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Hi Jim -
EIGHT 1960 Imperials? Is this the number you
have owned in succession since 1974 or are you trying to corner the
local market?
Seriously, Thank you Jim for your insight. When you
say blast it, do you mean some kind of media blasting?
I have heard about the kind of troubles gas tanks an
cause. I once sold a spare Lincoln transmission to a guy in Beaverton When
I delivered it to him, I helped him carry it into his garage where in was parked
the most drop dead gorgeous 1956 Packard Carribean convertible I had ever
seen. I mean the car was perfect! I commented that he must really
enjoy the Packard in the summer. He said he was thinking about selling it
because the longest trip he was ever able to take in it was about two
blocks. He said the gas tank was a disaster and he couldn't find a new
one.
I really do appreciate your and everybody else's help,
interest and encouragement I have recieved from "The List"
You all are an amazing group!
Jim in OR
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 3:31
AM
Subject: Re: IML: Gas Tank Drain
Jim, just take the tank off , disconect it and dump it examin it , air
nossle it dry, and blast it , por 15 it, will look and work for just right if
there isnt any electrolisiss on it. Put your clean tank back on and call it
good. Jim, also from Portland, owner of 8 1960 imperials since
1974.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 2:24
AM
Subject: Re: IML: Gas Tank Drain
Jim....the hardest part is crawling under the
car...it's a simple Allen head plug. I forget what size but it's
pretty easy to get out.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 8:17
PM
Subject: IML: Gas Tank Drain
Hi All -
Just finished moving my '60 out of the barn
to ready it for it's move back home this coming weekend. A friend
has a tilt bed truck (wrecker) and we'll be using it to transport the car
the 40 miles back to Portland. However I will need to move it
from the street to the garage once it's home. SO I'll will try to get it
running on Thurs or Fri.
What I want to do is drain the 12 year old
gas from the tank and replace it with fresh. The FSM talks about
draining the tank, but doesn't mention how to open the drain on the bottom
of the tank. Can anyone give me some pointers on how to open the
drain without screwing it up?
Thanks in advance -
Jim in
OR
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