Petrol tank refurb (not respray)

[tony.mon]

I'm getting an old 1973 Honda back on the road, but the tank needs some love. It has a pushed-in dent one side - probably fell on someone's knee- plus is full of rust, so needs de-rusting and treating with a sealant.
When it's done I'll get it sprayed.


Any recommendations?


Thanks,

Tony

[Duffy1964]

Just found this, any good?

https://www.fueltanks.co.uk/services/mo ... gIboPD_BwE


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[Dickiebig]

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... b90a04fb20

All you need to know, well if I managed to post the link

[Pentode]

Just found this, any good?

https://www.fueltanks.co.uk/services/mo ... gIboPD_BwE


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Funnily enough, I'm just having my 'Storm tank worked on by Stan. I certainly get the impression that they're very thorough with their work. The plan with mine is to have it extended vertically by 50mm to get some decent volume.

I must confess that it's taking rather a long time but what with the disruption caused by Covid it's not surprising...

Keeping my fingers crossed that I may get it back in the next week or so

I'll let you know how it turns out

Cheers
Grahame

[Dickiebig]

That sounds interesting. I have to ask, being a nosey bugger, what sort of costs are involved

[Pentode]

That sounds interesting. I have to ask, being a nosey bugger, what sort of costs are involved

With the VAT, Stan quoted me £560. Quite a bit of dough but, there's a LOT of work involved including various treatments to the inside of the tank which I couldn't hope to do economically and reliably let alone the metalwork itself which is no mean feat. The tank was a slightly dinged effort off Ebay for £30.

According to my quick calculations, 50mm increase in height should give an extra 9 litres but it'll probably be a little less due to the contouring of the tank.

It'll come filled (not with petrol... ) and primed ready for the final spray job.

Cheers
Grahame

[Dickiebig]

Cheers, now that is interesting and quite an investment. Think I shall just keep setting that trip and clenching as the miles trip up to 90

[Wicky]

"Stan quoted me £560." Eeeek!

You could possibly get a new one made for that kind of refurb price.

http://www.thetankshop.com

or would one of these fit?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9L-2-4Gallon ... 3611648878

[Pentode]

"Stan quoted me £560." Eeeek!

You could possibly get a new one made for that kind of refurb price

I did have a bit of a search but didn't find anyone who made larger tanks for the VTR. A one-off is going to be probably even more than I'm paying...

Mind you, I have a bit of a habit of starting mod's and then letting them get financially out of hand....

[Wicky]

Admittedly these were from around 2018

[Pentode]

Crikey, some work's gone into those...!

[tony.mon]

I've found a guy to spray the SP2 and the SL125 parts. All I need now is to find someone who can blast the inside of the SP2 tank.
I don't mind buying a blasting cabinet and some medium, but the cost of a compressor is off-putting.
Has anyone got access to blasting for four pieces, or a compressor I can access?
Advice welcome.

[MacV2]

I've found a guy to spray the SP2 and the SL125 parts. All I need now is to find someone who can blast the inside of the SP2 tank.
I don't mind buying a blasting cabinet and some medium, but the cost of a compressor is off-putting.
Has anyone got access to blasting for four pieces, or a compressor I can access?
Advice welcome.

Your gonna have to buy a big blast cabinet to fit a tank in...

However...

I have a compressor your more than welcome to borrow... Call me to discuss.

Or there is this place in Dartford... https://www.kentpowdercoating.co.uk/ Give them a ring to see if they can help.

[tony.mon]

Thanks, Mac, I'll give them a call.
I just don't have the space for a compressor, blasting cabinet and medium pot, unfortunately.

[Duffy1964]

Thanks, Mac, I'll give them a call.
I just don't have the space for a compressor, blasting cabinet and medium pot, unfortunately.

How about a small pot


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