73 RS Z28 Correct Fuel Tank Color

[Adames]

Hello All,
I am putting a new fuel tank during the restoration of my 73. Anybody know the proper color for the tank? The one I purchased is grey. I think mine from my OG 73 was silver. The one I took out of this car was painted black. I am trying to keep this car to as close as possible to the correct color scheme. Your help is greatly appreciated.

 

[McCune]

Silver bare steel.

 

[RICs73Z28/L82]

Eastwood has a product that may work well for gas tanks. I have not used it so I cannot endorse. It seems to be the product that is needed. Has anyone used this product and give us a review of your results and satisfaction. I live in North Carolina so I am good.

Eastwood 10030Z Tank-Tone Metallic Coating​

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Eastwood's Tank Tone is more than just gas-tank paint...metallic coating also helps prevent rust! Get that factory OEM look plus corrosion protection Formulated with zinc to prevent corrosion No primer needed 13-oz. filled aerosol can covers 8 sq. ft. 10-15% Gloss level 300°F Heat resistance Two cans recommended for complete coverage of most gas tanks Don't mistake this for ordinary silver gas-tank paint! This fuel-tank paint actually contains zinc to help protect your gas tank from rust. Note: Not for sale in California​

 

[COPO]

I used Eastwood tank paint in 1985. I have to rust.

 

[Rosster]

Anyone have a good picture of what this looks like on a tank?

 

[COPO]

 

[Rosster]

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Wow that looks great! Tank tone Spray can from eastwood?

 

[CamarosRus]

The OP wrote "I am putting a new fuel tank during the restoration of my 73" ..............so what is all this talk
about applying "crap" 1K AEROSOL paint ............


Spectra Premium makes this tank................https://ecat.spectrapremium.com/en/parts/GM42B
which I believe is mfg from GALVANIZED Sheet Steel...............

I believe Jim McCune has a tank that is Stainless .......Jim your tank looks very shiny like Dino Grazino's Red 73 I saw at the Natl's

I can also tell you that at last weekend's Camaro Natl's there was a LEGENDS Quality 73 RED Camaro with a STAINLESS
Fuel Tank that looked very sharp..........

Jim McCune's 73 Camaro Galvainized tank oln the right

I would only spray Fluid Film or BoeShield T9 or COSMOLINE on the Stainless Tank and then wipe off gently after it "drys"
Stainless Tank on left

 

[Rosster]

The OP wrote "I am putting a new fuel tank during the restoration of my 73" ..............so what is all this talk
about applying "crap" 1K AEROSOL paint ............


Spectra Premium makes this tank................https://ecat.spectrapremium.com/en/parts/GM42B
which I believe is mfg from GALVANIZED Sheet Steel...............

I believe Jim McCune has a tank that is Stainless .......Jim your tank looks very shiny like Dino Grazino's Red 73 I saw at the Natl's

I can also tell you that at last weekend's Camaro Natl's there was a LEGENDS Quality 73 RED Camaro with a STAINLESS
Fuel Tank that looked very sharp..........

Jim McCune's 73 Camaro Galvainized tank oln the right

I would only spray Fluid Film or BoeShield T9 or COSMOLINE on the Stainless Tank and then wipe off gently after it "drys"
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I’d be fine buying a reproduction tank but heard the necks aren’t correct and the oem fuel cap won’t fit the opening? Is that true?

Thanks!

 

[McCune]

Mine is just the Spectra tank.