my48stake Posted July 18, 2013 Report Posted July 18, 2013 We've pulled the gas tank out and emptied the 40 year old fuel (aka varnish). Overall the tank is in pretty good shape, however, there are a couple of spots where it has rusted through on the top near the gas gage sending unit. The holes are small (smaller than a dime) and can probably be welded (welding... gas tank... ) Repair or replace? How best to repair, where best to get a replacement?... Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Posted July 18, 2013 I'd say repair, it CAN be done, you have to be VERY careful, or send it out to a tank repair place. I'm sure there are videos on YouTube how to safely weld a tank/members here will have a few thoughts. There IS a replacement tank out there, but it's not the "same" tank..... Quote
P15-D24 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Posted July 18, 2013 Radiator shop should be able to repair. Quote
B1B Keven Posted July 18, 2013 Report Posted July 18, 2013 http://p15-d24.com/topic/25400-fuel-tank-repair-myself/?hl=%2Bgas+%2Btank Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted July 18, 2013 Report Posted July 18, 2013 I had a local radiator shop repair and line my tank. Cost was $200 which I feel was well worth it. Tank is in my opinion as good or better than new and fuel is clean. Hth, Jeff Quote
Desotodav Posted July 18, 2013 Report Posted July 18, 2013 I'd be repairing the one that you have. You'd be hard pressed to find another one in good condition at a reasonable price! Best way to repair: give it to someone that knows what they're doing. There is an element of danger involved in repairing gas tanks if the prep work is not carried out beforehand! Quote
my48stake Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Posted July 18, 2013 I did some searching for repair shops and came across these guys: http://www.gastankrenu.net/index.html Anyone have any experience with them? They're not far from where I live so I'm inclined to see what they can do. It sounds like they've franchised the business but the one near me is the original shop. Quote
JBNeal Posted July 19, 2013 Report Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) I've dealt with the Renu folks in Waller & Austin, and the results have been good. The '48 had a hole in the top that I could put my arm in to scrape out the sludge that had built up from sitting next to the barn for 20+ yrs. I had patched that hole and painted the tank, but the perimeter seam was peppered with pin holes. So I bit the bullet from reading about Renu in Hemmings Motor News back in '96. They cut holes in each end of the tank, cleaned it out & coated the innerds, then patched them holes and coated the outside (drain plug included). It has stayed intact, hasn't flaked off any of the rubberized coating...a sound investment. Did the same for the tank in the '49 back in '04, even though it appeared to be in decent shape (with a 1 inch thick layer of sludge in the bottom). The perimeter seam is prone to pin holes if the tank is left dry for years, so coating the inside & outside is a good repair to make on any truck that's been parked for an extended period. A few hunnert bucks spent on the tank have provided me with peace of mind for decades...I highly recommend'm Edited February 19, 2015 by JBNeal Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted July 19, 2013 Report Posted July 19, 2013 I had my tank done by RENU 12 years ago and no problems yet . Today I could by a new tank at $250 including shipping but that wasn't available back then . I probably paid $250 for their services . So ask what they charge before you decide . Quote
Young Ed Posted July 19, 2013 Report Posted July 19, 2013 My p15 has had a renu'd tank for close to 10 years without an issue. I think mine close almost 350 so as Jerry mentioned if you can buy a new tank it might be a cheaper option. Quote
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