Re: "Waking Sleeping Beauty" .... The Blog!

Posted by Jim L. in OR On 2011/2/16 18:24:46

Stephen, you are so right about stupidity! Of course I've NEVER done anything like that myself! Actually I am toying with the idea of seeing what it would take $$$ to get some made. I haven't made it out to pick up my tank as this morning's snow threw my schedule out of whack but it may be good enough to make a mold.

I talked with Tom at Able Radiator this morning. He said that if there is anything with any strength left, he could probably do something with it. If all else fails he has made gas tanks for customers in the past and has a self confessed soft spot for Packards. His biggest concern is that he is not insured to manufacture tanks. And given the times, that can be a BIG issue. When I get my tank back he wants to see it with a view to my options.

As far as manufacturing goes; I think that product liability would be the biggest problem. Trunk floor replacement panels are one thing - steel containers holding explosive fluids is something else again. Remember the Pinto and Chevy pick-ups?

Big Kev, you may be right about the "Renu" process. I'll be watching your blog for your thoughts on that process.