Just got my new gas tank

[cuda-cable]

Just got a new Spectra tank for my 73 Cuda, seems to be a galvanized steel construction.  Should this be painted prior to install? .....on another thread was mentioned to NOT paint your tank black because could cause vapor lock since black could cause tank to heat the fuel? should it then be some 'color'  to reflect the heat??  or is this a non issue??  only want to do this once......thx

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Originally they were left natural in color. Other's have painted it body color.


  Mike

[Black340]

I vote for natural

[426HEMI]

I vote for natural

[Chryco Psycho]

I would at least clear coat it but definaly leave it silver to reflect heat

[426HEMI]

That would be a good move because they do like to rust.

[ted]

i put a new tank on my challenger in 1994, still looks new, i didnt paint it.

[Chryco Psycho]

I put one in a customers car 4 years ago figuring the galvanizing would protect it , it has started to rust & we live in a dry climate ..Cold but dry

[LAA66]

I would at least clear coat it but definaly leave it silver to reflect heat

 

[cuda-cable]

thx much........clear coat it is, by the way Rock Auto was the best price I found for the tank