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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Feb 15, 2021 14:10:57 GMT 1
We laugh at the shape of the Indian tanks but spare a thought for the poor Bugger whose bollocks did this Repairable? Anybody put a value on it? Steve   |
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Post by reedpete on Feb 15, 2021 14:23:27 GMT 1
Someone done a good job on that!
I guess if it’s solid underneath, on the seams and not too bad inside then it has some value...but it’s isn’t going to be very much...
Generally for most of us it ‘uneconomic’ to faff about with, given the end result would still be a compromised item, but you can be sure there’s someone out there who would be up for the challenge !
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Post by dougw on Feb 15, 2021 14:27:53 GMT 1
Having removed a GSXR750 slabby tank in this fashion while embedding she slabby in the front of a Montego I sympathise....
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Post by zed1015 on Feb 15, 2021 14:38:06 GMT 1
The worst can be beaten out.
Needs access cutting in the bottom of the tank to get at it.
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Post by 29davyt on Feb 15, 2021 15:08:52 GMT 1
Stick it on eBay, “ few small dents should knock out “ start the bidding at £300 😂
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Post by LC_BOTT on Feb 15, 2021 15:16:14 GMT 1
The hard part is to get back to the edges/corners on the scalloped sections. I've been playing with a 31K tank over the last few months, that had the top stoved in. In the end I brazed a load of 8mm nuts on, in different areas and slide-hammered the dent out to something suitable for some final filler.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Feb 15, 2021 15:47:49 GMT 1
The hard part is to get back to the edges/corners on the scalloped sections. I've been playing with a 31K tank over the last few months, that had the top stoved in. In the end I brazed a load of 8mm nuts on, in different areas and slide-hammered the dent out to something suitable for some final filler. I've seen the panel beater guys do similar The tool spot welds pins on then a small slide hammer goes on the pins EBay here we go Better pack it well, don't want it getting damaged 🤣 Steve |
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Post by elsiefan on Feb 15, 2021 16:21:46 GMT 1
The hard part is to get back to the edges/corners on the scalloped sections. I've been playing with a 31K tank over the last few months, that had the top stoved in. In the end I brazed a load of 8mm nuts on, in different areas and slide-hammered the dent out to something suitable for some final filler. I've seen the panel beater guys do similar The tool spot welds pins on then a small slide hammer goes on the pins EBay here we go Better pack it well, don't want it getting damaged 🤣 Steve I have seen a similar device used on 'wheeler dealers' where Ed China spot welded a load of 'pins' to a stoved in panel and pulled it out almost straight, I think it was on a Ferrari. |
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Post by mark69 on Feb 15, 2021 22:29:01 GMT 1
I've seen tanks blown out before using compressed air. worth a try?
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Post by JonW on Feb 15, 2021 23:01:53 GMT 1
never use air on these tanks, it'll be scrap.
you can pull a lot of this with simple glue stick based tools from ebay and you'll get a lot of that out, certainly enough that you'll get more on ebay for it.
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Post by 4l04ever on Feb 15, 2021 23:05:10 GMT 1
You could use compressed air, but would need to strap the bottom edges together to stop the tank spreading.
Maybe a good dent repair man could sort it. I have two tanks with dents in which a dent man is coming to have a look at. Not as bad as above, but be interesting to see what they can do.
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Post by donkeychomp on Feb 16, 2021 0:05:22 GMT 1
Arthur Dent?
Alex
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Post by elsiefan on Feb 16, 2021 0:59:00 GMT 1
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Post by steeley on Feb 16, 2021 11:10:52 GMT 1
Me i would cut the whole underside out . Not tight to the edge . I would skirt round the tap area . Once the bottom is out the dents can be got at with hammer and dolly . You will be able to see how much rot is in the lower sections both sides . I would fit a couple of drains both sides at the low points . I have used 6mm nuts welded on in the past . Weld some steel tabs on the inside to line the lower up and tig it up with bronze . Had one cut out years ago to repair but it was that far gone i ended up with a s/h tank ,in fact i ended up with 2 from the same place i didn't want the one to get lonely .
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