petelempert Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I'm on my second gas tank for my 63 and I'm still getting junk stuck in the filter and carb...mostly rust particles. I have replaced all the soft lines and I'm getting ready to replace the steel line too. I think the tank is the culprit. Now, I don't really trust used tanks, don't really want a custom built job and don't want to use any of the liner products out there. Here's the question: Does anybody know of a reproduction tank being made for another GM car of the same vintage (maybe early Impala?) that might fit in a 63? I'd like to start clean with a repro if I could. You'd think there might be some similarity since if they are both GM. Any ideas? Thx PRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Peter,Look back a day or two for CPTHOOK505's thread about getting a new tank for his '65. DLT responded in a positive way. The '65 and '63 tank should be the same or very close except for the sending unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petelempert Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 I guess I'm suspicious of any 40 year old tank now. The most recent one I bought looked great...of course I couldn't see in every nook and cranny. The thought of a brand new repro tank interests me because it's a clean slate. I just figured the GM sister cars that do have repro tanks made might be a good option...but it's just a notion. PRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I know this is an old thread, but how about using a gas tank coating system such as what POR15 makes?Like thishttp://www.por15.com/FUEL-TANK-REPAIR-KIT/productinfo/FTRK/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheezeMan Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I've used Gas Tank Renu before. They can also do the tanks on your radiator. I even had them do my gas filler tube for an old truck. That thing must have had a dozen holes in it and they patched it up really good. I kept that truck for many years and didn't have any more gas tank issues.They will blast the tank to bare metal and then re-coat inside and out. Any holes are permanently sealed as well. I see Texas has a dealer.See this link.Gas Tank RENU - USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roostriz Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 You could have your existing tank boiled to get rid of the crud. Then seal it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petelempert Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 I'm slowly chasing the bugs out of a 63 that sat for 12 years. The gas tank issue seems to be better...pulled it again and pressure washed the snot out of it, recently pushing lots of fresh gas through the thing and changing the filter out every few weeks. Ironically, now I'm fighting squawks at the other end of the car. The carb is now the issue. Making progress but have to constantly remind myself that the darn thing wouldn't run at all when I got it. PRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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