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05-09-2017, 01:05 PM | #1 |
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31 gas tank baffle repair
Some of the baffles are loose and rusted in my 31 Roadster gas tank. Looking for advice on the best way to open the tank. It looks to me like the top is crimped on. What's the best way to remove and reinstall the top without running the risk of creating leaks? I assume the damaged baffles will be easy to make up and spot weld into place. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this process.
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05-09-2017, 02:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: 31 gas tank baffle repair
Here is a picture I think Brent posted.
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05-09-2017, 02:49 PM | #3 |
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Re: 31 gas tank baffle repair
The top is not crimped on,it is seam welded. I repaired one by cutting openings in the front, where it fits against the firewall and will never be seen. After welding up the baffles, I welded the openings closed and sealed the tank. The repair is not visible after the tank is re installed behind the firewall.
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05-09-2017, 04:58 PM | #4 |
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Re: 31 gas tank baffle repair
Bob/Bill. Thanks for the picture and information. I had seen the picture and had considered cutting openings in the front as Bill suggested. Are the baffles welded to the front of the tank or will I just be able to cut and remove a large section of the front so that I can repair the baffles, clean the tank and weld the cut-out section back in place?
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05-09-2017, 05:37 PM | #5 |
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Re: 31 gas tank baffle repair
As I remember, the baffles are spot welded to the front of the tank. I cut 3 openings, to avoid ruining the spot welds. Here are some photos I found of the job, from 10 years ago. As you can see, the repair does not show when the tank is installed.
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05-09-2017, 07:16 PM | #6 |
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05-09-2017, 07:30 PM | #7 |
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Re: 31 gas tank baffle repair
I sent my tank to Moyer's Tanks Inc. in Greensburg,Pa. in early January of this year.
Their # is 1-800-328-9550. Ask for Jim Prinkey. He will gladly explain the entire process to you. Great guy and he did a great job with my tank! He sent me 32 pics during the process and described each one. Bob H. |
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05-09-2017, 10:09 PM | #9 |
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Re: 31 gas tank baffle repair
Bob, Thanks for the contact name but I am in Canada and shipping would be prohibitive. Bill, sounds like a plan. I have a friend who owns a welding company so I think I will cut the sections out like you did, have it vapor blasted by a guy that has done other work for me and then have everything repaired and welded as you did. I'll probably coat it with tank sealer when all is done.
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05-10-2017, 07:09 AM | #11 |
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Re: 31 gas tank baffle repair
Brent, Thanks for the advice. I'm going to see my welder tomorrow to get it opened up.
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