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Wanted Darrin Gas Tank
« on: September 02, 2014, 05:33:39 PM »
Need to replace my the gas tank of Darrin.  Anyone with a good lead for this time. My assumption is that it is the same as the HJ.

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Re: Wanted Darrin Gas Tank
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2014, 03:25:14 PM »
So .. the one I have has a 1/2 inch of gunk in it.... has lots of pin holes (mostly in the top) that need to be brazed / plugged. The float sensor is in pretty rough shape and will probably no work.  So, given that I will probably not be taking the Darrin on any long trips, I am not all that concerned that I know how much gas is in the tank. Wouldn't it be cheaper just to fix the pin holes over buying a NOS or a HJ tank that may have just as many issues?

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Re: Wanted Darrin Gas Tank
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2014, 04:26:03 PM »
I mentioned this in another post, but there is a company called Gas Tank Renu that can work miracles with gunked and rusted tanks. The unit in my 54 HJ was a lost cause and they were able to repair the rust and recoat the tank. The work comes with a warranty as well. They don't have locations everywhere...but there may be one close to you.

http://www.gastankrenu.com/

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Re: Wanted Darrin Gas Tank
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2014, 05:49:02 PM »
any good radiator shop relines gas tanks

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Re: Wanted Darrin Gas Tank
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2014, 07:44:06 PM »
Most all radiator shops here in Washington will not touch a gas tank for insurance reasons.  I have found one shop in Washington State that will help restore gas tanks.
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Re: Wanted Darrin Gas Tank
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2014, 08:06:18 PM »
re Washington--obviously too many liberals

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Re: Wanted Darrin Gas Tank
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2014, 10:44:29 PM »
Agreed --
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