the car i bought had a rusted out gas tank and had to toss it, i am at fort bliss texas and the gas tank is all that is holding me back from starting the car, My car is an 87 firebird formula with the 305 v8 and a t5 Tranny

 

Saphmeresis...you didn't toss the fuel pump and sender did you? Or did you buy new.

From what I heard, your best bet would be to go to the salvage yard and pick up a original one and clean it all up in and out.
The aftermarket ones don't seem to fit that well.

 

yes i have a sending unit but all the jy puncture the tanks

 

I have one without the su, has some rust inside but nothing that can't be cleaned out. I drove the car around for a while as is, no problems. No punctures or other damage.
mostly it's on the front bottom part of the tank, looks like it sat with like a gallon in at one point in its life

 

how much? and are you in the el paso fort bliss area?

 

I could do $50 + shipping, and nope, I'm in the southeastern part of Kansas

 

can you wait till after my next paycheck, i would say the first of dec but i go to the field that day, and could you ship it to a P.O. box, gotta love the military life.

 

I can indeed, its actually still on the car (my 85 parts car), I leave for vacation on Dec 21st, as long as its before then, I'll hold it.
To be clear, the rust on mine is internal, not external

 

I can Deal with that rust as long as it was not as bad as the one i had

 

If its bad enough that you didnt even want to turn it over then..yikes.. mine needed its filter changed out a bit more frequent than usual, but that's about it. Mostly due to just needing cleaned out, which I never dropped the tank/was lazy. I'll try and get some pics this weekend for ya

 

ok thanks

 

I can text em to ya if you prefer. If so, pm me your cell

 

Wait till you find out how much it will cost you to ship that tank!
Remember, the filler pipe is attached. It takes a big box to fit.
Best way to get a tank is a parts car or someone parting third gens. You may find that some of the better JY are aware of the value of an old rank and didn't puncture it.
Dont be afraid of some surface rust or small leaks. The tanks can be reconditioned and will be waaaaaaaay better than the aftermarket replacement.