83 Riv gas tank painted?

[Guest northmn]

Could someone tell me if the gas tank in these cars originally came painted, galvanized, tinned, etc? If they where painted could you post a picture or give me some idea of the color and shade they originally where? The new tank I bought is what looks to be galvanized already. -Thanks-

Bob

[Booreatta]

Could someone tell me if the gas tank in these cars originally came painted, galvanized, tinned, etc? If they where painted could you post a picture or give me some idea of the color and shade they originally where? The new tank I bought is what looks to be galvanized already. -Thanks-

Bob

My 84 has a what appears to be galvanized and I am pretty sure that it is original. I just replaced the muffler that was original at the factory

Chuck Kerls

booreatta@cox.net

[Guest northmn]

Thanks Chuck. I sort of thought that was the case since my new one came galvanized. Here are some pictures you might enjoy of my frame off restoration so far. This is the first and most likely the last restore I will ever do. I have found it much more than a hobby and really should have sent it to a fully equipped restoration shop that has all the fancy equipment especially a proper paint booth and rotisserie.

[sosuzguy]

Great job Bob. I'm gonna have to bring you to Texas! lol

[Don McClair]

Bob, Eastwood makes a product called Tank Tone and it basically is a little different from the Argent that was used on the Chevrolet Rally wheels and others. If your tank is discolored and won't clean up this could be a good way to go. Good luck with your Riviera.