New Interstate tank

Just wanted to throw this out there. With my 1970 Commando being torn down for repair, I've been collecting various parts to upgrade her. One of the things that always vexed me was the lack of range of the original fiberglass roadster tank. I've had a Fastback tank for some time that I love and wanted to run (still the best looking IMO), but with today's fuels and reports of even the much vaunted Caswell sealer starting to fail, I decided to go Steel.

I emailed Skinandbone customs (http://www.skinandbonecustoms.com) about the availability of a repro interstate tank and got a quick reply that there were three remaining. Ordered on 3/24 and received the tank today (4/1).

Overall I am pleased with the response and product. The tank is good, with some minor rust that I can attribute to a bare steel tank in shipment. Polished on the outer surfaces, and a bit rougher on the underside. Nothing I can't clean up myself in about a half an hour. Now to decide on a color. I think the original Fireflake Red will be to much for a tank is large. Thinking a nice non-flake blue like I did before. Will do some sketches and research before deciding.

They are more a triumph parts company, but I just wanted to give a thumbs up for skinandbone for service.

RSR

Thanks for the info...Will check it out...AC.

Love to know just who makes them and how they compare
to Andover's offerings. They ask 260 sterling which is
about 425USD add shipping and about the same price.
Has ANYBODY purchased a "genuine" tank recently?

Don't know about the genuine ones. Last one I went after was over a year ago, and it was gone quite fast. This one works for me.

Perhaps I was unclear. I refer to Andover's current offerings,
not old Norton factory made tanks. Fully understand your
position and it may well be mine soon enough. But Im
looking for somebody who has experience with Andover's
current new made tanks.
Wouldn't mind if Mr Norton spoke up on this.
Repeat: not slagging anybody's tank here.

I don't think Andover do an Interstate tank, just a Roadster one.

Ian

You seem to be correct:
Item: Interstate - Black - Double Line Trim
Part Number: N/A

Therefore asking about Andover Roadster steel unfinished tanks.
Ill get it right yet!

It doesn't seem anyone's got an Andover Roadster tank yet. It'll be difficult to rate till then. :|