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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: GaryL on April 20, 2008, 05:27:41 PM

Title: Original gas tank
Post by: GaryL on April 20, 2008, 05:27:41 PM

Were they painted or plated? I removed my tank and it appears to be painted black over mild steel. Looks like it has never been removed. The inside is definitely plated zinc or galvanized.

Title: Re: Original gas tank
Post by: JohnZ on April 21, 2008, 01:56:01 PM

The original tank was terne-plated steel inside and out; similar to galvanizing, except it was primarily lead instead of zinc.

Title: Re: Original gas tank
Post by: GaryL on April 21, 2008, 02:34:07 PM

Quote from: JohnZ on April 21, 2008, 01:56:01 PM

The original tank was terne-plated steel inside and out; similar to galvanizing, except it was primarily lead instead of zinc.

That's why it is a funny color. Can't really see the crystal formation. Thanks John.