I have a question that I'm hoping I dont get yelled at for posting since the car is clearly not a third gen, but here goes anyway: I have a 1926 Model T Ford that I'm starting to restore and I just got the gas tank in the mail. So I was all ready to start putting it in, and someone told me that you have to clean out new gas tanks to get the weld residue out. Anyone ever heard of this? Do I have to do it and if so with what and how? And to keep this at least a lil thirdgen, if I was to put a new tank in my 89 camaro (which I probably will since its also being restored), would I need to do this? Thanks,
Mike

 

I thought most new tanks came with a rubber type lining in them. I guess if it makes you feel better do it. It certainly will be easy right now.

 

It wouldnt hurt to swish it out with some clean gas even if there isnt a coating it would get any crap that may have gotten in there due to shipping out... Just dont put the gas you used to clean the tank out back in it.

 

OK. I'm yelling at you!!!



Now that's off my chest....

Do what FORMULA355TPI suggested. I mean, the gas tank is about the size of a coffee can, isn't it?

J/K

 

I once drove a 1913 or so Model T.
During your restoration, try to hide some nice hydraulic brakes under the floorboards, as those rod-actuated drums are quite bad.
Maybe not a 3rd gen, but I believe that photos would be a wonderful addition to our club.

I am now off to an auto show, where there will be several Tin Lizzies.

Seth

 

Thanks, everyone, for your responses. AJ_92RS yes it is; well maybe two of the big ones welded together, but still its tiny! Seth: I'll keep the brake line setup in mind, have an awsome time @ the show. Thanks again guys, as soon as I get some pics, I'll post them.