67 gas tank

cjcurtis65 · March 2nd, 2007, 02:24 AM

I have purchased a 67 mustang that has been well stored and has no rust for the las 5 or six years but there has been gas left in the tank any suggestions my main concern is will the tank be rotted or rusting from the inside i have heard some things about that

Horseshoeing · March 2nd, 2007, 06:10 AM

Any old tank might have rust in it. Put a good filter on it and go with it. If the rust really bad, replace the tank. Does it run? Are you get rust in your filter?

68pony · March 2nd, 2007, 11:30 AM

^^ Horseshoeing took the words out of my mouth. Welcome to the club BTW

69fastback · March 2nd, 2007, 12:50 PM

Gas tanks are cheap and easy to replace. I personally would save myself the headache and replace it.

cjcurtis65 · March 2nd, 2007, 12:50 PM

it dose run when gas is poured through the carb I didnt wanna take any chances running it from the gas tank as of now I am just changing all of the fluids and will be changing the fuel filter and then will try and get it running from there(after removing the old gas) by the way what would be the best way to empty a 67 gas tank?

BWAL · March 2nd, 2007, 12:59 PM

drink it.. jk.. does it have a drain on the bottom of it?

cjcurtis65 · March 2nd, 2007, 01:00 PM

hopefully im heading out to the garage soon and I will check

Grimmy · March 2nd, 2007, 01:33 PM

if it doesnt, couldnt he just unscrew the gas cap and let it evaporate?

BWAL · March 2nd, 2007, 01:38 PM

depending on how much gas was in it, that could take YEARS..

if it doesnt have a drain, you might have to remove the tank and empty it out

cjcurtis65 · March 2nd, 2007, 01:39 PM

or i could just syphon most of it out ?

BWAL · March 2nd, 2007, 01:56 PM

yeah, that would probably work

extropy · March 2nd, 2007, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by cjcurtis65

I have purchased a 67 mustang that has been well stored and has no rust for the las 5 or six years but there has been gas left in the tank any suggestions my main concern is will the tank be rotted or rusting from the inside i have heard some things about that

Having just cleaned out and sealed my own tank, I'd say it's worth a few extra bucks to just replace the thing. It will cost you almost the same by the time you're done, and it won't take you 5 hours of playing with acids and acetone.

40 years of sediment, rust, and varnish creates one disgusting pile of slag when you empty the tank. Definitely don't want that in your fuel system if you can avoid it.

Oh, and be careful not to drop the tank if you remove it. Gas fumes + metal gas tank + concrete = sparks and no eyebrows.

Grimmy · March 2nd, 2007, 05:12 PM

hehehe, that reminds me of my next door neighbor growing up. I went over one day when he had his potato gun out and we fired it off a few times. well the last time he went to use it he sprayed the wd40 in it but didn't shut the cap so when he fired it the flame shot at his face and burned his eyelashes and eybrows. He is lucky that his glasses protected his eyes.

69fastback · March 3rd, 2007, 12:16 PM

You could always use a cutting torch to cut a hole in it and empty it

68pony · March 3rd, 2007, 09:47 PM

That sounds like something a few people I know would do. I would love to watch, from a safe distance, as they did.

extropy · March 4th, 2007, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by 68pony

That sounds like something a few people I know would do. I would love to watch, from a safe distance, as they did.

OH, I know quite well about fire and hair loss! Let's just say that my hairline isn't entirely natural. Hahaha!

BWAL · March 4th, 2007, 12:39 AM

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extropy · March 4th, 2007, 12:58 AM

Gah! Stupid geeks and their pic-stealing protection.

OK, how bout this?

mustangrebuilder · March 4th, 2007, 08:34 PM

if the tank has a drain on the bottom take it off and drain the gas first...you would not want to run gas that old anyway..but if it comes out a rusty color i wouldnt use that tank..you get a tank for like nothing and it will take 10 mintues to change...

BWAL · March 4th, 2007, 08:45 PM

i dont know where yall shop, but everywhere ive looked, tanks cost arund $200

March 2nd, 2007, 02:24 AM	#1
cjcurtis65 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	67 gas tank I have purchased a 67 mustang that has been well stored and has no rust for the las 5 or six years but there has been gas left in the tank any suggestions my main concern is will the tank be rotted or rusting from the inside i have heard some things about that __________________ 67 coupe

March 2nd, 2007, 06:10 AM	#2
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any old tank might have rust in it. Put a good filter on it and go with it. If the rust really bad, replace the tank. Does it run? Are you get rust in your filter? __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

March 2nd, 2007, 12:50 PM	#4
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gas tanks are cheap and easy to replace. I personally would save myself the headache and replace it. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

March 2nd, 2007, 12:50 PM	#5
cjcurtis65 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	it dose run when gas is poured through the carb I didnt wanna take any chances running it from the gas tank as of now I am just changing all of the fluids and will be changing the fuel filter and then will try and get it running from there(after removing the old gas) by the way what would be the best way to empty a 67 gas tank? __________________ 67 coupe

March 2nd, 2007, 12:59 PM	#6
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,659 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	drink it.. jk.. does it have a drain on the bottom of it? __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

March 2nd, 2007, 01:00 PM	#7
cjcurtis65 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	hopefully im heading out to the garage soon and I will check __________________ 67 coupe

March 2nd, 2007, 01:38 PM	#9
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,659 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	depending on how much gas was in it, that could take YEARS.. if it doesnt have a drain, you might have to remove the tank and empty it out __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

March 2nd, 2007, 01:39 PM	#10
cjcurtis65 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	or i could just syphon most of it out ? __________________ 67 coupe

March 2nd, 2007, 01:56 PM	#11
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,659 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	yeah, that would probably work __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

March 3rd, 2007, 12:16 PM	#14
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 0 reviews	You could always use a cutting torch to cut a hole in it and empty it __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

March 4th, 2007, 12:39 AM	#17
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,659 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	image didnt show up __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

March 4th, 2007, 12:58 AM	#18
extropy Regular 1969 Mustang Mach 1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gah! Stupid geeks and their pic-stealing protection. OK, how bout this?

March 4th, 2007, 08:34 PM	#19
mustangrebuilder Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	if the tank has a drain on the bottom take it off and drain the gas first...you would not want to run gas that old anyway..but if it comes out a rusty color i wouldnt use that tank..you get a tank for like nothing and it will take 10 mintues to change...

March 4th, 2007, 08:45 PM	#20
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,659 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	i dont know where yall shop, but everywhere ive looked, tanks cost arund $200 __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

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