Long term tank storage.

[K6Thou]

Righto lads as the title suggests I'm after tips and or advice on storing a couple of tanks long term ie. 1-2 years.

After working in a bike wreckers and seeing some of the rusty shit that people pass off as a tank I really want to try and keep the 2 tanks I have in as new condition inside. So fire away guys....


Cheers,

Dan.

[Large]

http://www.armedforces-int.com/upload/image_files/suppliers/gallery/493/heat-shrinkable-fabric-covers/battle-tank-covers.jpg

[Redmohawk]

Empty fuel out, was out with turps and drop in a bagfull of "camel in the cupboard" Is mosture absorbant crystals you can get from supermaket. Seal tank.

[ralph]

The tracks look rusty, Large

[K6Thou]

Thanks Red.

Stupid question but what is the easiest way of getting the absorbant crap out when I want to use the tank again ?


Large all my tanks live in a shed no need for the tarps..:D

[Redmohawk]

Put them in a paper bag, roll into a sausage tape end closed with a string on end like a big tampon. Make it smaller than filler pop in close tank. All good ?

[K6Thou]

Thanks heaps Red. much appreciated.

[BANDITROD]

You would be better off using stockings rather than a paper bag.... Spesh when moisture is involved

[Redmohawk]

True but I dont wear them mate , you got any spare ? lol