Re: Cortes121's 1955 Clipper Custom

Posted by cortes121 On 2020/12/18 21:43:18

Took some time today to start on my cleaning/rust treatment of the gas tank. I called a place to boil it and they said they aren't allowed to do that anymore, and it would be upwards of $400 to cut it open and clean it. Well, that's not in the budget, so I turned to DIY solutions... which brought me to Sterosol milkstone remover (phosphoric acid). I first degreased the tank with "purple power" and then rinsed the tank, trying to get as much debris as I could out (found the float in pieces in the tank). I've got the acid sitting in the tank currently. I took a picture after 6 hours and it's doing a fine job. Below are before and afters. Should be good to rinse out in the morning.
Also, I had my helper to assist me. :)

On another note, I spent some time on the doors - three open and close, not perfectly but they'll stay closed which iOS a win for now. Passenger side front door is stuck close and has been since I got the car. I'll get to it, one day.....

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