Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/2/14 9:19:08

I don't know much about gas tanks but I think they were commonly made of "terne plate" steel, which is cold rolled treated with an allow of 80% lead and 20% tin, no zinc. The high percentage of lead makes it inexpensive and yet be an effective corrosion-resistant coating.