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  1. 05-18-2015, 04:18 PM #1
    gdj911
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    Gas tank problem

    my 72' gas tank needs cleaning after 15 yrs of setting. it also has a leak/hole at the seam.
    is it best to dip and weld or buy a new gas tank. and where do you buy a tank..new or used?
    thank you, gary
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  2. 05-18-2015, 04:44 PM #2
    RSTarga
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    considering the possible consequences I would put a new tank in. I know many here would repair, and that might work ok, it's the "might" I'm not crazy about.
    David

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  3. 05-18-2015, 06:17 PM #3
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    great time to replace the old rubber hoses under there too
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  4. 05-19-2015, 04:47 AM #4
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    There's a place in the Atlanta area if you are nearby that will recoat the tank with a red substance that works well; Sims. If not, try to find a place that uses the red coating material. Regarding new tanks, my understanding is that they don't fit that well.
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  5. 05-19-2015, 11:30 AM #5
    cmcfaul
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    Just resealed mine this weekend. Took the sender out to get a good look in there and not too bad. Did the POR 15 thing. Cleaned, etched and sealed. Looks like brand new in there now. Gonna let it sit for a week before filling with gas.

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  6. 05-19-2015, 11:53 AM #6
    sebastianroher
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    I bought a tank from Pelican for my '71. It got dipped and turned out looking like swiss cheese. That's what 30 years of sitting will do I guess! I will let you know how mine fits or if I have any issues when I go to install it.

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  7. 05-20-2015, 09:28 AM #7
    gdj911
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    thanks guys...ordered new tank.
    cheers,
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  8. 05-20-2015, 10:43 AM #8
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    Did you order the Dansk?
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