doogan Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 In the process of restoring my 49 B1 I thought I was finished with the running gear until..........................Got the chassis and running gear all rebuilt and installed then cranked up the engine. All was great until crud appeared in the fuel filter bowl. Power down and removed the tank. After dumping the fuel out, add some new fuel and dump again there was a double handful of what looked like some rust particles. After several of these rinses it seems nothing else is coming out. Now, has anyone used these sealers I see advertised on various sites? Do they work? Should I go this route or would I be better off finding and installing a new tank? About all I have seen new are up to 1948. Will these work on the 1949? Being relatively new to the Mopar restoration I am finding it difficult locating a tank for the 49. Thanks in advance guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 The new tanks are now available, but somewhat pricey from what I've seen...but a new tank is always the best choice for peace of mind and a guarantee that you won't have more rust flake off, or pin holes develop. The liner I've seen used was the POR 15, and I've heard good things http://www.por15.com/POR-15-Fuel-Tank-Sealer_p_64.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 I am dropping my tank off today at Gas Tank Renu in SoCal. It supposed to have a lifetime warranty after repaired and coated. I will report back when I get her back in a week or two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) additional information - Gas Tank Renu the Tanks Inc. unit will fit but requires mounting bracket modifications Edited September 17, 2021 by JBNeal revised link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Oil Soup Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Try this .http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=68/mode=cat/cat68.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my48stake Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I am dropping my tank off today at Gas Tank Renu in SoCal. It supposed to have a lifetime warranty after repaired and coated. I will report back when I get her back in a week or two. I also had mine done by Gas Tank Renu (here in Michigan). I highly recommend them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I did the POR 15 thing in 2003. Pain in the butt to do, but has worked well with no further issues. However I would have got a new tank if I could have at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I got my tank back today. Not happy with the service at all. The coating looks fine and hopefully works good. However, they didnt remove any dents and pretty it up like the ones on thier website. For almost $600, I am pretty upset with the service and would not recommend the SoCal location to anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 They won't generally remove dents....it can cause cracks in the metal. They told me as such when I brought mine in. Besides that way Jeff can see the "history" in the truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodFru2u Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thanks for the Heads up about the So Cal / Bellflower Place, I called them and was told $300 -$ 695 for them to repair mine. I think I am going to look into a repop from tanks inc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 They dont make a repop for the 54... so this was my only choice. As for the dents, its frustrating when you see the photos of really beat up tanks on their website that then look like new after restoring. It would be nice if they mentioned that in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) I took a day trip down to Waller a few days ago to visit with the Renu guys down there about a tank that I got with a whole trailer full of parts a few years ago. They were very busy and shot me their price at a glance of the tank without looking at it thoroughly. The top of the tank is in good condition; the bottom, not so much: rust-through in places, mashed at the draw tube. When I pointed this out, they hesitantly said that it would be much higher to get it straight, even mentioned replacing the tank with a cheaper substitute than using their process. I inquired about cutting the tank open myself, doing the tin-knocking and reworking the draw tube after cutting 2" above the perimeter seam weld. They agreed that would be a much cheaper route, for me to do the preliminary metal work, and they could shot blast and weld it back together to complete the process for slightly higher than the original price they quoted. So I am gonna take a stab at that, taking a few pics along the way to document the work.FYI I believe the '54 tank is the same as the '53 Edited March 12, 2016 by JBNeal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 They won't generally remove dents....it can cause cracks in the metal. They told me as such when I brought mine in. Besides that way Jeff can see the "history" in the truck Ha ha ha Mark. But I can SEE why the OP is upset. My local old time radiator shop cleaned, repaired and lined my tank for $200. Some of these proprietary type shops are way too expensive for the services they offer. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I dunno JB... from the link you posted, my 54 tank is different than all 3 in the pics. Its closest to the center one, but mine is not recatangluar and tapers off in the front. Also, the fill neck is closer to the edge. I believe the 54 and up frame is different than the earlier models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogan Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Well I opted to use the POR-15 product instead of a new tank. My tank didn't actually leak and was in great shape on the outside for its age. Better than I can say for myself !!!! It seems to be working fine as I've had it full of fuel for a week now and no leaks. After cleaning out by first putting in a gallon of new fuel, sloshing around, dumping into a container and straining the crud out this was done several times. Once the rinsing gas seemed to come out without much crud the tank was filled half way with hot water and some dishwashing detergent. Again some sloshing around, pour out and repeat several times until all looked clean. Next I dropped in a small length of chain like for a swing and turned the tank over and over several times, more hot water and detergent, remove the chain and dry out the tank with a heat gun. Following the instructions with the POR-15 all went well and now back in the truck and seems to work great. A word of caution.........USE GLOVES, yes USE GLOVES. I did after getting some of the sealer on my hands but too late. NOTHING will remove that stuff as I tried everything in the garage and house from paint thinner to brillo pads. But if you are like me and prefer to not use gloves it will wear off in 3-4 days. Good luck and thanks guys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Well I opted to use the POR-15 product instead of a new tank. My tank didn't actually leak and was in great shape on the outside for its age. Better than I can say for myself !!!! It seems to be working fine as I've had it full of fuel for a week now and no leaks. After cleaning out by first putting in a gallon of new fuel, sloshing around, dumping into a container and straining the crud out this was done several times. Once the rinsing gas seemed to come out without much crud the tank was filled half way with hot water and some dishwashing detergent. Again some sloshing around, pour out and repeat several times until all looked clean. Next I dropped in a small length of chain like for a swing and turned the tank over and over several times, more hot water and detergent, remove the chain and dry out the tank with a heat gun. Following the instructions with the POR-15 all went well and now back in the truck and seems to work great. A word of caution.........USE GLOVES, yes USE GLOVES. I did after getting some of the sealer on my hands but too late. NOTHING will remove that stuff as I tried everything in the garage and house from paint thinner to brillo pads. But if you are like me and prefer to not use gloves it will wear off in 3-4 days. Good luck and thanks guys! ALL the POR products are that way.... which in my mind is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) It looks like the '53 tank was the same shape as the '54, with the top half having embossments for the filler neck in 3 locations...I reckon the B-4 frame and tank changes were already figured into the upcoming C-series for the cost savings of not having that rear bracket used on the '48-'52 models. Edited September 17, 2021 by JBNeal revised pictures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Yup, from that pic, it looks like the only change would be the filler neck. In that position, I doubt it would fit under mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 hi folk.. got just as frustrated but found the following solution . my fuel tank conversion using a cheap Nissan navara tank http://p15-d24.com/topic/34230-nissan-navara-fuel-tank-to-fit-dodge-b2b/#entry345539 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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