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Looking for a 1924 special six gas tank


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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.

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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.

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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-detail

http://www.caswellplating.com/restoration-aids/epoxy-gas-tank-sealer.html

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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-detail

http://www.caswellplating.com/restoration-aids/epoxy-gas-tank-sealer.html

i have a Studebaker Rockne gas tank if your not interested in keeping the car original.

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