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Fuel tank finish


Todays query

On the my 65 canso, would the fuel tank have been painted or just silver? What about the straps?

MH



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I think just bare but someone may prove me wrong.

In the past I've cleaned the tank real well, washed it with alcohol and then put a coat of clear on it.

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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars



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That seems to be what Im finding. What about the straps, black or clear finish as well?



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From what I recall they are bare as well. And I cleared them also. Seems to me the old tanks and straps I've removed have always been bare.

Above the tank I use strips of roofing tar paper to replace the original tar type stuff that the tanks have on top.


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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars



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On the road, can anyone see it?

It's a legitimate question. From the back a nicely finished tank that is visible below the rear bumper can really add to the look. If not seen, then whatever.

A silver grey colour, black straps, detailed diff and cover, good shocks with matching bolts with a nicely finished aluminized exhaust works for me. 

 



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