Hopefully........

[OzzyElsie]

............this will be winging it's way to me next week.





http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/north-wa ... 1052754147

Hopefully it is as good (rust free) as the pix promise (I didn't ask too many questions - I trusted).

$135 posted .

I'm being patiently waiting for a good tank for a while with a project of 'left overs' waiting for a tank to complete. Its been low priority, on the back plate. I really didn't want the project at the mo, I had prioritised other projects like the YDS5 and tarting up the Elsie, but it fell at my feet (I wasn't actively looking for a tank) and it seemed too good to be true.

So all I need now is another $2000 (paints, tyres, etc etc bibs and bobs) and anpther 52 w.e.'s of free time and job done!!!

[Greasemeup]

Hope it works out good for ya.

It looks like it has been patched at some point.

[BRG1200]

He wanted $97 postage off me, "probably not worth your while mate". Couldn't work out what his game was. Hope it works out for you.

[OzzyElsie]

He wanted $97 postage off me, "probably not worth your while mate". Couldn't work out what his game was. Hope it works out for you.

hmmmmmm, we'll see how it goes. He quoted so I hope he honours it. Had hassells and aggravation getting the money to him - he didn't do PayPal - went direct deposit the the Defencebank.

[JonW]

well this sounds like it could be a bargain.... or a nightmare.. fingers crossed for ya m8!

[BRG1200]

Ozzy, if it works out for you I reserve the right to have a hissy fit that I didn't get it!

[OzzyElsie]

I just got an email saying the seller has posted it. That a relief - I was dreading a 'sorry mate but the postage is ......"

Now for an inspection of its condition..........

Waiting, waiting, waiting.........

[OzzyElsie]

Postage3 $30.50 (how he managed that I have no idea.



I don't think you missed out on too much. That premier covers a multitude of sins . It will have to be stripped to find out. I'm pretty sure it is full of bog and badly re-shaped.

There are rusted through pin holes.....



Old bog....


And old repairs (to damage in unusual places).



The jury is out - it may not be worth repairing. Probably not a good buy - should have keep the money and put towards a $500 tank. Probably would have been better value long term. But we'll wait and see, a better idea will be had after a fuller and closer inspection.

A peek inside doesn't look too bad but I might have to use a vid inspection camera (thanks bro ) or cut it open to get a better idea (but there is loose rust rattling about.

[BRG1200]

More power to you for taking a punt mate.
Been a lot of articules on repairing tanks, electrolytice rust removal and solder repair.

[BRG1200]

Cap looks nice.