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GaryL

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Original gas tank
« 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.
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Re: Original gas tank
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Original gas tank
« Reply #2 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.
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