BS 350 GTO Painted Tank vs. Chrome

[rwgibbon]

I had decided to have my GTO gas tank re-chromed and painted
as it originally was. But that decision wasn't to be. The chromer I use
called and told me the tank was pitted to badly and he wouldn't recommend
chroming it. They sent it back to me.

I have given it to the painter and he is going to paint it the original sunshine
yellow color over pure gold and add the later version 350's black stripes.
(I know it won't be original. But I like the gold better than the white)

In the future I will send the chromer another 350 tank and have it chromed
and then paint it the same color as above.

When I get the tank back I'll post some pictures.

Randy

 

[reed]

Randy,
I have one spare gas tank you can use until you get another one!!
Thanks.
Steve. 

[Mopar5426]

 Hey Randy   IF You Find Painted Tanks They Are Never Very Rusty On The Outside  The Paint Protected Them Beter Than Crome   At Least Thats What I Found  Just Strip And Crome  Much Cheaper  GENE

[rwgibbon]

Gene,

That is what I plan on doing.

Thanks

Randy

[rwgibbon]

I picked up the tank and side covers from the painter yesterday.

I am going to try to post a few pictures.

Since the tank couldn't be chromed I had it painted Imperial Gold.

It is still a work in progress.

[Steve S.]

Hi Randy,
Waiting with anticipation to see the photos of your new paint.  Thanks.

Steve S.

[moonpup]

Hi Randy,
Waiting with anticipation to see the photos of your new paint.  Thanks.

Steve S.

Steve, Randy has already posted a few pic's in the 350 gallery. Go take a look..... the color looks pretty good.

[Steve S.]

Thanks Mike.  Going to check them out now!

Steve S.

[Steve S.]

Hey Randy.  I just checked out your new paint pictures.  That formula sure looks to be correct.  Do you think you could post some clear, up-close detailed pictures of the painted parts?  Thanks!

Steve S.

[rwgibbon]

Steve,

I have posted a few close ups of the painted tank and side cover.

Randy

[Steve S.]

Thanks Randy.  I'll go check them out now.  Much appreciated!

Steve S.