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How do i remove a 1930 model A gas tank for cleaning and coating by a radiator shop? Thanks for your help.
Dean, this is a big job and I suggest you first get the "Model A mechanics handbook" About $35 from MARC or any of the A parts suppliers. The red book, not the green one. It has detailed instructions to remove it. It is way too much for me to put in this note. You have to remove the dash rail, cowl panels, windshield pillars, everything that attaches to the tank, so on. Best to get the bopok and follow it. We all have this book and use it all the time.
Good luck
jack
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jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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