With the big 3 wanting $570 + shipping for a new tank, I'm anxious to restore 
my old one.   It looks like a DPO had the tank lead soldered at a radiator 
shop.  This had to be some time ago as I'm told no one uses lead anymore.
 
Bill Hirsch Automotive of Newark will send you a 3 part kit for $25 + shipping 
that will clean, etch and coat small tanks up to 30 gallons.  Their tank 
coating is supposed to even work with alcohol.   They also sell a rust paint 
that I could use on the outside.   
 
I could take it to a rad shop that will do the cleaning and coating for 
$100-150.  Don't know which chemicals they would use.
 
The factory put a layer of felt under the tank to deaden the rattling I 
suppose.  Is there a better alternative?
 
Experiences and advice appreciated.
 
Thank you, Bruce Simms CF1941UO
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