Sammy 89 #1 Posted February 11, 2021 Well fellas I’m making this listing I’m search of the best way to repair this gas tank other than plastic weld. It out of a 1969 gt14 and i can’t replace it so I need a way to fix it. Any ideas are welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,939 #2 Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) @19richie66 Richie makes Tanks! Edited February 11, 2021 by squonk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,367 #3 Posted February 11, 2021 38 minutes ago, Sammy said: Well fellas I’m making this listing I’m search of the best way to repair this gas tank other than plastic weld. It out of a 1969 gt14 and i can’t replace it so I need a way to fix it. Any ideas are welcome! In my opinion, to far gone to fix. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy 89 #4 Posted February 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: In my opinion, to far gone to fix. I think so too but it doesn’t hurt to try, they never come up for sale! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,779 #5 Posted February 11, 2021 I recently found one of the black plastic pads on my Ford front bumper hanging by a plastic thread. The attachment brackets had a thin cold joint were it originally attached to the pad. I just finished using some JB Weld Plastic Epoxy to reattach the brackets to the pads. In the picture you can see the whitesh line where the epoxy is filling some large gaps. It was about $7 a tube, and I would guess you would need about 2-3 tubes. So if a new use done is impossible to find you might try this. I scuffed the plastic with 220 sand paper then cleaned it with lacquer thinner. I let it set several hours to vent any fumes out of the plastic. Because of the way it is curved, i glued the 2 ends of each bracket and let it dry over night. Then i used spring clamps to push the bracket and bumper surface together and glued it, setting it at and angle to help keep the epoxy in the gaps. If you can glue the tank cracks one at a time while you squeeze it at different angles to hold individual cracks closed it might be worth a try For what its worth I would drill a small one at the end of each crack to stop them from running just like welding cracks in steel. Having 19richie66 make you a new tank is certainly the best option. The plastic epoxy has some flex to it and my bracket reattachment seems quite strong. So the plastic epoxy could be your next long shot option for $15 to $20 out of pocket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy 89 #6 Posted February 11, 2021 Just now, oliver2-44 said: I recently found one of the black plastic pads on my Ford front bumper hanging by a plastic thread. The attachment brackets had a thin cold joint were it originally attached to the pad. I just finished using some JB Weld Plastic Epoxy to reattach the brackets to the pads. In the picture you can see the whitesh line where the epoxy is filling some large gaps. It was about $7 a tube, and I would guess you would need about 2-3 tubes. So if a new use done is impossible to find you might try this. I scuffed the plastic with 220 sand paper then cleaned it with lacquer thinner. I let it set several hours to vent any fumes out of the plastic. Because of the way it is curved, i glued the 2 ends of each bracket and let it dry over night. Then i used spring clamps to push the bracket and bumper surface together and glued it, setting it at and angle to help keep the epoxy in the gaps. If you can glue the tank cracks one at a time while you squeeze it at different angles to hold individual cracks closed it might be worth a try For what its worth I would drill a small one at the end of each crack to stop them from running just like welding cracks in steel. Having 19richie66 make you a new tank is certainly the best option. The plastic epoxy has some flex to it and my bracket reattachment seems quite strong. So the plastic epoxy could be your next long shot option for $15 to $20 out of pocket. Ok I can try that, I was gonna try jb weld and then permatex sealer on top of that but I’ll definitely give that a try! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,939 #7 Posted February 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Sammy said: I think so too but it doesn’t hurt to try, they never come up for sale! Richie can make you one that will outlast you and the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy 89 #8 Posted February 11, 2021 Just now, squonk said: Richie can make you one that will outlast you and the tractor. Make a whole new tank? And who is this mythical Richie? He sounds like a magic man! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,939 #9 Posted February 11, 2021 He's a member here and on FB. I let him know you're in need of a tank You can PM him. Just click on the blue box! @19richie66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy 89 #10 Posted February 11, 2021 Ok thank you and I just did, do you know his price for one or maybe an estimate? Also the pictures are from last night but after 1 coat of jb weld and 3 coats of permatex I think it’s going to hold for Hopefully a few months at least, when I plug the bottom and pressurize the top I can’t hear or feel any leaks and it inflates the tank rather than leaking so maybe just maybe it’ll work! Also I know it looks bad but it’s the best I could get. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,939 #11 Posted February 11, 2021 I have no idea what he charges but it's a top notch tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy 89 #12 Posted February 11, 2021 Just now, squonk said: I have no idea what he charges but it's a top notch tank. Ok and I’m not to sure how top notch will look in this ugly duckling! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,939 #13 Posted February 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sammy said: Ok and I’m not to sure how top notch will look in this ugly duckling! It will shine like a beacon in the night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy 89 #14 Posted February 11, 2021 Just now, squonk said: It will shine like a beacon in the night! I suppose, we have plans to do a complete restore in that tractor either this year or next, it is completely original besides the front tires. And the guy we bought it from was up in his 80’s and he had the original 48 inch deck, the 54 inch plow, the rear tiller that were all bought with it from a dealership in 69 witch is super neat so we want to restore it and all attachments and keep them together for a long time yet! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,655 #15 Posted February 11, 2021 Answered your message Sammy. Can’t do anything at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,877 #16 Posted February 11, 2021 How about a small beer keg, or maybe a race car type Moon tank? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy 89 #17 Posted February 11, 2021 Just now, 8ntruck said: How about a small beer keg, or maybe a race car type Moon tank? I would try that but it’s an all original machine and I’d like to keep it that way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,906 #18 Posted February 12, 2021 With a repair, I would only fill it half full of fuel if it were me, to dang close to the muffler. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,939 #19 Posted February 12, 2021 3 people on FB 953/GT-14 owners group have responded that they have a tank for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #20 Posted February 12, 2021 There is one on Facebook Wheel Horse tractors show and sell...40 bucks @Sammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy 89 #21 Posted February 12, 2021 Just now, roadapples said: There is one on Facebook Wheel Horse tractors show and sell...40 bucks @Sammy Would you be able to link it for me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #22 Posted February 12, 2021 Not sure I know how. Or if I can find it again. I'll try... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy 89 #23 Posted February 12, 2021 Just now, roadapples said: Not sure I know how. Or if I can find it again. I'll try... Ok thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,939 #24 Posted February 12, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/groups/229240414408139 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,655 #25 Posted February 12, 2021 This group on Facebook. He is in Kentucky. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
