Off topic but has merit/Classic Vette

I know some of you have a pony car. Here is problem old leaking fuel tank. Someone helped them self to my fuel and damaged tank. Tank is old and sure is very pitted from age 1974 Stingray Roadster. I just don't want to dump in some sealer. but do a good job on repair. Anybody been down this road?? I live in Tucson and maybe someone has a good cure for my baby.
Thank you.Dan

Hi Dan,
I think you can get a new tank for around $200. Might be easier and cheaper in the long run than trying to repair what you have.

http://www.classiccarautoparts.com/corvette_gastanks.html

cheers,
Ken

Dan,

My 1967 Corvette had a tank "seep" from pinholes. In 1981...you know, yesterday...I pulled the tank, cleaned it half a dozen times with acetone and 220 paper and fiberglassed it.

I forget which resin type, but used the angel hair matt.

Just looked under the car and its still dry.

That said, my 2001 Long Island Corvette catalogue shows you could buy a replacement tank for a 67' for $190.

If you plan to keep the car just replace it...the hard part was pulling it, really not much of a problem on a 67'...not sure on your later car with crash bumpers.

www.licorvette.com They do 1963 to 67 only, but they may recommend a place that does the year of your car. You can get more parts today than you could get in 1980.

Send me a private message if you need any more info, but thats about it.

Pete

I've not had the seepy fuel tank issue as such, but I like to recomend a tank sealing product from Hirsch Automotive. I've used there motorcycle sized kit on my 25 year old 1983 CB-1100F fuel tank to help kill any rust related problems and to help save the tank from a rust though. Here's a link to there site:

http://www.hirschauto.com/


Shipping was extremely quick.

As with most any type of repair kit you'll find on the market, surface prep is the key to getting a good repair. If you should go this way, take your time and ensure the surface prep is "by the book".


Tony

>I know some of you have a pony car. Here is problem old
>leaking fuel tank. Someone helped them self to my fuel and
>damaged tank. Tank is old and sure is very pitted from age
>1974 Stingray Roadster. I just don't want to dump in some
>sealer. but do a good job on repair. Anybody been down this
>road?? I live in Tucson and maybe someone has a good cure for
>my baby.

I would recommend going for a replacement. While there may be some way to fix it for a while, if there's one leak from corrosion, there will soon be another one. With a new tank, you will solve the problem completely and not have to think about it for another 30 years.

Brett

To all that replied , looks like new tank is answer. I don't want to do a temp fix. This car has factory new engine under 500 miles/ all new under hood/ Turbo 400 trany/ and sane street gears in rear end. No killer racer but darn decent fun street machine. A total joy to drive and she be a beauty.
Cheers,Dan

replace the tank. another vette owner

www.yearone.com
Dwayne
Keep a handle on em!