Caille Neptune Gas Tank Repair?

[Buccaneer]

I filled the tank up with water today, and was amazed that I could not
find one leak, so I mixed up some phosphoric acid and treated
the inside and outside to prevent any flash rusting, and hopefully
make the paint bond.

Not sure what color to paint the tank, but seem to remember they
we a couple of different colors. Will have to see what I may have
around, and go for it.

The solder is leveled out pretty good now. I have a few “low” spots
I may try to fill in before the paint job.

Prepare to be boarded!

[RICHARD A. WHITE]

Most excellent job…

http://www.richardsoutboardtools.com
classicomctools@gmail.com

[Mumbles]

Nice work Buck! Should try and find out what kind of primer is used on cars with lead filled seams.

[Buccaneer]

Mumbles wrote:

Nice work Buck! Should try and find out what kind of primer is used on cars with lead filled seams.

Back when they were leading body panels, wasn’t most of the paint lacquer based?
Not sure if they treated the seams with anything before painting.

I’m hoping my cleaning with lacquer thinner then phosphoric acid treatment will surfice.
Remembered a while ago that I might has some Ford Dark Gray tractor paint that might
look okay. It’s in a quart can……. not sure I can spray it with a gun or have
to brush it on.

Prepare to be boarded!

[bobw]

Buc – congrats on an outstanding piece of work.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

[The Boat House]

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[lloyd]

Congratulations. Beautiful piece of work !

[labrador-guy]

Great job Buc! If you use Ford tractor paint, put it on with a roller. Looks as good as sprayed paint. It hold up good too.

dale

[Buccaneer]

Thanks for the thumbs ups and tips along the way.
Special thanks to Joe B. who gave me “hope” and technical
advice along the way!

I’d be in no hurry to make another one, but it was kind of fun
anyway. It would be even more fun with the proper tools
for sheet metal work!

Prepare to be boarded!

[kirkp]

Fantastic work Buc.

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