eBay Gas/Petrol Tanks

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Hello all,

It's been a few years since this topic has been updated, from what I've found in searching the boards. Does anyone know of which sellers on eBay are worthwhile for getting a new gas tank (already painted and pinstriped)? There's too many different ones, all seemingly from India, to discern which are legitimate. I'm looking between the $200-$400 range.

Thanks kindly for any recommendations.
 
I would only buy bare metal tanks from sellers with good recommendations. That way you can fix any issues before painting.
 
A decent paint job would cost more than $400.

Ashley
 
I bought a new bare Emgo tank from Clubman Racing to replace my fiberglass tank for $335 shipped. Painting was $400 including pressure testing. There were some rough edges along the bottom edge which he smoothed and filled. Then there's the filler cap, petcocks, foam pads, studs and rubbers, Norton decals used as masks for painting, and the metal bracket and hardware in the rear. Some of this could have been reused from my fiberglass tank. The Emgo tank fit perfectly.
I did look at some painted Indian tanks initially but it seemed like the shape was wrong and the logo was too small and not straight. Would say save your pennies.

Russ
 
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$400 for a painted metal Commando tank is very unrealistic. Somewhat like the $39.95 product to reverse male pattern baldness. Remember the old adage: You get what you pay for.
 
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Commando Specialties seems to have the best price for a USA made, metal unpainted tank right now....$250 USD.
 
Commando Specialties seems to have the best price for a USA made, metal unpainted tank right now....$250 USD.
I got the one I replaced the glass tank on my 70 from Commando Specialties, one of the seams needed a small bit of dressing as it was a bit rough. Came with a genuine McCandles cap for around $250. The paint job set me back $300 and that was only because I knew the body shop manager. Hard part was getting the metal flake purple paint to match.
I foolishly bought an Indian made Interstate tank that was so bad it wasn't funny. Don't ever do that!

John in Texas
 
I was recently quoted $800 Cdn. for paint , 3 pcs. + pinstriping and clearcoat. Silver Interstate. Plus tax of course. A thousand in reality.
 
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