allchevy Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 got the new steel gas tank in for my 70. car is modified, not going for 100 points redo. but would like to know if the tank was painted from the factory. and if not what could i use to keep the metal look after it's installed and on the road. canadian made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I used Silver Wheel Paint that can be bought at any parts store. Looks real nice on the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I used Krylon Semi-Gloss black but it didn't last all that well next time I have the tank out of the car it's gonna get Rust Oleum semi gloss black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 If you want the bare metal look you can clear coat it. I usually do that on some linkages and gas and trans lines and it lasts pretty well. I always degrease, sand and degrease again. I doubt it will stick very well without sanding but you may not want to sand the tank. It surely has some type of rust resistant coating from the factory, doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Auto Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 The tanks were naked from GM as they rolled off the asembly line. I painted mine with Ralley Wheel Silver as well. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I painted my tank "silver charcoal", it's a Dupli-Color Auto Spray that you can buy at stores like Autozone...probably even K-mart. It has a very small amount of metallic in it, looks pretty good I think. Here's a picture. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Looks great Bill! Nice fuel pump too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allchevy Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 silver looks very good! Certainly something to think about. Thanks for the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri's 71 SS Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Wow, Bill - the underside of your car looks great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Wow, Bill - the underside of your car looks great!! You apparently never looked under my car...just cuz the body and paint look old doesn't mean the underside is also... I undercoated it back in 1983 (myself) and it has held up amazingly well. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckeng Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Man, every time I see that I have to sigh Bill! That looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest silent72 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 i used rust oleum black. looks pretty good. just used it mainly for the anti rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Rust Oleum is the best paint around for under your car.. it's only real drawback is that it takes forever to dry. it might not be as tough as say POR-15, but it's way easier to clean up.. and you can repaint over scratches and what not easily.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteman1971 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Don, Sanding the tank and then clear coating it will only give you clear coated sanding marks. Clean the tank with a good auto body wax and grease remover and then clear coat it. The first coat should be a nice light coat just to cover and lay a base for the following coats. Let it tack up really well (90%dry) before coating again. I use an automotive paint type clear coat out of a gun but I'm sure it will work with cans as well. Bill, looks real sweet!!!! My 2 cents, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte72Carlo Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Bill did you add the sump to the stock tank yourself or did you buy one already with that on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Bill got it from me, it was a new replacement tank (the shop wouldn't touch a used (gas) tank) the sump is all tig welded in there, same guy did the welding on my roll bar, just a unbelievable welder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte72Carlo Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 could you give me a price estimate on how much a new tank would be along with the sump welded in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I don't have a clue, it would be cheaper to use a fuel cell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte72Carlo Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I just really like the look of the silver tank and the filler behind the licence plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 could you give me a price estimate on how much a new tank would be along with the sump welded in? At the very least add the price of a new tank ($180-190) to the price of a sump kit ($64) and then the $$$ of a someones welding skills. That part you would have to ask around...I got lucky when I was looking for mine, as Sam mentioned I got it from him... You could always spend the big $$$ and get one like this...CLICK HERE. It's stainless and all ready to go...they have other versions of it with an Aeromotive pump hidden inside of it. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 makes a fuel cell sound real good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allchevy Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Monteman, Thanks, You've got a great web sight! Great cars, nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte72Carlo Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 geeze 900, bit steep for a tank don't you think??? a fuel cell is sounding pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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