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pwdcougar · 03-02-2014, 10:37 PM

Just take your time and do one thing at a time.

The tank repair took most of an afternoon with most of the time spent cleaning the tank inside so it didn't explode when the torch hit it. First the grease and oil had to go then the metal prepped with the muriatic acid. I brushed it on, let it sit for a bit, then rinsed it off. I used the brush on plumbers soldering paste too. My daughter had to hold the patches flat with a large screwdriver too.

25 years ago I paid a guy to patch the very same tank using the same method. That patch was still holding strong!

Paul

03-02-2014, 10:37 PM	#21
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: 1971 K20 Rat Rod Resurrection Just take your time and do one thing at a time. The tank repair took most of an afternoon with most of the time spent cleaning the tank inside so it didn't explode when the torch hit it. First the grease and oil had to go then the metal prepped with the muriatic acid. I brushed it on, let it sit for a bit, then rinsed it off. I used the brush on plumbers soldering paste too. My daughter had to hold the patches flat with a large screwdriver too. 25 years ago I paid a guy to patch the very same tank using the same method. That patch was still holding strong! Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)