Re: [Chrysler300] Gas Tank Dent Removal and H on ebay

[Bill Huff <czbill@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Ken,

I would not try blowing the dent out.  I think you might deform the 
tank, and if the worst happened and the tank ruptured, a spark could 
be catastrophic.

If the dent has not made a crease, why not try pulling it?  Clean the 
area well and get a strong suction cup.  Possibly a glass carrying 
cup (I don't think that plunger in your bathroom will work).  Harbor 
Freight has the glass cups for a reasonable price.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97732

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40993

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46134


Unless the bottom is really buckled, you should be able to pull the 
dent out to it's normal dimension.  even if there is a crease left 
from the dent, at least it will be flat.

If the part of the tank is not flat enough or smooth enough to use a 
suction cup, try one or two of the hot glue dent removers at the same 
time, depending on the size of the dent.  Again, the surface must be 
clean for the glue to adhere.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94925

Hope this helps,

Bill Huff

At 5/16/200812:56 AM, Kenneth Wilson wrote:

>Help!
>Any ideas on how to get (pulling out) a dented in (underside) gas tank -
>without having to remove and replace it?. In attempt to jack up the
>rear end of my 62 Sport 300 I inverdently jacked the bottom of my tank
>(no depth perception due to my double vision). Is It possible that I
>can seal an air hose in the tank's filler nozzle and blow air in to
>push out the dent? Has anyone had success at this? My dent is near the
>back at the drain plug under the pickup tube. Any other suggestions
>would be helpful.
>
>Regards the my earil;er email about the H on ebay. I left out the
>"not" - meant to say "the dealer did not offer to show me the car
>stored in his remote wherehouse" .
>
>Ken Wilson, San Jose, Calif
>62 H
>
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