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Re: [oletrucks] Gas tank removal

To: wcraig@cfl.rr.com
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Gas tank removal
From: john j tonyes <flfox1@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 22:03:34 -0400
Sounds like the Radiaror shop is trying to ripe you off.  Most of them
will clean and coat them on the inside for $60.00..

John T.On Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:07:59 -0400 "Wayne Craig"
<wcraig@cfl.rr.com> writes:
> Thanks to all for suggestions on removing my gas tank. I was finally 
> able to
> get the tank removed by bending  a 1/2" box end wrench that I found 
> in my tool
> box.  This wrench was made from aluminum and was only 4" long and 
> 1/8" thick
> so I was able to bend it into a "L" shape and with the  use of some 
> WD40 was
> able to remove the nuts from the strap bolts.  The tank looks in 
> good shape on
> the outside , but the question now is should I replace it with a new 
> tank
> ($200) or try and clean and seal it with one of the kits from 
> Eastwood. I
> inquired about having a radiator shop do the cleaning and sealing 
> but they
> want $130 for the job.  Has anyone used the Eastwood or similar kit 
> and would
> you reccomend it?
> 
> Thanks,
> Wayne C.
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 
> 1959
> 


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