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eyeman · 08-21-2006, 10:14 AM

and could use some advice. I just recently inherited a 1965 c-10 from a friend of mine who's dream was to rebuild his truck. I'm gonna finish this project for him. The truck has been sitting for over 15 years. I've got the motor in pretty good shape and ready to start, but the gas tank has some rust and about 1/4 inch of gummy tar like old fuel in the bottom. My question is: is there any to get the tank clean or should I just buy a new one?

helping a friend
eyeman

Chevyboy1962 · 08-21-2006, 05:03 PM

If there is no holes in the gas tank, you can has it cleaned out at a radiator shop. But if it has alot of pin holes, it's best to either get a good used one at bone yard, or buy a new one a for a hundred bucks.

Also check to see if the bottom section of the fuel sending unit in the tank is clogged, you can probably clean it out with some solvent, or maybe carb cleaner. If the little metal strap is broke, you can get a new one for I think $30.
David

Hilandr451 · 08-22-2006, 10:03 AM

Once you have the tank boiled out, POR15 makes an excellent product for coating the inside of the tank & preventing it from ever having rust again. Google them & check out their web site. I've used a lot of their products with amaizing results.

jgrh64 · 08-23-2006, 06:03 PM

If you want the cheap route get the 3 part eastwood kit and let it soak for a long time. Don't forget the fuel pump and carb too

08-21-2006, 10:14 AM	#1
eyeman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mississippi Posts: 1	gummed up and could use some advice. I just recently inherited a 1965 c-10 from a friend of mine who's dream was to rebuild his truck. I'm gonna finish this project for him. The truck has been sitting for over 15 years. I've got the motor in pretty good shape and ready to start, but the gas tank has some rust and about 1/4 inch of gummy tar like old fuel in the bottom. My question is: is there any to get the tank clean or should I just buy a new one? helping a friend eyeman

08-21-2006, 05:03 PM	#2
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Re: gummed up If there is no holes in the gas tank, you can has it cleaned out at a radiator shop. But if it has alot of pin holes, it's best to either get a good used one at bone yard, or buy a new one a for a hundred bucks. Also check to see if the bottom section of the fuel sending unit in the tank is clogged, you can probably clean it out with some solvent, or maybe carb cleaner. If the little metal strap is broke, you can get a new one for I think $30. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

08-22-2006, 10:03 AM	#3
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: gummed up Once you have the tank boiled out, POR15 makes an excellent product for coating the inside of the tank & preventing it from ever having rust again. Google them & check out their web site. I've used a lot of their products with amaizing results. __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com

08-23-2006, 06:03 PM	#4
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: gummed up If you want the cheap route get the 3 part eastwood kit and let it soak for a long time. Don't forget the fuel pump and carb too __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!



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