If it were mine, I would consider getting it coated with truck bed liner.
Incredibly durable stuff that in my experience does not come off without use
of machinery. You could get it sprayed at a truck accessory or auto body
shop, or buy a kit which allows you to roll it on yourself.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Mcneely" <mcneely4@COX.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 3:18 PM
Subject: rustproofing new fuel tank

>I will be buying a new fuel tank for my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
>Campmobile.  What material do you guys recommend for rustproofing of the
>new tank before installation?
>
> Looks like I will be buying from Bus Depot as the only source available.
> Van Cafe shows out of stock for the tank.  I know I'll get good service
> and a good tank from Bus Depot, so it only matters to me because I like to
> have a choice of vendors for an item.  I'll buy the other needed parts for
> the install from Van Cafe, as they offer them as a "reseal kit," with a
> better price than I would have to pay if I bought them all separately.
>
> BTW, I just bought a jump seat from Van Cafe, and am looking forward to
> getting it in a few days.  Peter threw in the floor bracket from a seat
> removal, and included the pedestal bracket.  I'll see how the install
> goes, will have to have the floor piece welded in, but that does seem like
> the best way to go for safety.
> --
> David McNeely
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