Source for 1926 Fuel tank.

[Raidmagic]

I have the fuel tank out of my car and am looking at $139-239 to have it sealed. With the thought of spending $250 after tax on sealing my tank I am now wondering what a new one would run me. My thought is if a new one is just a few bucks more it's a better idea to replace it. Now I'm not seeing anything like I need for sale. My current tank is 36"x8"x10"

 

 

Thanks.

[AzBob]

I had a brand new stainless steel tank fabricated by Rock Valley Antique & Hotrod out of Stillman Valley, Illinois. 

It was pricey, ($900.) however, never have to worry about it rusting out. In addtion, they were able to precisely locate the filler tube, gas gauge and pickup tube fittings. Brand new stainless straps were fabricated as well. I couldn't be more pleased. This was for a 1926 Buick.

Bob

Edited October 29, 2015 by AzBob (see edit history)

[Raidmagic]

Good looking tank  but I'm not looking to spend $900 to solve a $200 problem. Thanks

[viv w]

Have a look at autocityclassics.com they do a tank for 1928 for $270 but with a slightly bigger volume, dont know if the 26 is the same.

Viv.

[Raidmagic]

Just fyi it was 175 to seal it.

[jimmyg1943]

I know this is an old thread but what I have to share may be helpful for someone down the road. I have built many fuel tanks in my lifetime and I always line them with "3M Fuel Resistant Coating".  A quart is usually more than enough to do most fuel tanks and it costs less than $100.  In my 1952 Jeep, my original tank was lined in 1976 and is still in good condition as is the same for the additional tank I built for it mounted under the back. It is very easy to do yourself.  After making certain the tank is as clean as it can be, cover openings and pour the material in and roll the tank around to get all the surfaces coated. Then pour the excess out and back into the container to save for additional coatings.  They recommend two but I do three applications letting the material set properly between applications. Let the tank dry well before filling with fuel.  This is probably the best product out there.

If you have a tank built out of stainless make certain is is made of 316 stainless.  Anything less will eventually rust.

I am in the process of building a new tank for my 1926 Buick using mild steel which will be lined as mentioned above. If my mild steel Jeep tanks are still going strong after 45 years it says a lot for the 3M product.

[DITCHBURN 1928 Pontiac]

Just for everyone's future interest. Resealing gas tanks works very well. Years ago I resealed the gas tank on my 1967 Pontiac Tempest during the restoration process. Just follow the directions on the can and it WORKS!