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got a 73 charger thats my daily and my project a leek just sprung in the gas tank damn guy ho put it in didnt weld it right just started leaking yesterday getting it fixed tomarow theres a lot of rust and seems to run week going to try and drop a 440 in it need a new oil pan and the gas is running rich going to get more pics as i go along theres also some up in the resto part of photos
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o man, that blows! what do you need to do to fix it?
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i need to get the tank welded
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just hit a set back my tank is now leaking bcuz the guy who put it in glued it in..... getting new one soon
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Never a dull moment...keep telling youself how great it's gonna be when it's done.........
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Region: New Jersey
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He GLUED it? What the heck... lol. Just cause he knew it was a project car does not mean you want him to use modeling cement... lol.
There are some real wackjobs out there in the automotive world...  Sorta reminds me of when I restored my old '79 Vette after HS. The previous owner had used duct tape to keep everything under the car from dragging on the ground and had even wrapped around the trans to keep from leaking... 
Keep at it though, your '73 will look awesome once you are done... 
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o ya i cant wait till that day comes and wow man i gues you can use duct tape for almost everything lol
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Hang in there brother, heres what I found after I saw my drips of gas. This was on the top side of the tank so I could not see it til I dropped the sucker...
Yes they are BOLTS with some kimnda cement, glue, apoxy?
[img]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/tomdroptop/83f14557.jpg[/img]
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Hang in there brother, heres what I found after I saw my drips of gas. This was on the top side of the tank so I could not see it til I dropped the sucker...
Yes they are BOLTS with some kimnda cement, glue, apoxy?
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o wow it makes you think wtf r these guys thinking wen they do that stuff and hey to i have a few questions i need to ask you is there a better way to contact you? or if you want to get to me my cell is 201-835-9243
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I will try that # tomm. mornining if thats cool. You can ask away!
Tom
(ps I cant seem 2 see my private messages on this site 4 some reason so please if that message thats there know that I cannot retrieve it 4 some reason!?)
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Hey Guys... the method you see in the picture to seal a tank is widely used and very inexpensive and lasts a long time. A metal epoxy is used with a big washerless sheet metal screw (meaning the washer is part of the screw). The screw is large so it bites good metal. Usually the top of the tank will hold water and rust or pit. In your case it rusted in a few spots. This repair is common for any type of tank including plastic balast tanks used on Docks or Rafts. They just us a different epoxy and works in wet conditions.
The down side to this repair is, once it fails you need to use a larger screw or buy a new tank. Also brazing or welding the tank takes a day. The tank needs to be drained and the fumes, which are more dangerous than the fuel, has to be vented out before you go near it.
A new tank is always the right way to go and make sure you inspect the body for open metal that can dig into the tank and use new stainless steel straps and oil resistant rubber that isolates the strap from direct contact with fuel tank too!
Good luck
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lol thanx rich that sure was a mouth full i already got a new tank thou ill be sure to put that rubber between the harnes and the tank thanx for the tip
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Yea it was a lot... SOrry for that, but is just spews out sometimes... Glad you got a new tank and yes the oil resistant Rubber is a necessity...
Glad the was something useful in there - LOL
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dont be sorry it showes how willing you guys are to help and for that im greatfull
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Hey Michael'
very nice ride!!! we met the other night at garveys! welcome to the club by the way... had you ordered a tank yet.. I got mine on ebay was a 127 bucks fit great.. order the straps an bolts so you have no worries if you didnt already! i have an extra gromet if if yours gets screwed up. yours looks like a dream compared to mine atm...you have my number any ?'s just call
good luck!
tim
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No ones posted here in a while. Mike's car is turning into a bergen county project. I cleaned out his carburetor I opened her up and she's clean as a whistle. The previous owner did some weird things with the hoses. We'll update everyone as we go. Also we took the carb out because it wasn't starting and the battery is fine. Next step is going to be to replace the starter motor. Fortunately that's only a $40 part.
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Just keep on the project it Will get done.
It took me and my body shop friends close to a year to get my 74 SE done. It started as a Gold with Gold Landau roof and as you can see by my AVATAR, I changed it quite a bit. My gas tank was shot as well and a new one was the only way to go. Fiberglass front fenders fit right on. Rear querters, complete floorpan (how's the one on your car). Mine was totally rotted out. BOY this is bringing back memorys. I did it back in 1985. You know, I still have the SE hood Ornament, Interested?
Walter
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actualy there fine on my car only one hole that can be patched right up and lol nah not looking to put one of those on lol
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