Cuda gas filler tube

Posted By: cdstl

Cuda gas filler tube - 09/03/13 07:26 PM

Has anyone had any luck with "tinning" these tubes to get a somewhat factory looking finish? I have sweated plenty of pipes. I tried a quick test on a piece of steel tube the other day using flux and silver solder. Didn't work well. I don't couldn't get the piece of tube hot enough for the solder to flow.

Anyone?

thanks

Posted By: burdar

Re: Cuda gas filler tube - 09/03/13 07:28 PM

There is a guy who restores them. I think his prices are reasonable too.

Posted By: 71redcuda

Re: Cuda gas filler tube - 09/03/13 07:37 PM

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There is a guy who restores them. I think his prices are reasonable too.

Who?

Posted By: kentj340

Re: Cuda gas filler tube - 09/03/13 07:56 PM

Allen Wilson, http://www.n96airgrabber.com/fillertube.htm

I think price varies by size of tube. My 69 A body was $60 plus freight 2 ways. Looks like new.

Posted By: cdstl

Re: Cuda gas filler tube - 09/03/13 08:38 PM

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There is a guy who restores them. I think his prices are reasonable too.

He's here in STL.

Has anyone tried the soldering, tinning, method?

Posted By: 5carguy

Re: Cuda gas filler tube - 09/03/13 11:04 PM

Try the Tinning Butter from Eastwood.Great stuff.

Posted By: Barnabas_Kriss

Re: Cuda gas filler tube - 09/08/13 10:04 PM

Quote:

Try the Tinning Butter from Eastwood.Great stuff.

I've done several like this, worked out great!
While it is still hot, I used a piece of steel wool to smooth out any drips, etc. Once cooled down, I went over it with steel wool once again. After a few weeks the surface will darken a bit and look 99% correct.

Posted By: AAR#2

Re: Cuda gas filler tube - 09/08/13 11:00 PM

Any chance you can post a picture (or two) of the results?