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TruckinDaddy · 09-25-2005, 03:38 PM

When I asked about cleaning the rust out of my tank, several members suggested that I try to find one from a member wha has converted to a blazer tank or fuel cell. So here I am...

Before I spend $80 to get my tank cleaned and $80 to get it sealed, does anyone have a decent/clean or already sealed tank that they want to part with?

Post here or PM me, thanks

**Ironhorse** · 09-25-2005, 06:09 PM

I have one from a '71 , good shape, no rust and still has the sending unit and all the lines with it. Are you going to the Chickasha, Okla. swap meet in October south west of Ok. City? I could bring it with me as I will be there Friday and Saturday the 14th and 15th. Still a good road trip from Austin, Tx. but thought maybe a chance for ya'

ratrod67 · 09-25-2005, 06:34 PM

I have one for free in FT Worth if you want to make the trip.

tomatocity · 09-25-2005, 06:47 PM

You can have the free one in my 67 parts truck if you want to pay the freight from 95820.

TruckinDaddy · 09-25-2005, 06:57 PM

Ironhorse and Tomatocity, these are great offers guys, but let me see if something a little closer comes up.

Hey Ratrod67,

My parents live south of Ft Worth. Do you think that tank is usable as it sits? If so, I might be interested.

ratrod67 · 09-25-2005, 07:38 PM

Should be. Was pulled from a running and driving truck about 3 weeks ago. I can pull it out of the shed tomorrow and take a look inside just to be sure.

TruckinDaddy · 09-26-2005, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratrod67

Should be. Was pulled from a running and driving truck about 3 weeks ago. I can pull it out of the shed tomorrow and take a look inside just to be sure.

Please take a peek when you get a chance. There is a about a 99% chance that I will be at my parent's later this week or over the weekend.

ratrod67 · 09-26-2005, 09:41 AM

There are a couple rust colored spots on the bottom of the tank. Might just be stains from varnished gas. Nothing scaly or flaking off. I poured just about all of the gas out and there was no trash floating around. Can't really see much but it looks good to me.

TruckinDaddy · 09-26-2005, 01:18 PM

Cool. Thanks for checking on it. And thanks for the awesome offer. Let me think for a day on it. If I am going to take it or not, I'll PM you.

But if someone happens to see this thread and speaks up for the tank, then that is fine, too.

09-25-2005, 03:38 PM	#1
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	WTB 68 Gas Tank, Austin TX When I asked about cleaning the rust out of my tank, several members suggested that I try to find one from a member wha has converted to a blazer tank or fuel cell. So here I am... Before I spend $80 to get my tank cleaned and $80 to get it sealed, does anyone have a decent/clean or already sealed tank that they want to part with? Post here or PM me, thanks __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

09-25-2005, 06:09 PM	#2
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	I have one from a '71 , good shape, no rust and still has the sending unit and all the lines with it. Are you going to the Chickasha, Okla. swap meet in October south west of Ok. City? I could bring it with me as I will be there Friday and Saturday the 14th and 15th. Still a good road trip from Austin, Tx. but thought maybe a chance for ya' __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-25-2005, 06:47 PM	#4
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	You can have the free one in my 67 parts truck if you want to pay the freight from 95820. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

09-25-2005, 06:57 PM	#5
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Ironhorse and Tomatocity, these are great offers guys, but let me see if something a little closer comes up. Hey Ratrod67, My parents live south of Ft Worth. Do you think that tank is usable as it sits? If so, I might be interested. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

09-26-2005, 01:18 PM	#9
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Cool. Thanks for checking on it. And thanks for the awesome offer. Let me think for a day on it. If I am going to take it or not, I'll PM you. But if someone happens to see this thread and speaks up for the tank, then that is fine, too. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

09-25-2005, 06:34 PM	#3
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	I have one for free in FT Worth if you want to make the trip.

09-25-2005, 07:38 PM	#6
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Should be. Was pulled from a running and driving truck about 3 weeks ago. I can pull it out of the shed tomorrow and take a look inside just to be sure.

09-26-2005, 09:41 AM	#8
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	There are a couple rust colored spots on the bottom of the tank. Might just be stains from varnished gas. Nothing scaly or flaking off. I poured just about all of the gas out and there was no trash floating around. Can't really see much but it looks good to me.

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