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local pick apart punched a hole in what looks to be a brand new tank. Was wondering what the opinions were towards the cost of a repair and if its worth it. Hole is in the left rear of the tank and not sure what they would charge me for the tank. I already stripped everything else off of it but not often you see something this shiny underneath. lol 

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Anything can be fixed. Question is whether it's worth it or not. I have repaired gas tanks by welding, brazing, soldering and by using glass. From the pic, it's my opinion that tank is reparable.

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Weld it up if you are able to.  I've welded a few gas tanks / fuel lines.   Just make sure there is no vapors left in them.  Last tank I welded I filled with the welding gas to force out any fumes that may have been left inside.

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Anything can be fixed. Question is whether it's worth it or not. I have repaired gas tanks by welding, soldering and by using glass. From the pic, it's my opinion that tank is reparable.

 

Fixable? - yes. Feasible ecnomially? - I doubt it. It's most likely an "offshore" aftermarket tank; I think you would be better off springing for a new tank. They are not that expensive.

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If the price is right .....next to free....it could be welded easy......you would't even have to braze it it could be mig'd or tig'd (you could just slap a patch right over top if you wanted....)

 

Please tell me you got that rim in the background....(and it's other 3 sisters)  . :MJ 1: .

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If the price is right .....next to free....it could be welded easy......you would't even have to braze it it could be mig'd or tig'd (you could just slap a patch right over top if you wanted....)

 

Please tell me you got that rim in the background....(and it's other 3 sisters)  . :MJ 1: .

 

The rim and one of its sisters is still on the donor at the JY. I am going back later this week to pull off the bed, windows and other parts i think are useable. If you was interested, I'd pull them for you, JY's price is $20 per wheel. 

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