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Barnum
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Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 06, 2016, 07:58:35 PM »
Just had the fuel tank for my Aero redone. Any suggestions on where to find fuel tank insulator kit? Local auto parts stores don't even show any kind of listing.
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1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
1954 Aero Eagle
Taylor Brugman
alohagreen
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Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 06, 2016, 09:12:03 PM »
theres ALL kinds out there ...
http://www.amazon.com/Volvo-85111586-Truck-Insulator-Strips/dp/B002GPCU5K
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Barnum
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Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 06, 2016, 10:13:48 PM »
Thanks for the info. The tank originally had felt type strips on top of the tank as well as for the tank straps.I have found some kits on line for Jeep and older Chevy that would fit the bill. I had hoped to be able to get some locally. Had hoped not to have to wait to install the tank.
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1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
1954 Aero Eagle
Taylor Brugman
Barnum
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Posts: 346
Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 07, 2016, 06:25:10 PM »
Here is what I ended up with. Very close to what was on the tank.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/oer-k915?seid=srese1&gclid=CNKxv4ncr8sCFQEGaQodmR4PqA
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1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
1954 Aero Eagle
Taylor Brugman
Barnum
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Posts: 346
Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 09, 2016, 11:03:20 AM »
Got the kit. This very good quality rubber.
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1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
1954 Aero Eagle
Taylor Brugman
MarkH
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Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 09, 2016, 10:09:05 PM »
I'll need a set when I start reassembly, thanks for posting.
Who did your tank and what did that consist of?
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Fully restored '54 Aero Lark
Rusty '58 Austin Healey 100-Six
Barely running'74 Chevelle Malibu
Barnum
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Posts: 346
Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 10, 2016, 02:19:47 AM »
The tank is cleaned and blasted to bare metal then sealed inside and out, repairing any holes.In my case a new pickup tube was installed. Lifetime warranty. The company is called Gas Tank Renu
http://www.gastankrenu.com/how.htm
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1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
1954 Aero Eagle
Taylor Brugman
alohagreen
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Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 10, 2016, 08:07:51 AM »
looks nice... and begs the question... HOW much...?
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Barnum
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Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 10, 2016, 09:10:14 AM »
The cost was $300. It was done in a week.
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1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
1954 Aero Eagle
Taylor Brugman
Terry T
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Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 10, 2016, 09:29:50 PM »
Most radiator repair shops, at least in my area, redo gas tanks for a very reasonable fee. Much less than $300, even if you tell them it's for a Darrin! or a Henry J. They use the professional versions of the proper chemicals.
Check them out.
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MarkH
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Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 10, 2016, 09:39:28 PM »
That's a really nice looking tank.
I haven't gotten to that project yet, got three tanks currently holding gas (varnish) that looks like coffee. It looks like they've got quite a dealer network, there's a shop about 45 minutes away if i need one.
There used to be new tanks listed on mercado but they weren't cheap and the shipping would've been brutal.
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Fully restored '54 Aero Lark
Rusty '58 Austin Healey 100-Six
Barely running'74 Chevelle Malibu
Barnum
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Posts: 346
Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 10, 2016, 09:41:34 PM »
This tank had 15 gals of fuel in it that was 20 years old and was in very bad shape, as far as pin holes etc. Also needed a new pick up tube.In my case the nearest radiator shop was 100 mi from here....and they wouldn't do it..let alone warranty it...so all in all I'm fine with the cost. To find a used tank and then still have to have had it done would of cost more I'm sure.
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1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
1954 Aero Eagle
Taylor Brugman
Barnum
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Posts: 346
Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 11, 2016, 11:38:35 AM »
Thought I should add....I got a new sending unit from Kaiser Willys Auto Supply. It appears very close to the original.
http://www.kaiserwillys.com/product/1043/willys-jeep-fuel-sending-units-parts-accessories
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1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
1954 Aero Eagle
Taylor Brugman
joefrazer
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Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 11, 2016, 12:30:17 PM »
Twenty years ago the local Gas Tank Renu shop did the tank in my Traveler. Looks as good today as when it was installed. Their process works and what more could one ask for?
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Barnum
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Re: Fuel Tank insulator strips.
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March 11, 2016, 06:11:09 PM »
I had seen you post about them. They say it will never rust again....20 years sounds like a good testament !
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1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
1954 Aero Eagle
Taylor Brugman
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