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Hi John, ..... I chose not to follow originality here because the original calls for a tar like material to be sprayed over the black paint. john ** UPDATE ** I have taken my tank out of the car and I'm pleasantly surprised. The most important surprise is that the inside of the tank is clean! (mean...

Folks probably frown up on my dismantling a perfectly good car, but I tell you, it's been a blast so far. Sometimes I think of the finishing line and dread it. Suppose, time will tell if this is real love or just infatuation. john I find it very interesting that, though seperated by hundreds of mil...

The new kits are coming from GT Carparts in Pheonix. They we're helpful and on the ball with all their info...even if it cost them a sale and I respect that. They even confirmed that the latest and greatest yellow fuel hose STILL has issues with ethanol (but I think I have that one licked). They act...

Hi John! What is it with John's and Lusso's? I've gained so much from this site and John Vardanian has been a huge help! I always feel like I get more than I give so I understand your desire to contribute becuase I feel the same way. If I can ever be of assistance- don't hesitate to ask. It's nice t...

Rudy good question. I tend to ask a lot of questions (probably a character flaw in my part) but eventually, I pick up on the details that matter. I bought a rebuild kit that was described as the latest and greatest for that pump. And- at the time, it probably was. I later learned that the material w...

Close Tom- this is what it looked like when I took the assembly off: http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee235/photobucketjav/lusso/IMG_2515.jpg I think the dirt protected it all these years. This is the filter now (unrestored) and the rebuilt pump. http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee235/photobucke...

Mike-

good call. I called a gas tank restoration company this morning and they told me over the phone they can handle this type of repair. I sent them an email and if they confirm what the rep told me over the phone, I may give that a shot.

John, the canister is silkscreened. I recently recieved a catalog from Kilimanjaro designs and they have the artwork as a sticker. Rudy, speaking of ethanol- I agree, the situation is more difficult than I thought. Some parts that I had already ordered, are NOT fully ethanol compatible- though I was...

Tom,

thank you. I presume the sending unit wires get undone as the tank is dropped?

See- my dumb questions have gotten some great responses and I feel better about tackeling this. I think I've said it before but I am so thankful for this site. Great job Tom.

Sorry John,

I should have noted that my car is a '64 250 Lusso... I've added it to my signature line.

Thanks for the re-inforcement, I'm leaving this housing original.

one more question- any tips on removal?

John, thats a huge help! I can use mine for measurements but what I can't see are the details like the strengthening ribs in the ends and the flange details. I think my first go at this is to see if I can peel back the encapsulation on the outside. Then perhaps see if I can get a peak inside from th...

No problem Tom-

I have thick skin and being green, I'm sure that won't be the last stupid question I ask.

In my defense, I have found a few parts that aren't unique to the Lusso so if figured best to ask someone smarter than me before re-inventing the wheel.

I was afraid of that. I've been reading much of the afternoon and it does't look good for any fiberglass sealers that are ethanol safe. I'd be fine with a non-concourse reproduction tank but wouldn't they need the original to copy? With the fiberglass encapsulation, I think a reasonable facsimile of...

I'm replating but I can only do zinc at the moment. Anything nickel, I have to send out. Haven't gotten to black yet but there's a couple of options that I'm going to try when the time comes.