I don't understand... Why would they have to weld on a NEW data plate?
Wouldn't the old data plate still be correct?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bulley" <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: propane tank needed for US 85 Westy

> Dave-
>
> You'ld be surprised at how nicely the tank and valves will clean up. Our
> 1982 was pretty crummy. Rusty . Ugly. Take the whole tank with valves
> intact to a propane dealer (like Suburban Propane) and have them remove
the
> valves. Take them to a machine shop and have them cleaned/brushed.
>
> Use the plugs, and have the tank blasted, tested by the propane place,
then
> have them weld on a new data plate. Then re-coat. My whole tank re-do deal
> was less than $100, including a new regulator.
>
> G. Matthew Bulley
> Bulley-Hewlett
> Corporate Communications Counselors
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>
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Dave C [SMTP:happycampers@PICUSNET.COM]
> Sent:   Thursday, May 11, 2000 5:56 PM
> To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:        propane tank needed for US 85 Westy
>
> Looks like I'm gonna get another tank for Vinnie. The present tank is
> missing the data plate and the valves are all corroded, etc,etc.
> Anyone with a used one in good condition?
> Cheers,
> Dave C.
> Williamsburg, VA
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