I had my Sunbeam Funwagon tank done out here in Nebraska, and a dip, derust,
hole patch, and seal job cost me about 90 bucks American.
By comparison, when I needed a similar repair on a '58 MG Magnette tank (OK,
so I did dabble a LITTLE in non-Rootes cars) while I lived in New Jersey, I
couldn't find a single shop that would do it for ANY price. Fortunately, I
had connections back then to get the raw materials, and did it myself!
Jon Arzt
Omaha, NE USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Spencer" <ian@sunbeamalpine.org>
To: "Jan Eyerman" <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Cc: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>; "Brent Kasl" <kasl100@navix.net>;
<alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 8:11 PM
Subject: Re: [RE: Gas Tanks]
> "I think I paid $45 or $50 for the whole works." - WOW, That sounds way
> too cheap. Jan and I have tanks dipped and treated all the time and we
> pay MUCH more than that. It costs at least $40 per tank to just have
> them treated and that's if there are no holes to be repaired. If they
> have holes, the price goes WAY up. I'd say dipping costs are around $75
> per small late series tank, $100 per large early Series tank and $35 for
> the three cross tubes. I'll keep them busy all year round if it was $50
> for the entire shooting match. - Ian
>
> Jan Eyerman wrote:
> >
> > Tom,
> >
> > Where are you and who is this shop??? I was quoted $180 for one tank!!
(A
> > Hillman 8 1/2 gallon one)
> >
> > Jan Eyerman
> > New Jesrsey
> >
> > "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net> wrote:
> > Brent,
> >
> > I took my tanks and crossover tubes to a local radiator shop. They
> > chemically stripped them inside and out and coated the inside with a red
> > fuel tank lining. I think I paid $45 or $50 for the whole works. I
> > repainted the outsides with an eggshell black. They look good but I
have
> > not put gas in them yet.
> >
> > Tom Hill
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Brent Kasl
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 2:39 PM
> > To: alpines@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Gas Tanks
> >
> > Their was discussion a while back about the paint inside of the gas
> > tanks to protect it from rust. I now have these out of the S5 and
> > noticed the lining is black, but do not know if it is black paint or if
> > the liner is black. Their was some flaking when it dried but we need to
> > completely clean these out. I may or may not treat the inside but will
> > paint the outside. I was told even the best inside sealer can still
> > cause a problem in the future and by keeping the tanks full of gas, one
> > can avoid the rust problem. Any firsthand opinions appreciated. Thanks
> > Brent
>
> --
> Ian Spencer <www.sunbeamalpine.org>
> '61 Series II Alpine B9104704 LRX
> '61 Harrington Alpine B9104782 OD HRO
> '62 Harrington Le Mans BH9115930 OD LRX
> '62 Harrington Le Mans BH9116754 OD LRX
> '62 Harrington Le Mans BH9117497 OD LRX
> '64 Series IV Automatic B9401426 BW LRX
> '67 Series V Alpine B395016967 LRX
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