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Oct 6, 2003 | 04:51 PM

pancake

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From: utica n.y., u.s.a.

undercoating

is it alright to use aerisol "rubberized undercoating" on a new gas tank before installing it to prolong its life? xept for right near the holes on top ofcourse

Oct 6, 2003 | 07:36 PM

1956MarkII

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Sounds like a good idea to me, especially in our neck of the woods. But I'm sure SOMEONE will come along and tell me why I'm wrong. They always do........

Oct 6, 2003 | 07:51 PM

canadianfordman

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I usually paint mine with a rust paint then put a coat of black on it but I think you may be onto something. Before you undercoat it I would go to your local auto parts store and get some rust paint and coat the heck out of it (especially around the seams) then undercoat it.

Oct 6, 2003 | 07:59 PM

WhëëlMå1

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Do gas tanks have to be grounded (I would assume so just because of the fuel pump in them)?. If so, just make sure you dont coat the spot where the grounding strap is to go (to maintain current). Im just pulling straws here though.

Rich

Oct 6, 2003 | 08:41 PM

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Re: undercoating

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Originally posted by pancake
is it alright to use aerisol "rubberized undercoating" on a new gas tank before installing it to prolong its life? xept for right near the holes on top ofcourse

When I was looking for a paint shop to paint my 79 ford, I was proud of the spray on rubberized coating I had just put on all the underside of the cab and p/u box, and I told the paintshop owner that, while he was busy bidding my paintjob.. But, he shot me thru the heart, when he stopped writing on his bid sheet, looked up at me and dryly said, " thats the worst thing to use on a undercarriage for protection, that stuff will crack and split and then trap moisture between the coating and the metal." unquote. Flat ruined my day

you might want to try the body shop forum on fte, you will get some good info there too about your tank, good luck