Nippy Petrol Tank Advice

[MatthewMyerscough]

Hi Everyone,

I was just wondering if I can ask for your advice/recommendations regarding fuel tank restoration?

I've embarked on cleaning up my Nippy tank recently, only to discover large areas of deep pitting and the inevitable pin holes (of which there are many).

Sadly I think it is beyond repair. I was just wondering if there is someone who has had experience repairing these tanks in this sort of condition? 

My only other option as I see it, is to try and purchase a 'standard' tank and adapt it with the parts from my Nippy tank. 

Thanks in advance

Matthew

[k8207418]

I found on my Ruby that the tank had been completely covered in fibre glass. Y previous owner
So found a second hand unit and after days of cleaning interior and painting exterior found it leaked from pin holes
I purchased another and found it also leaked so had it plated however more leaks appeared
I’m now going to purchase a new aluminium tank
I can’t afford anything else..

[dickie65]

Take the tank to a radiator repair specialist to see if they can do anything with it.

[squeak]

no one has mentioned  'slosh sealant' is this no longer recommended ?  I have had long term good results from Redcote including using E10 fuel. I did have an issue with a tank in which the sealant hardened and large pieces flaked off, but that was a previous owners fix with an unknown brand.

[Chris KC]

Someone ought to mention that using naked flames or attempting to weld an old petrol tank can be very dangerous - leave this stuff to specialists.

[k8207418]

On the 3 tanks I had experience of it would be very difficult to clean them to the sort of standard where I would feel comfortable using sealant . I bought some POR 15 after some research and also cleaned my tank using proprietary acid and cleaner but I checked the internals using an endoscope and wasn’t happy that the sealant would be a permanent fix
I’m sure others have had success with sealant

[MatthewMyerscough]

Thanks for all the replies and advice. I think I have a plan of action in mind.

I have gone off the idea of making a replica tank out of the existing salvageable components and a standard tank

It needs saving even if only a small portion of it would be 'original' in the end.

I just need to have a good think about how I tackle it and in what order.

Thanks again

[Bob Kneale]

Dickie '65s recommendation makes very good sense.
Having just had a core rebuild to my '34 Box saloon radiator which failed big time at Moreton I can recommend these people (WARNING- their quote doesn't include VAT):-
Newquay Radiators 01726 890922.
A friend and fellow forum member (Alastair), had a van tank fabricated by them and is very pleased with the result.
They turned my job around in less than a week as well and are really knowledgeable and helpful and friendly.
Good luck, although it will be expensive but best in the long term.
Bob

[Austin in the Shed]

There was someone,Manchester ? area advertising in classic Car weekly Who lined petrol tanks but when I asked it was about £350