Fuel Tank Finishing

[KFH]

I am cleaning up the fuel tank for painting and reinstalling.  My tank looks like it was painted black and then sprayed with with a bituminous coating similar to that under the rear guards.  The tank had a thick sealing of mastic between it and the body.  Is this correct or has this been done during it's lifetime.  What do other people do with their tanks.

Thanks
Keith

 

[zulu]

Keith, I've done all mine satin black with black mastic between.

Gary

[mcl1959]

Keith unless the car was sprayed totally underneath with a bituminous compound then the tank was originally finished in a tin plate colour similar to the brake and clutch fluid reservoirs. It very quickly corroded to a dull metal colour. The underbody proof coat was a NASCO accessory often seen in business sedans and other fleet cars.

Ken

[KFH]

Thanks Gary and Ken for the reply and thanks Ken for the PM

Keith