1957 Fairlane Gas Tank

[chapingo17]

I have a dented leaking gas tank. I pulled out gas tank and put water inside tank, but I could still smell gas. I was told I could repair it by soldering. I also know I could buy clay epoxy for leak. No sure what would be the best way to repair it.

[59meteor]

After having dealing with banged up, and rusty 65 plus year old gas tanks, a couple of times, I will never waste any time or money on them, especially when new tanks are available, and often, at a comparable price to trying to patch or clean up an old tank. It`s been several years since I bought the brand new gas tank for my 59 Tudor, but at that time, I paid less than $200. for a brand new, shiny, stock looking gas tank. After a while, cleaning out sediment bowls, constantly changing fuel filters clogged with rust, and disassembling carbs to remove crap, gets kinda old.

[Ford Blue blood]

After having dealing with banged up, and rusty 65 plus year old gas tanks, a couple of times, I will never waste any time or money on them, especially when new tanks are available,

Couldn't agree more!  Money well spent even if it is going to be just a little show/cruise-in type car!  Going out for a little drive just to be dead on the road is not fun!

[chapingo17]

I know gas tanks are going for around $320.

[59meteor]

I know gas tanks are going for around $320.

I just checked on the Auto City Classic website, which is where I bought the new gas tank for my 59 from, and they have the price for a new 57/58 passenger car gas listed at $279.

[chapingo17]

OK

[thomasso]

Probably close to 20 yrs ago when I could still see and weld well I cut the top out of my dented tank with a fine saw blade, straightened and cleaned the tank and wire welded the top back in. Being sure to seal the weld with wicking Locktite.  I'm really cheap.  Tom.

[Ford Blue blood]

The tank in my 36 (built in 76 - 80) was dented really bad due to forklift handling.  Used air to "pop" it back out along with a little body hammer persuasion to get close to the shape it should be.  The process opened up a little leak in the seam.  Eastwood tank sealer was the only thing available at that time.  Still in the tank.  Had a new tank or even a close replacement been available it would have been installed vice the way I had to go!

[chapingo17]

Update I was able to repair gas tank with JB weld two part epoxy is holding so far. Not sure for how long

[abe_lugo]

80.00 dollar new coupe tank in the craigslist, seems like a good deal