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07-20-2021, 08:14 PM | #1 |
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Late '31 Gas Tank Restoration
Where is the best place to cut a Late '31 gas tank for repair/reseal/reweld?
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07-20-2021, 08:20 PM | #2 |
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Re: Late '31 Gas Tank Restoration
Do a search
Brent has some explicit info and pics on this site You cut the top off around the track welds but a lot more to it to know |
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07-20-2021, 09:12 PM | #3 |
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Re: Late '31 Gas Tank Restoration
Thanks, looking at it I could see 2 possible ways to approach it...
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07-21-2021, 12:52 AM | #4 |
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Re: Late '31 Gas Tank Restoration
You have to remove the top panel as it is not attached to the baffles . I had to do this as my tank had a large wasps nest located behind a side baffle . I cut the tank top several inches in from the seam edge weld . I could access all the interior easily and give a good clean out luckily the wasps had left home . I mig welded the top back in and water tested for leaks the top is quite rigid and I had no alignment issues . Very little bondo was needed I did this about ten years ago and the repair is stable and not visible . Before you start make sure the tank is gas free .
John in hot weather Suffolk County England . Last edited by john charlton; 07-21-2021 at 01:17 AM. |
07-21-2021, 08:00 AM | #5 |
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Re: Late '31 Gas Tank Restoration
I like cutting them in the factory weld as it is less-obtrusive when re-welded. It has been my experience that you need a jig or fixture when the tank is reassembled to eliminate the possibility of distortion or twisting during fitment & welding.
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07-21-2021, 09:44 AM | #6 |
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Re: Late '31 Gas Tank Restoration
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Brent, you appear to be "the Guy" concerning this operation...I appreciate your response... What do you normally use to cut the tank with? |
07-21-2021, 03:59 PM | #7 |
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Re: Late '31 Gas Tank Restoration
I had one done by Brent for my 30 Station Wagon and he did a PERFECT job. Thanks again Brent.
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Re: Late '31 Gas Tank Restoration
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Thank you Sir!! |
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