Re: Reproduction CB750 gas tanks!
Posted by shinyribs on Aug 09, 2011; 3:48am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Reproduction-CB750-gas-tanks-tp3232314p3237713.html
Hello Luke. I haven't tried anything on this tank or ever cleaned any other tank out before. I have been taking suggestions only. One friend told me to do the nuts and bolts,like you,but to also use muriatic acid along with then.Bad idea or good? I'm sure you idea is a lot more...reasonable than cutting and welding.But I am a bit of a perfectionist,and know it will drive me nuts if i cannot see all shiny metal inside that tank. But no, i am not real excited about the work involved in splitting that tank open either. Welding is in order,regardless,due to the rust-thru. It's rusted all along the kick stand side,I suppose from leaning that direction. So do you suggest acid, or some other cleaner,or just shake it up dry? Diesel fuel,perhaps? What about the existing sealer inside? Do you think it will come out with just shaking it? Anyway,here is what i got.You can only see a portion,but rust extends front to rear. I know...crappy cell phone image...i need a good camera. And Piute...knee dents and flip tops are just cool
You have style,my friend
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Reproduction-CB750-gas-tanks-tp3232314p3237713.html
Hello Luke. I haven't tried anything on this tank or ever cleaned any other tank out before. I have been taking suggestions only. One friend told me to do the nuts and bolts,like you,but to also use muriatic acid along with then.Bad idea or good? I'm sure you idea is a lot more...reasonable than cutting and welding.But I am a bit of a perfectionist,and know it will drive me nuts if i cannot see all shiny metal inside that tank. But no, i am not real excited about the work involved in splitting that tank open either. Welding is in order,regardless,due to the rust-thru. It's rusted all along the kick stand side,I suppose from leaning that direction. So do you suggest acid, or some other cleaner,or just shake it up dry? Diesel fuel,perhaps? What about the existing sealer inside? Do you think it will come out with just shaking it? Anyway,here is what i got.You can only see a portion,but rust extends front to rear. I know...crappy cell phone image...i need a good camera. And Piute...knee dents and flip tops are just cool
You have style,my friend
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