Fuel tank

[GonzoBard]

I’m planning to replace the fuel tank in my ‘66 car. I assume the new tank will come painted black - will it want any further painting or protection before installation?

[wildtexas]

There was a 68 tank for sale on here not too long ago. Seemed a decent one at a good price.

Paint wise, some sort of rubberised stone chip would be a good idea. Especially underneath.

Gravitex works well and others talk of 3m or wurth.

Colour is another matter.
Matt

[GonzoBard]

Thanks Matt, that sounds sensible.

[SeanP]

Colour of the tank should be a lighti grey for the purists

[GonzoBard]

Ah, good point, I had assumed it would be black, as in my car currently. Thanks.

[neilbardsley]

There are places that will clean and coat your existing tank for you. If you look on the restoration thread I think there are some examples of people having a go themselves as well.

[Timo]

I used the POR 15 kit on my tank about 10 years ago, it worked brilliantly, no issues at all since then.

[GonzoBard]

I hadn’t considered having my existing tank repaired. At about £230 for a new tank plus £60 ish for a fitting kit I had thought it as well to buy new. I shall investigate a repair - it isn’t really something I’d want to try myself.

[neilbardsley]

I hadn’t considered having my existing tank repaired. At about £230 for a new tank plus £60 ish for a fitting kit I had thought it as well to buy new. I shall investigate a repair - it isn’t really something I’d want to try myself.

What is the problem?

[GonzoBard]

You are right, there is no real problem with sealing an existing tank. However, if I install a new tank it should see the car through at least the remainder of my ownership and I shouldn’t need to touch it ever again. It feels like the right course of action.

[Robind]

We used the grey 3M for ours during resto and worked very well giving a great look and finish