Classic tinware tanks

Im looking for a steel tank to replace the ethanol rotted fiberglass original.....

Most of these steel tanks come out of India, but sending returns to India is going to be expensive.

Has anyone dealt with this company?

http://classictinware.com/index.php?rou ... h=71_72_68

I'm looking for a tank that is the right shape that fits properly, it will be lined and painted here in the UK.

Many thanks

Presume it's a fastback tank you are looking for. I also presume the tanks that classictinware supply are from India, have you asked them?

I understand your concerns re importing from India, and having possible import charges, and the costs of sending stuff back if you are unhappy, I guess the extra you would pay for using a UK re-seller would be easier returns if the tank wasn't acceptable. You pays your money....................

Unfortunately I can't advise on Classictinware though.

I wouldn't do it unless you've had contact with someone that actually got one. Even the UK dealers seem to have problems, although the tanks are most likely still made in the Far East. Only one I've hear that people seem happy with is the Roadster tank from Partsparadise53 (I think), but I'm not encouraging that either, but if I got one it would be that one.

I have seen the review of the parts paradise roadster tank and iv asked them if they make a fastback version. I have yet to find a UK dealer selling steel tanks, some alloy ones with long lead times and as I'm going to paint it, alloy is a bit wasted.

I thought RGM and Burtons Bits had tanks, but I'm not sure what material. Seems to me the Burton one was not very satisfactory to one of our members but I could be wrong.

Both BB and RGm list alloy tanks, BB lists a fiberglass tank that is claimed to be ethanol resistant, but the website info appears to be out of date.

For long term use tank needs to Gteed for 10 years for at least E10 rated fuel, I would prefer E15 (15% ethanol)

Charles

Burtons tanks may be resistant to ethanol but only for a few weeks based on posts I have seen, Classic Tinware look to be selling Indian tanks on at least some of their offerings, as long as they have weeded out the rubbish and repaired what's left then that would be ok but as they are based in India I doubt they have done that.

Classic Tinware
Arya Nagar, Gali No.-3,
H. No. -1,
Delhi-110092
INDIA

kommando said:

Burtons tanks may be resistant to ethanol but only for a few weeks based on posts I have seen, Classic Tinware look to be selling Indian tanks on at least some of their offerings, as long as they have weeded out the rubbish and repaired what's left then that would be ok but as they are based in India I doubt they have done that.

Classic Tinware
Arya Nagar, Gali No.-3,
H. No. -1,
Delhi-110092
INDIA

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I'd missed that, assumed they were UK based In that case, their prices are higher than Partsparadise, and you've still to take the import duty and returns risk into consideration.

Parts paradise will make me a fastback tank if I send them mine to use as a pattern! I dont really want my tank to get stuck in Indian customs which from my experiance of many years ago can be a bit of a nightmare.
The classic tinware price does include delivery, which most Indian suppliers charge at £50-75. So the all in price is not that much more expensive than parts paradise and I would be happy to pay the rice if the quality is OK. I have emailed them asking for pictures of the underside of the Tank as well as a side on shot.

Hello all Norton Enthusiasts,

I am happy to see my company being discussed on the Norton forum.

Being a motorcycle enthusiast, rider and restorer, I know what goes into a restoration unlike many other dealers out there in India and as well as in other countries who want to make money only.

All our tanks are made to perfection and to correct shape. We use original tank to take templates and check the original shape. Another main issue is fitting which is highly important (finish or quality will be of no use until it fit on the frame), for that, we have made a rough jig as per the original tank and check all the new tanks to make sure they fit perfect. Once they are checked, we pressure test them under 150psi, polish them and primer coat / chrome plate / paint as per customer's requirements. Our steel tanks are made of 18 gauge cold rolled sheetmetal and alloy tanks out of 14 gauge 5051 aluminium sheets.

Internal of the tanks are all sealed.

You do not have to worry about the quality as we have made over 1500 tanks, fenders, oil tanks, toolbox, chain covers and other body parts.

Our general dispatch time for bare tank is 10 days, chrome plated tank 15 days and painted tank 13 days.

You are backed with PayPal buyer protection so in case you do not like the tank, you can either return it back to us or my partner in the USA for a full refund.

We make almost all Norton tanks from WWII 16H to Manx to Lyta sprint to Commando Interstate, Roadster, Fastback, P11. Oil tanks for P11 which are very difficult to find. We also supply universal parts like handlebars, controls, rubber parts, headlight etc.

Feel free to contact me anytime if you have any questions, I'd be glad to answer your queries.

Looking forward to supply quality goods to the Norton community.

Have a great day!

Thanks and Regards
Anil
Classic Tinware

Mail: classictinware@yahoo.com

Website:
www.classictinware.com

FIrst I would like to welcome you to this site & thank you for stepping up to give us all your info, I still have a few questions. You say the tanks come lined,,, what do you use to line them with?? This is a major concern to some of us. Also do you make steel versions of the Dunstall style tanks such as the Production Racer tanks?? If you want pictures I cand them direct or you can use the search function on the forum, look under production racer or Dunstall... Again welcome Anil, and thanks. Glenn.

Once they are checked, we pressure test them under 150psi

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150 psi?

you beat me to it :lol:

JimC said:

Once they are checked, we pressure test them under 150psi

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150 psi?

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you must think you are building an air compressor tank not a fuel tank. if you are making a quality tank it should NOT need ANY kind of sealer added in to it as so far they all fail sooner or later.

classictinware said:

Once they are checked, we pressure test them under 150psi,

Internal of the tanks are all sealed.

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"Once they are checked, we pressure test them under 150psi"

Typo maybe? (Trying to give them the benefit of the doubt...) It would be nice to have such tanks available...

Let's hope that's a typo. There's no way 18 gauge metal will withstand 150 psi.

I do agree with Bill about the problems with sealers. It seems to me the sealer will cause a problem long before rust causes a problem. I'm starting to view gas tanks as expendable items. Although, my 22 year old BMW alloy tank on my K 75 shows no signs of harm from the ethanol.

I would prefer that a bare steel tank interior is treated to ensure that it does not rust.

I would also like to know what classic tinware use to seal the bare metal of their tanks

Well let's hope he chimes back in, I would think anyone trying to sell Norton parts would be foolish not to use a forum like this to see what the needs & concerns of the buyers are... Ya and 150psi? I wouldn't want to be in the room! That would certainly deform my tanks!

gtsun said:

FIrst I would like to welcome you to this site & thank you for stepping up to give us all your info, I still have a few questions. You say the tanks come lined,,, what do you use to line them with?? This is a major concern to some of us. Also do you make steel versions of the Dunstall style tanks such as the Production Racer tanks?? If you want pictures I cand them direct or you can use the search function on the forum, look under production racer or Dunstall... Again welcome Anil, and thanks. Glenn.

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Many thanks! I am glad.

Feel free to ask my any questions, I'd be glad to answer your queries.

We use zincromate primer to line the inside as caswell is difficult to find in India. Alloy tanks does not require lining inside.

We do make Dunstall style production racer, Gus Kuhn, Dunstall with extended bottom tanks. Most of the people like them in aluminium but we can make it for you in steel as well.

Is this the one you are referring to?
http://classictinware.com/index.php?rou ... h=dunstall

or this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTON-COMMANDO ... c9&vxp=mtr

Please advise.

Anil

I am sorry for the confusion. We test them under 3 - 5 psi. How can a tank resist at 150psi?

About the quality, we sell our tanks to many reputed companies like (Burton Bike Bits-Danny-BSA Spitfire alloy tanks), JRC (Mixed steel tanks), Oldtimer works (Germany-BMW tanks) etc.

Our tanks are perfect but they do require a sealer as I have seen the sheets getting rusted if we leave them for about 10 days in the open. Alloy tanks do not require any sealer.

I'd be happy to response to questions.