firenut Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Any suggestions on where/how to restore an L Model Fuel Tank?Thanks in advance... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Exactly what is the condition? Rusted? Dented? A photo would help a lot. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-266975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenut Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Looks great on the outside, but lots of surface rust on the inside...I will try and post pics... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-266976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 A good old time Radiator / gas tank repair shop can boil it out derust it and treat it inside. One thing I've never had luck with was the tank sealers, the new fuel eats it up. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-266982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 There is a shop in Rockville, MD that specializes in doing gas tank restorations. I can locate a contact if you are interested. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted November 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2014 Jack a farm tractor up mount tank on a wheel with straps and put stones in it and let it spin slowly first rinse out with simple green and give it a sniff test no smoking. 3 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenut Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 There is a shop in Rockville, MD that specializes in doing gas tank restorations. I can locate a contact if you are interested. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenut Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thanks. I believe that's loopers service center. Some folks have told me about it but I wanted to check with you folks before I went there... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenut Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Any idea if any NOS tanks are available or were all of them made to order? The estimate I am getting in around 1K for the tank restoration.. Seems like a NOS tank would be cheaper? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I use Marco Radiator in Shenadoah PA. I had work done by another shop and it was crazy expensive. Marco would probably be $400. Might be worth the drive. They have done several fuel tanks and one radiator for me and I have been very happy with their work. They pick up and deliver to my house but not likely to do it for you. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 pictures would help to see what we're dealin with. I have ground and cut the end caps off several B model tanks and sandblasted them on the inside, welded them back together and coated them with ''Red Kote'' from Napa or Eastwood. depends what your tank looks like. if its similar to a square B model one its not that big of a deal. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I have purchased the epoxy liner kits from Caswell Plating, but I have not gotten around to using them yet. If you are interested I bought some extras since their bulk price was basically the same as the price for what I needed.One other option would be to cut a rectangular hole in the top of the tank that can be patched by a sheet metal piece screwed back onto the tank. Since the tank is up under the frame it will never show and it is easy to seal up with gasket material or silicone. I have done this on a tractor tank and it works very well to clean the tank and inspect it for damage.I made up a "ring" out of metal which I epoxied inside the tank giving me a strong surface to screw into. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenut Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Thanks Y'all.. I have attached the pictures that were requested... Let me know what you think... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenut Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Oh and here is a picture of my rig that the tank came out of...85LS1442 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Oh and here is a picture of my rig that the tank came out of...85LS14422014-10-20 14.44.48.jpgNice looking truck....best of luck with it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 was the tank mounted between the frame rails or under the diamond plate over the pump ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenut Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Tank was under the diamond plate above the pump Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Flush the tank with water and cut an access hole in the top would be my advice. You can then clean it properly, seal it internally if you decide to go that route, and keep an access port available in case of future issues. Obviously, do not cut an empty tank with flammable vapors inside. Keep it full of water while you cut the hole with a saw or cut off wheel.The other, more costly, alternative would be to replace it with an aluminum tank. Any decent fabrication shop could make one. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 i think id fill it with water and find someone with bandsaw big enough and cut one end right off. then you can clean or sandblast the insideand weldte end cap back on. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vladislav Posted November 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2014 If I make a cut out I'd do it at the frame rail side.No chances to see.This past summer I have done my two wich were very similar to your one.Half a can of gravel inside with a couple gallons of diesel.Hanged with a couple of straps and wobbled by hands. As many times as you can. Every about an hour during a couple of days.Refreshing diesel from time to time. Turned out not absolutely clean but very good to be used as a diesel in the future.Gas is another story, much more chances to get rusty.Vlad 3 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Firenut, that is a good looking truck! I have used muratic acid to clean the inside when they stink and have old bad gas in them. There is a product called Evaporust that might work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37757-l-model-fuel-tank/#findComment-267594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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