Gas tanks

GrimGreaser
GrimGreaser Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
I'm getting things set to try and start my Hornet, but one thing I haven't gotten after, mostly due to having no where to put it, is the gas tank. It's full of bad gas, not sure how much, but seems pretty solid. However, I just do not want to deal with cleaning and repairing the dang thing and would rather go brand new. I don't really have the money for a custom job so I'm wondering if another tank can be made to work in the stock spot. Any thoughts guys?

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  • Aaron D. IL
    Aaron D. IL Senior Contributor
    Well you can get it done at your local radiator shop and reinstalled. If you take it out yourself though and bring it in... sets you back in the neighborhood of $300 at most places it seems
  • brumac
    brumac Expert Adviser
    Hi Ya Greaser,

    I did mine last year. Dumped gas and pulled it down. I made a platform swing on the old Locust Tree and strapped the tank to it. Poured in some somewhat diluted muriatic acid (should have added clean stones) and kept it moving all afternoon. top up, bottom up, and all sides too. Dumped the acid once and did a refresher number. Washed with water and then poured in some Dupont Metal Conditioner for a while. Dried it on the gas grill and then sealed with Hirsh Gas Tank Sealer. So far, so good, and a lot cheaper too than the radiator shop..



    As a side note, have you made any progress on the aluminium tappet cover project???? I need a set !!!



    Bruce
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I was at "Bill & Charlie's Antique Auto" in Richmond, IL this past April to purchase a number of parts for my Pacemaker Deluxe. They almost entirely sell Hudson parts. Anyway, while there I noticed a fair amount of stepdown fuel tanks for sale. You may want to give them a call and see what they have. Their phone number is 815-678-2886. Be forewarned, however, that they can be hard to contact at times. Good luck!



    Dan
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Just do like BRUMAC said useng strong caustic soda --acid --root destroyer --- only NO ROCKS -- then if you can get your hands on a steam cleaner wash it out with that . ---BUD
  • GrimGreaser
    GrimGreaser Senior Contributor
    Yeah, I know it's not particularly hard to do it myself. I am, however, always short on time. Two young'ns make sure of that, and their grandparents... Non of whom I can ever seem to say no too. :)



    I kinda would like to go with a poly tank and never have to worry about rust again. Generally, from my rough recollection of looking at the Hudson tank, and looking at some other tanks a 49-52 Chevy, and 41-48 or 49-51 Ford tank might work, fill tube being in generally the right place, generally the same shape, ect... The poly tanks have recessed areas for the sender and plumbing to pass. Here's where I've been looking, among others... http://www.tanksinc.com/



    On Bruce's side note above... I should have more news this weekend. Stay tuned!
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