List; I have used gas tank Renu in Minnesota on three tanks, and am
batting a 1000. I used them on a Model A Ford tank, the most difficult,
as the tank makes up the dash and part of the cowl, therefore only the
inside is coated. I also used them on my 66 TR4A, inside and out. Both
of those tanks I had previously chemically dipped, which revealed pin
holes. It was not necessary for any holes to cut in the tank. An extra
step and expense, but probably worth it. The other tank was a 1913
Overland, to which they unsolder the joints for cleaning, then
re-soldered the joints and treat with the teflon. I think the safety
issue hear outweighs originality. Until some makes a reproduction tank
that is similar to the original, I think its the way to go, certainly
for driven cars, and should receive only a minor deduction in concourse.
Jerry Oliver, Olympia WA
Fred Thomas wrote:
>
> Sorry that should have read = gas tank =
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Fred Thomas <vafred@erols.com>
> To: Karl Vacek <KVacek@Ameritech.net>; TR Listserv <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 1999 10:50 AM
> Subject: Re: Gas Tank Renu
>
> >
> > On which model Triumph does the gas show.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Karl Vacek <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
> > To: TR Listserv <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, September 02, 1999 8:20 AM
> > Subject: Re: Gas Tank Renu
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Randall Young wrote...
> > >
> > > >This morning, while picking up my radiator at the local shop, I also
> > picked
> > > up a brochure for "Gas Tank Renu". <snip>
> > >
> > > I have called and I have one reservation about this. They cut a
> > relatively
> > > large (more than hand-sized) hole in the tank to allow introducing an
> arm
> > > with a sandblast gun. They plug the hole, but your tank sure will NOT
> be
> > > original any more. The process does include a baked sealant inside, but
> I
> > > really think you can do a good job using acid and neutralizer inside
> > without
> > > destroying the original exterior appearance of your tank.
> > >
> > > - Karl Vacek
> > > '66 TR4A - IRS
> > > '64 Amphicar
> > > '16 Ford T Touring
> > > '46 Piper J-3 Cub
> > >
> > >
> >
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