I got mine powder coated for $75 and it looks new.  Just go to a different
propane dealer.

William Polowniak
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300 SE

Subject: Re: propane tank problem

> >Pulled the tank on my 86 and it is so rusty, the certification plate can
> >no longer be read.  therefore, no one will fill it.  A new tank is 536CD
> >which is about the same as Busdepot or Gowesty price converted to CD
> >plus shipping charges.  I can get the existing tank pressure tested to
> >make certain it is still safe and then clean it up but probably can't
> >get it filled.  Anyone else had this problem and found a solution for
> >less than $500?
> >
> >Earl