At a "Shop Talk" in Mid-Michigan yesterday I learned something that might be of interest to those of you with gas tank repair issues. There is an outfit near Flint <https://www.gastankrenu.net/> that people have used to repair Model T and A gas tanks that in the old days would have gone to the trash pile. With new tanks hard to find, repair might be a good option. Gummed up, rusty, perforations, etc., apparently is not a problem for them. Those who've used their services have been very happy with them.
I assume other areas of the country have their own shops offering similar services but if you're in a bind you might consider shipping your tank to them for repair.
I have no connection at all with the shop and they have done no work for me. Others who have more info or experiences should feel free to contribute to this thread.
Gas tank repair option
Forum rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
-
Topic author - Posts: 2245
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:39 am
- First Name: Tim
- Last Name: Juhl
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1917 Touring
- Location: Thumb of Michigan
- Board Member Since: 2018
Gas tank repair option
1917 Touring
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
-
- Posts: 6523
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:18 am
- First Name: Scott
- Last Name: Conger
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1919
- Location: not near anywhere, WY
- Board Member Since: 2005
Re: Gas tank repair option
Tim and everyone
that outfit has franchised the process and it is available in multiple other locations, too. It's actually been around for a long time and has seen surprisingly little exposure on the forum. It is worthy of being mentioned here given the present dearth of new tanks.
I understand that the end result is very effective (but unfortunately won't look original due to exterior coating). The cost will make you pine for the good old days when new tanks "were too expensive".
that outfit has franchised the process and it is available in multiple other locations, too. It's actually been around for a long time and has seen surprisingly little exposure on the forum. It is worthy of being mentioned here given the present dearth of new tanks.
I understand that the end result is very effective (but unfortunately won't look original due to exterior coating). The cost will make you pine for the good old days when new tanks "were too expensive".
Scott Conger
Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
NH Full Flow Float Valves™
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
NH Full Flow Float Valves™
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
-
Topic author - Posts: 2245
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:39 am
- First Name: Tim
- Last Name: Juhl
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1917 Touring
- Location: Thumb of Michigan
- Board Member Since: 2018
Re: Gas tank repair option
Thanks Scott for pointing that out....I should have done my homework. This link will let you find dealers near you <https://www.gastankrenu.com/locate-a-dealer/>
1917 Touring
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor