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I was at a national show last year and was deducted points for the incorrect color of my gas tank. I have back now and does anyone know the correct color and best palce to get the paint from?? Thanks.

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It was an unpainted steel looking something like galvanizing.
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Interesting discussion. Don't remember the finish on the last 40's car I restored.

Today I received a gas tank for a 1928 which I assumed was a metal finish. This tank was obviously the original 1928 tank, and there is no doubt the tank was painted with a light coat of BLACK paint. Where the straps went around the tank was obviously painted with BLACK paint.


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The 1934 and older tanks were regualr steel and painted black. The 1935 and up cars has tern steel tanks and were natural.


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Mine is black but I painted it that color. Any idea if a guy can get a natural color paint somewhere? Would Silver suffice?

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If it were mine I would paint it with a silver paint and not too bright of a silver.


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How about the filler tube?? Thanks Again.

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One more question. tank Straps back or Silver?

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black - The filler tube would be silver if built onto the tank but black when connected by a hose.

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I painted it today a Silver Color from Eastwood. Came out pretty good. Just not sure if the tube coming off the tank should be black or Silver? The filler tube I will leave black and I think the tube off the tank should be black also. What is your suggestion? Thanks again.

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My '47 tank appears to have been unpainted until perhaps the dealer added an undercoating (black of course) to the tank, frame, fenders and anything else that's under there...After I removed the tank I couldn't help but notice the top was not painted...I think I recall the strap's were painted...


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Rich 47,the tube welded to the tank should be tank color

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I have a brand new GM one in the box for the 41 project. It is unpainted.

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This is what I did on my convertible:
Eastwood Gas Tank Paint
Black Straps
Zinc plated upper neck

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Man,Johnny you come through again,nice tank?

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Very nice display of your components. Indicates attention to detail.


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I have been looking all week for the filler hose and clamps to buy. Nobody seems to have them. Anyone have a suggestion whom to try as I have tried Chevs of 40's and filling Station with no luck.

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Johnny,

Are you sure about the color of the straps and the square holder pieces? I was thinking they were natural as the tank.

Looks good now but seems that it would draw the eye when mounted. A silver tank with two black streaks running across it. Uhm?

Very nice job of cleaning up everything and nice picturees, as well.

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Gene answered the strap color question earlier,black is correct in his opinion.Mine are black also and I am sure I asked the question many years back

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I also said the filler neck was black - so the exposed part below the cap would not look unfinished.
A new filler neck from parts stock was unpainted.


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So were the straps on a 41 black or natural (same as thank looking)?

I don't want to get this wrong.

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Thanks for all your information. I tis done except I want to get a new filler hose & clamps but am having trouble locating IT anywhere. Any suggestions?

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It' kinda in a rough spot...the metal inlet tube and all...For a while I used a tube designed for drag use...Still didn't hold up...Believe I purchased the correct parts from Filling Station...Price was good...As I recall they don't have that over flow/anti-theft tube...available...An eBay item if you can find it...That's why I spray mine with under coat...even if though, I believe it's galvanized...

Johnny's pic shows a cork float...I got rid of that...Also added a "ground" wire between the tank and frame...From one the screws on the tank sending unit...

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