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  1. 06-10-2014, 10:29 PM #1
    bpyoung
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    FS: '73 Oil Tank

    Stripped and powder coated '73 oil tank. Slight pitting below filler neck. Includes dipstick, new cap, new O-ring
    in filter console, new crush washer for drain plug, new gasket for oil level sender.
    Asking $575.00 plus freight to CONUS + PayPal fee
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  2. 06-11-2014, 04:43 AM #2
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    Powder coated, huh?

    Are you SURE it was completely sealed up when they sand blasted it? The absence of a taped-off sender flange would cause concern for me. Was that left open during the process? If so, this tank is the tool of a car terrorist.

    I will never forget about 25 years ago when we saw a '73 S motor literally self destruct in less than 1000 miles because there was residual amounts of abrasive left in the tank. A very expensive lesson.
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  3. 06-11-2014, 06:37 AM #3
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    Hi Frank - I hand stripped this myself with paint stripper and elbow grease - not abrasives whatsoever.
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  4. 06-11-2014, 07:02 AM #4
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    Over the years I have used many powder coating companies and all of them sand blast the parts before they're painted.
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  5. 06-11-2014, 09:50 AM #5
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    My powder painter does not prep parts, their main business is decorative rails , gates etc. Car parts are a small sideline for them.
    I taped all of the openings and used a silicone plug for the oil tank sender hole at their facility.
    All they did was hang it on the line, apply the powder and bake it. I am as demanding as you about quality work.
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  6. 06-11-2014, 10:40 AM #6
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    Makes absolute sense.
    I would love that guy's contact info if you don't mind sharing it.

    Thanks.
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