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Old 04-28-2018, 11:40 PM
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Pretty sure '82-'83 didn't have the tank shields.
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Old 04-29-2018, 02:26 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions Bruce. The tank protection product sounds good and I'll call around to see if I can get a lock shop that is accustomed to auto locks.

I might just use some steel wool or fine sandpaper to hand sand the rust off. It isn't deep and should come right off. Then apply that protective material on the outside.
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Old 04-30-2018, 04:26 PM
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Went to a lock shop today and they said no problem modifying the door and trunk locks to work with the ignition key. Should be ready tomorrow.

I think I'll experiment with removing the rust spots on the outside of the tank this weekend. I'll try light hand sanding, then pressure-wash the whole thing with a detergent/degreaser solution.
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Old 05-01-2018, 05:49 PM
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Great news, Steve!
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Old 05-03-2018, 12:17 PM
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Default 0327 Locks Updated

No problem getting the door and trunk locks modified. I found a lock shop that easily modified them to work with the (original) ignition key. So I didn't have to replace the locks, and now 0327 is back to the CHP single-key spec.

This weekend I'll tackle the fuel tank resto.
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Old 05-04-2018, 12:05 AM
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Good to hear you got those locks back the way they came originally.
Post some photos of the tank resto, when you are able.
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Old 06-03-2018, 07:27 PM
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Default Fuel Tank Restored

Finally finished restoring the fuel tank this weekend. I had left it out in the sun at my shop for a few weeks and there were no traces of gas fumes left. First I scrubbed it down good with detergent water and a wire brush, then used coarse steel wool and #220 sandpaper to hand sand off all the rust. I found a Rustoleum paint/primer combo that looked very much like the original steel when dry, so I gave the outside two coats. I did the same to the mounting straps and hand scrubbed the plastic shield with soap and water. A day to dry and it's ready for reinstallation.

Here are a couple of pics. Compare the top pic to the previous one I posted, what a difference. I was lucky there were almost no dents, just a few very small dings. This has got to make 0327 feel good after all these years.

Paint should be starting very soon. I'll visit her this week.
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Old 06-03-2018, 09:03 PM
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Nice job. That looks factory.
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Old 06-04-2018, 01:25 AM
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Looks like a new tank, Steve.
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Old 06-06-2018, 12:26 PM
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Looks great. Can you post a photo of the paint you used? Thanks.
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