snakedoc67 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I think it'll be worth buying a new one off ebay... I bought my 18 gallon tank when I first got my truck for under $100.... That's my opinion for peace of mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddmodman Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'd say you could fix that. Depends how inventive you are and how good your fab skills are. Brazing is a good option methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxmj Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 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: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakedoc67 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakedoc67 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Could have made this an easy answer if i had checked in the first place but the yard won't sell fuel tanks at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JENSSEN Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Not worth the powder to blow it to hell, new are cheap now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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