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blubu Apr 7th, 10, 9:56 PM I bought a new tank for my 66 nice and new Should a guy paint it?? If so what color? Will it rust if you dont? How about clear coat? 67shovel Apr 8th, 10, 8:29 AM Most people don't paint theirs since it comes galvanized blubu Apr 30th, 10, 9:33 PM So do you wash the oily film off it first? Then hang as is no paint correct Are you sure about the galavanized part? It looks like bare metal 66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE Apr 30th, 10, 10:31 PM No, you don't wipe it off, that's what helps protect it. Just leave it as is. No Paint! DaleM Apr 30th, 10, 10:35 PM Galvanizing is a process of protecting metal with a zinc coating. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot-dip_galvanizing for more on it. curiouschris Apr 30th, 10, 11:07 PM that's funny. I thought a lot of guys were clearcoating them. 66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE Apr 30th, 10, 11:15 PM That doesn't make it right... HEYMAN Apr 30th, 10, 11:17 PM yeah but it makes it nicer 66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE Apr 30th, 10, 11:35 PM yeah but it makes it nicer Personal opinion I guess.. but this Forum is dedicated to where Originality Comes first.. was created for that reason and for guys who want to discuss Originality and Correctness.. so, sometimes Nice may not always play well with what is correct ;) curiouschris May 1st, 10, 1:15 AM yeah but it makes it nicer +1 Definately Side by side; I know which looks nicer after 2 years of actually driving the car.:yes: HEYMAN May 1st, 10, 1:20 PM you guys should drive Corvettes rocks66ss May 1st, 10, 9:56 PM yeah but it makes it nicer My 12 year old gas tank looks just like it did when it was new. Nicer is a matter of opinion. A gas tank that's been clear coated will always look like that, a gas tank that someone shot clear coat on. A gas tank is galvanized, and really no particular reason to shoot it with clear coat, unless you planned on making a Donk mobile and everyone who walked under it could see their reflection. ;) Each to his own I guess. Rocky cheveslakr May 1st, 10, 10:46 PM M Nicer is a matter of opinion. A gas tank that's been clear coated will always look like that, a gas tank that someone shot clear coat on. A Rocky Most who are comfortable with a paint gun can knock the clear down so you'd never know it was cleared. A point to consider is how you want your undercarriage to age if driven. Would you want all pieces to age gracefully or a few protected to stand out and look a little out of place. I remember years ago, someone asked a restoration expert how to make his restored car look as it would with 30k miles? The answer; "restore it to concous status and then drive it 30k miles". The problem with this theory is the finishes that we as restorers have at our disposal differ from what was available 40 years ago, making it impossible to create a truly accurate illusion of antiquity. This is the challenge that keeps the hardcore restorers trying so hard. My jaw has dropped a number of times when I see what the gifted and dedicated restorers can accomplish. Jerry HEYMAN May 2nd, 10, 11:18 PM Question a survivor, if it has a repaint, is it still a survivor, notice guys listing cars as survivors, but with a repaint, to me no, but just wondering JJ67SS May 3rd, 10, 3:18 PM you guys should drive Corvettes and I do.... Burnsamatic May 3rd, 10, 3:43 PM They make tanks in stainless now. Should solve all of your concerns. HEYMAN May 3rd, 10, 8:26 PM and I do.... me, too keithb May 3rd, 10, 9:16 PM me, too so do I and my dad and I restored a 67 coupe to NCRS top flight:beers: JJ67SS May 3rd, 10, 9:58 PM I thought it was a dig, so I commented. Nice to see Chevelle & Corvette lovers and drivers here.... Mine's a 67 ragtop, #'s matching, high performance small block blubu May 3rd, 10, 10:06 PM Thats funny I dont care who you are? I dont see the point. But I also have a corvette 1963 SWC since early 70s I have always loved both chevelles and mid year vettes. Chris R May 3rd, 10, 11:01 PM I put a new tank in my 66SS back in the late 90s and it still looks good. I didnt do anything to it. Just installed it right out of the package. | ||