Wifey's 79 has a gas leak along the straps on the bottom.. Yeah, rust through! :look:
Upon further inspection I found the bottom of the tank has been fixed multiple times with "gas tank repair" sealing kits.
The holes will keep appearing if I follow the same path. Also I need to change the fuel filter too often.
I can't find a new gas tank, is there a source?
If I can't find one, what method worked best fo you to repair your existing tank. (and get the rust out & seal it)
I have the same problem with my tank. I asked around several different junk yards for another one but of course there weren't any. When I asked some welding shops to make me one they said it could cost somewhere around $600-$700. So my solution was to buy a 14 gauge 4'x8' steel sheet from NAPA which cost about $75 and have a friend help me with bending and welding it. It should work even better considering the metal is significantly stronger than stock.
Hey dont build tank to much labor involved. I have a 78 tank arizona style no rust. But check out my post on youre pintos under fuel tank. Also I used an elec. fuel pmp. with `G`switch and it worked in sandy eggo ca.. :)
Do you want to sell the 78 tank? Send email to: p1800es72 at yahoo"dot"com
Thanks!
Starliner how is weather there? I wanted $50.00 for tank + shippig and i'll throw in sending unit + staps + bolts if needed. Tank is still in car, should be good it's an arizona tank, it would be comming from 85344. Tried to e-mail you I don't think it worked. Get back to me here or spot7768@netzero.net or 760-665-2316. :accident: hate that when that happens. :)
Hello Fred,
I sent you an email. Is $125.00 enough to cover your time & shipping.
Let me know. I will have wifey send a check.
This will help me a lot. Wifey feels grounded without her Pinto.
About the weather... I am in Xiamen, China right now on business. The weather is in the70s :lol:
Wifey in Michigan says it's raining and 40s-50s today. Then it will turn cooler again.
Hi Starliner, I recieved youre mail. I tried both e-mail and I can't get through to you. Give me some time, I will pull tank to get visual on it + dimensions + weight.I will get back soon as I can. Busy mailing out pinto parts all morning. Sounds cold hear it's double, because I live in closes as youre going to get to hell. Thanks Fred. :)