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Brad Hall · 04-06-2013, 12:19 PM

I took the fuel tanks out of my 51 and the 51 parts truck. One I am almost sure is galvanized outside. Did they do this in 51 to some? Also what is the best way to clean the inside of the fuel tank for old gummed up fuel and some rust?

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-06-2013, 01:29 PM

I don't THINK they galvanized. I think they used what we call aluminized steel now. Resists rust but not rust proof.

Lots of different way to clean inside. You can get gallons of fuel injection cleaner at OSH, or a parts store. Let it soak overnight. Throw a handful of nuts & bolts in it and shakes it as long as you can. Also, Eastwoods & others sell stuff made for this - but I think it's the same stuff.
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OrrieG · 04-06-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Throw a handful of nuts & bolts in it and shakes it as long as you can.
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Having KC and the Sunshine Band on the box helps during this stage. After you clean it you can get a purpose made coating that will not be attacked by the gas or additives. It pours in like paint, slosh it around until it starts to flash so it doesn't all end up in the bottom.

Brad Hall · 04-06-2013, 05:23 PM

Cool thanks, it is bad gummed up but not so bad that I want to use muratic acid I think I will try one of these methods. Also do you know what color the gas tank is suppose to be origionally

skymangs · 04-06-2013, 07:20 PM

I take my tanks to a radiator shop and have them dipped. Comes back beautiful inside.

Last one cost me $55, but was well worth it!

OrrieG · 04-06-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad Hall

Cool thanks, it is bad gummed up but not so bad that I want to use muratic acid I think I will try one of these methods. Also do you know what color the gas tank is suppose to be origionally

Mine was painted to patch the interior tanish color.

NEWFISHER · 04-06-2013, 09:28 PM

Paint thinner and long chains rolled around inside always worked well for me. Save the stuff that comes out and spray weeds with it.
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oldcouple · 04-09-2013, 12:52 AM

A new tank is 159 plus shipping. If yours is leaking or rusted, its a sound investment. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=83

04-06-2013, 12:19 PM	#1
Brad Hall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sturkie Posts: 21	? about fuel tank color and cleaning I took the fuel tanks out of my 51 and the 51 parts truck. One I am almost sure is galvanized outside. Did they do this in 51 to some? Also what is the best way to clean the inside of the fuel tank for old gummed up fuel and some rust?

04-06-2013, 01:29 PM	#2
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: ? about fuel tank color and cleaning I don't THINK they galvanized. I think they used what we call aluminized steel now. Resists rust but not rust proof. Lots of different way to clean inside. You can get gallons of fuel injection cleaner at OSH, or a parts store. Let it soak overnight. Throw a handful of nuts & bolts in it and shakes it as long as you can. Also, Eastwoods & others sell stuff made for this - but I think it's the same stuff. Posted via Mobile Device

04-06-2013, 05:23 PM	#4
Brad Hall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sturkie Posts: 21	Re: ? about fuel tank color and cleaning Cool thanks, it is bad gummed up but not so bad that I want to use muratic acid I think I will try one of these methods. Also do you know what color the gas tank is suppose to be origionally

04-06-2013, 07:20 PM	#5
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: ? about fuel tank color and cleaning I take my tanks to a radiator shop and have them dipped. Comes back beautiful inside. Last one cost me $55, but was well worth it! __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

04-06-2013, 09:28 PM	#7
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: ? about fuel tank color and cleaning Paint thinner and long chains rolled around inside always worked well for me. Save the stuff that comes out and spray weeds with it. Posted via Mobile Device

04-09-2013, 12:52 AM	#8
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: ? about fuel tank color and cleaning A new tank is 159 plus shipping. If yours is leaking or rusted, its a sound investment. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=83 __________________ Retired and too busy to work.



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