I'm finally getting back to this build. The engine is in, the bars are wired and bolted on. The wiring harness is just about finished. I'll post pics of all that soon.
Now I'm back with more tank questions. I purchased another one last year. The good news is the inside is relatively rust free. There are a few spots that I can see on the bottom of the inside where the welds are, and a little spotty rust in the center below the cap, but that's about it. I'm assuming it would be safe to leave it as is, and not use a lining kit.
My main problem is the front. What I thought to be a scratch in the paint turned out to be a bend in the metal that runs across the top seam. I filled it up with some two cycle fuel to keep rust away after using Metal Rescue (which actually worked pretty well believe it or not), and when I turned it upside down, I discovered there is a tiny leak. Probably going to have to use compressed air and soap to find it.
So the question is, do I us a MAP gas torch to heat this up, and try to straighten it out, or is that going to open a whole other can of worms? Will the top seam separate, and possibly the edge weld on the front as well? I'm thinking that's where the small leak may be coming from, or possibly the top seam. Should I just take this to a welding shop and have them flatten it out and seal the leak?