Welding a used gas tank

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by T_Raven

I'm well aware of the fumes from welding galvanized metal. I did it in a ventilated area and had no problems.

The air space is minimal. Maybe what little fumes are in there could cause a problem but nothing like an empty tank full of fumes. Nothing happened so oh well.

I know the welds look bad. I never said they didn't. The piece from the Camaro tank was much thinner and it was hard to make tacks without it just making a bigger gap. I'm sure a pro could do it better.

I pressurized the tank and used soapy water to find pin holes.

People like you really need to calm the heck down. I never said I was a professional or sharing my profound knowledge. The point of what I did was to make my truck run with what I had on hand until I decide on a better tank. It's not professional quality but it works. The point of sharing it was to show that I welded on a tank with no catastrophic damage done, not to show what a pro gas tank welder I am.

not baggin on you but your debating safety. whats safer? welding on a cleaned out tank that previously had fuel in it or having a 16 gallon fuel tank with potenial for leaking welds?