Guest hank22 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I am looking for a 1924 special six gas tank. The bottom of mine is all rusted out. Looking for a whole gas tank or pieces to repair the one that I have. I should be able to make repairs (from the top half) from another gas tank that is rusted out on the bottom. Thank you for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlightcoupe Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Is it not perfectly cylindrical as most tanks of the period? Wouldn't straight new sheetmetal serve better than old, used rusty tin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hank22 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Is it not perfectly cylindrical as most tanks of the period? Wouldn't straight new sheetmetal serve better than old, used rusty tin?This gas tankis more of an oval, the ends of the tank are rounded as well. I will see if Ican find a picture after a bit. The top and bottom of the 1924 special six gastank is made from what looks like the same press. The bottom piece has a flangethat if folded over the top which has slightly smaller lip, this joint is sodderedall the way around. The two halfs are currently seperated. The top of the gastank is in good condition. The botton has quiete a few rusted out spots andother spots that are very thin. Straight sheetmetal would work for a portion onthe very bottom but the rounded ends would be quite a bit of work. I would liketo find a whole tank to keep it looking original or a good upper half of thetank could be eaisily modified byremoving the fill tube and guage hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlightcoupe Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I would soda blast the tank, repair the holes with either a Permatex fuel tank repair or brazing; then re-attach the halves and seal the whole thing with a product like Caswell's Gas Tank Sealer.http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/specialized-maintenance-repair/professional-repair-systems/permatex-fuel-tank-repair-kit-detailhttp://www.caswellplating.com/restoration-aids/epoxy-gas-tank-sealer.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoffs Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I would soda blast the tank, repair the holes with either a Permatex fuel tank repair or brazing; then re-attach the halves and seal the whole thing with a product like Caswell's Gas Tank Sealer.http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/specialized-maintenance-repair/professional-repair-systems/permatex-fuel-tank-repair-kit-detailhttp://www.caswellplating.com/restoration-aids/epoxy-gas-tank-sealer.htmli have a Studebaker Rockne gas tank if your not interested in keeping the car original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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