Gas tank restoration service, any reccomendations?
- waterdawg2004
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Gas tank restoration service, any reccomendations?
Pulled the tank out of 1944 MB. Rust on bottom inside tank and gas weeping from somewhere? Has anybody tried a gas tank restoration service and had any luck with them? I would like to get it cleaned, lined and painted. Any idea of cost and how it worked out? New repro tank costs $450 so I may go that way. I do not know if it is the original tank or not, how would I tell? Thanks for any help.
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1944 MB Jeep
37mm Gun, Antitank, M3A1 USA
French 25mm SA.L Model 1937
Replica Kubelwagen from VW Thing
37mm Gun, Antitank, M3A1 USA
French 25mm SA.L Model 1937
Replica Kubelwagen from VW Thing
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Re: Tank restoration service, any reccomendations?
When I first read your title another type of “Tank” came to mind.
I used Midwest Radiator here in Omaha on my rare mid series fuel tank and a later Olaco. They were hot tanked and then had a ceramic sealant coated on the inside. Yes, they ensured that the pick up tubes didn’t become blocked. I need to dig out my receipts on the cost.
If you send me photos of your fuel tank, I can possibly ID it for you.
I used Midwest Radiator here in Omaha on my rare mid series fuel tank and a later Olaco. They were hot tanked and then had a ceramic sealant coated on the inside. Yes, they ensured that the pick up tubes didn’t become blocked. I need to dig out my receipts on the cost.
If you send me photos of your fuel tank, I can possibly ID it for you.
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Re: Tank restoration service, any reccomendations?
Yes I have had Vintage Power Wagons perform the "Rhino Renu" process, and it has held up well since 1994. But it costs about the same as a new jeep fuel tank. Just depends on if you want to use your old one, or go with a new one. I usually buy new ones now.
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Re: Tank restoration service, any reccomendations?
One of the guys here used this business, check the photos in the link.
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http://www.gas-tank.com/Maness-Jeep.htm
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http://www.gas-tank.com/Maness-Jeep.htm
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Re: Tank restoration service, any reccomendations?
If MD Jaun was the only source for new tanks, I probably would have the old one restored. But now the Olaco repos are out there, so I vote to buy a new one and be done with it. Clean gas is paramount to a jeep running smooth.
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Re: Tank restoration service, any reccomendations?
Who sells the Olaco repos?
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French 25mm SA.L Model 1937
Replica Kubelwagen from VW Thing
37mm Gun, Antitank, M3A1 USA
French 25mm SA.L Model 1937
Replica Kubelwagen from VW Thing
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Re: Gas tank restoration service, any reccomendations?
I believe the guy we can't mention for litigation reasons has them.....P____r D_____A. But I know someone else does but can't remember.
Dino Falabrino
On the "G" since 1998.
1943 GPW 102310 DOD 3-3-43
1928 Model A Roadster Pickup
1930 Model A Tudor
1968 Taco Minibike
On the "G" since 1998.
1943 GPW 102310 DOD 3-3-43
1928 Model A Roadster Pickup
1930 Model A Tudor
1968 Taco Minibike
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