Quick resto - merc fuel tank 57-63

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Dansteele
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Quick resto - merc fuel tank 57-63

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Nick (Rapier) was kind enough to donate a merc fuel tank that was internally in great shape.
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A dose of wire brush and paint stripper, + 2k primer
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with 2k ford radiant red - closest I could find to the "ford engine red" that our stateside friends use for their restso. Did the flywheel in the same whilst I had the paint activated.
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Decal from nymarine.ca and a couple of coats of 2k clear lacquer
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And finally with the hardware put back in/cap back on. (with a teaser of the current state of the merc 300 in the foreground)
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I'll give it a mechanical buff/polish and wax in a months or so time when the 2K has completely cured.

Thanks Nick!


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Dan

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Re: Quick resto - merc fuel tank 57-63

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Very nice indeed - am glad it didn't end up on the tip!
Fasten bra straps and remove dentures...

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