Jim -
If I were to do it again I would go with aluminum. The risk of galvanic
corrosion is much less than oxidation from water in the tank on a steel
tank.
Simply prepare the aluminum tank by painting it and then making sure it is
put in the car with some neoprene strips on the underside. Putting it in
your car this way should ensure that your tank will never corrode through
again.
The only real advantage with a steel tank is they look original, the
aluminum ones don't.
Alan
'53 BN1
'53 A90
'64 BJ8
On 7/24/06, Jim Parish <jimp@parishpartners.com> wrote:
>
> It appears that my fuel tank has significant corrosion throughout the
> lower
> half of the tank. In looking at replacements, I find that Victoria British
> sells a steel tank for $399.95 and an aluminum one for $479.95, while Moss
> offers a tank(no indication of material) for $299.95. Anyone have thoughts
> on steel versus aluminum and why the price would be so different? Thanks.
>
> Jim Parish
> Parish Partners, Inc.
> 214-663-6000 mobile
>
> 8904 SE Porter Road
> Vancouver, WA 98664
> 360-828-8270 Washington office
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> 503-210-7115 fax
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