Hey old car guys!!!

[doug hodder]

I need to reseal the tank on my Rambler...has anyone had luck with POR 15 tank sealant systems......I know someone out there has some experience with it, I'm not on any car forums...trust the car guys I know here........thanks in advance....Doug

[emiller]

I know it's good stuff for nuetralizing rust and keeps it from spreading. Didn't know they had a tank sealer. Eastwood has a good sealer for gas tanks. Of corse if you can buy a new tank that's best. Here is Eastwoods site http://www.eastwoodco.com/

[bledsoe3]

Doug, I knew a guy that owned a radiator shop and he would repair seams. Nothin' like putting a torch to a gas tank.

[toypusher]

Do you want old guys that know about cars or guys that know about old cars????

[SteveH]

Doug,

I can vouch for the Eastwood products, but also agree with EMiller, I'd buy a new tank if possible.

[Nitetimes]

I'm sittin' here trying to remember the name of the stuff I've used. It came in a gallon can with red print on a white label. We used this stuff to seal all kinds of tanks. It will plug and seal holes up to about an 1/8 of an inch and it is permanent. It is also highly volitile until it is cured, ask me how I know, go ahead. The good thing about it is it is easy to use, you just poor some in the tank, roll it around to cover everything a couple of times and drain the remainder back in the can to be re-used. It makes a very hard smooth lining in the tank with practicaly no prep work.
The odd thing about it is that if you pull off a little of it before it's cured and roll it into a ball the texture and odor coming off of it reminds you of that stuff they used to give us as kids that came with a red plastic straw. You rolled the stuff into a ball on the end of the straw and you could blow huge bubbles with it. I'm sure some of you remember this stuff. Kinda makes you wonder what they were giving us to play with way back when.
I gotta to go out to the garage later, I'll see if I can find that can and get the name off of it.

[Nitetimes]

Found the can I have. It's made by "Red Kote Products" just called 'fuel tank liner'. If you can find the stuff, it works great.
Here's a link to their info Red-Kote

[Classic Finn]

Doug - I know the stuff you talk about - Por15 - Ive also checked into using it for our 46 and 37 .. Number one its messy and time wise it cant be worked for long.. The name itself costs money as does everything here...There are substitutes out there for less .. Let me look on my list as to what I used...Ive ordered from Kanter and Eastwood for many things
before as well..And Ive been very happy to have done so .. always friendly and good service..


Classic Finn

[Classic Finn]

Doug

Nitetimes is right - That is definitely the product we have.. Red Kote...
Easy to work with as well.

Thanks Nitetimes

I purchased a Universal Tank for my 46 - "Poly"... ok but I took out the tanks from unders the seats, wife was scared to death of having gas tanks sittin under her but..so I installed them where the extra tire is normally..I think I would go with a new tank myself then you know for sure everything is ok..


Classic Finn

[Classic Finn]

Steve

I also tend to agree.. If youve spent time and money on your car or truck restoration.. buy a new tank ... I think you,d be happy in the long run..


Classic Finn

[Shrug53]

Do you want old guys that know about cars or guys that know about old cars????

Hey I am a little of each!

But seriously, Tanks are rearely worth replacing when they get that old. Just buy a replacement tank.

Try ramblerparts.com

If you can not find just the right one, then take some measurements and buy a generic one.

You may also want to check some Rambler websites about parts compatability across years and models. You will often find that a totally different vehicle will use the same part.

[goldcoop]

Doug:

I agree that buying a new tank is the BEST solution, but sometimes $ can prevent that...

Check out:

http://www.hirschauto.com/acb/showdetl. ... =6&CATID=3

Probably along the same line as POR15 products which I love, they have a epoxy putty that is just GREAT!

Cheers,

Coop

[Classic Finn]

Doug

http://www.yogisinc.com/results.cfm/-/C ... roduct.htm

this is the place I ordered my fuel tank for the 46 Chevrolet.. and I also
know of this place..

gas tanks - Rambler Detroit, MI
GAS tank restoration & repair using patented process, one million tanks completed; UPS available. See display ad in Services Offered. Gas Tank Renu, 800-997-3688, MI. http://www.gastankrenu.com/welcome.htm

GoldCoop is right - there are places that will make them too but - expensive....

Just some more ideas - Hope these help...


Classic Finn

[doug hodder]

Hey everybody....thanks for the replies...now I just need to go back and check out the sites that you all posted....The car is only a 59 but you would be surprised what isn't available for it....I'm just beginning the tank repairs etc....but was told that a replacement tank wasn't available....haven't found out for my self yet though...guess I will tonight...again...thanks everyone....PS I've only got about 2 inches of seam that has a small weep to it...but then I haven't filled the tank full yet....I can see that it has been dripping....the tank itself isn't in bad shape....Doug

[rwhitley]

Doug,
I have messed with old cars all my life and my experience has been that tank sealer for a rusted tank is a band-aid at best. Your problem will crop up again down the line. Replace the tank if at all possible. There are mfgs. of poly tanks out there and they are a lot cheaper than the steel or stainless tanks.