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76528 is a reply to message #76509] Sat, 13 March 2010 09:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
van.one is currently offline  van.one   United States
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Mills,

Never weld on a gas tank. Many years ago there was a terrible explosion at
the Chevy shop in Norman, OK., caused by a mechanic welding on a gas tank on
a car. The welder was killed. He was supposed to run water into the tank
for an hour before the explosion, but it did not work; he still was killed.

While restoring a Honda motorcycle, before painting the gas tank, I ran a
hose from the exhaust pipe of my car, put the end into the mc tank, ran the
car engine for 30 minutes or so, then passed a flame from a torch over the
tank opening. There was a little rumbling, but no explosion. I used roofing
nails in the tank instead of walnut shells, shook it around for most of a
day, cleaned it out good.

J. L. Vanlandingham
Norman, OK.




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> Welding on gas tanks is usually a bad idea. Here is an option to
> consider:
>
> <http://www.por15.com/SPECIAL-Sealer-Metal-Ready/productinfo/S7Q/>
>
> --
> Jim Mills
> Greeley, CO
> 1973 CanyonLands 260 TZE-063V100731(under renovation)
> 1973 Glacier 230 TZE-033V101993
>
>
> On Fri, 2010-03-12 at 12:12 -0800, Terry Skinner wrote:
>> After all the trouble I had on the last trip I have been looking into
>> what others have done, such as restorers of motorcycles. The one
>> method I am leaning toward is to separate the two halves of the tank
>> at the weld. Clean and blast the inside with walnut shells, paint the
>> inside, and weld back together. For sure I have one bad tank that I
>> can experiment on...............Terry
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 8:18 AM, pete <petemosss@comcast.net> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > Anyone have their 2 cents worth to comment on gas tank sealers.
>> >
>> > If you didn't do it last time the tanks were down, will you do it this
>> > time?
>> > --
>> > Pete
>> > 74 Canyon Lands 26' "Emery"
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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Tank Coating/ Sealing (interior) [message #76529 is a reply to message #76513] Sat, 13 March 2010 10:01 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Hi All

Darren built a 60 gallon aluminum tank with a side fill. He said he could
hold the pump nozzle fully open until it clicked off and not spill a drop of
gas. He had to remove a cross member so the used the tank and the internal
baffle as a replacement cross member.

Here is a photo of the new filler on the side. I think it came from a Dodge
van.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=21103&title=picture-01
5&cat=4773
http://goo.gl/nPIs

Dave




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> bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Steven Ferguson
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> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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>
> Darren Paget made one large tank for his GMC and IIRC, the center frame
brace
> was an integral part of the tank. Nice job, extra capacity plus side
fill. No more
> hassles.
>
> On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 2:40 AM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
> On a side note, years ago someone was talking about a slightly larger
tank that
> fit in the same space.  If buying new tanks....
> --
> Steve Ferguson
> '76 EII
> Sierra Vista, AZ
> Urethane bushing source
> www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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