"I think I paid $45 or $50 for the whole works." - WOW, That sounds way
too cheap. Jan and I have tanks dipped and treated all the time and we
pay MUCH more than that. It costs at least $40 per tank to just have
them treated and that's if there are no holes to be repaired. If they
have holes, the price goes WAY up. I'd say dipping costs are around $75
per small late series tank, $100 per large early Series tank and $35 for
the three cross tubes. I'll keep them busy all year round if it was $50
for the entire shooting match. - Ian
Jan Eyerman wrote:
>
> Tom,
>
> Where are you and who is this shop??? I was quoted $180 for one tank!! (A
> Hillman 8 1/2 gallon one)
>
> Jan Eyerman
> New Jesrsey
>
> "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net> wrote:
> Brent,
>
> I took my tanks and crossover tubes to a local radiator shop. They
> chemically stripped them inside and out and coated the inside with a red
> fuel tank lining. I think I paid $45 or $50 for the whole works. I
> repainted the outsides with an eggshell black. They look good but I have
> not put gas in them yet.
>
> Tom Hill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Brent Kasl
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 2:39 PM
> To: alpines@autox.team.net
> Subject: Gas Tanks
>
> Their was discussion a while back about the paint inside of the gas
> tanks to protect it from rust. I now have these out of the S5 and
> noticed the lining is black, but do not know if it is black paint or if
> the liner is black. Their was some flaking when it dried but we need to
> completely clean these out. I may or may not treat the inside but will
> paint the outside. I was told even the best inside sealer can still
> cause a problem in the future and by keeping the tanks full of gas, one
> can avoid the rust problem. Any firsthand opinions appreciated. Thanks
> Brent
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Ian Spencer <www.sunbeamalpine.org>
'61 Series II Alpine B9104704 LRX
'61 Harrington Alpine B9104782 OD HRO
'62 Harrington Le Mans BH9115930 OD LRX
'62 Harrington Le Mans BH9116754 OD LRX
'62 Harrington Le Mans BH9117497 OD LRX
'64 Series IV Automatic B9401426 BW LRX
'67 Series V Alpine B395016967 LRX
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