Tank Sticker Still On Tank

[Alan S.]

[Kevin G.]

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Reiner,
Great that you have found the NCRS, and congrats on the '70!

As Alan suggests you might be holding onto another Bowtie candidate. It might be in your best interest to have your car judged before proceeding with any other "removal" of parts. By dropping the tank you have begun to disturb its originality..... Just a suggestion, but I'd reinstall the tank with the sticker on it, protected, again as Alan suggests.

[Mark E.]

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Post some photos. Does it have a Light Saddle interior by any chance? (Others will know why I'm asking due to my other thread on this unique '70 interior color.)

[Robert R.]

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Mark,
On his original post, there is a picture of the tank sticker. The Deluxe interior is Black.

[Reiner O.]

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Thanks everyone for your advice. I was thinking of having the car judged to see what direction to go with the car...For an original car it is in really great condition. It feels like a time capsule to me.

[Mike E.]

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Where in the heck is Terry McManmon at?

Mike

[Terry M.]

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Where in the heck is Terry McManmon at?

Mike

What, you want me to comment on every 1970 post. Youse guys are doing just fine.

[Roy V.]

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Very nice LT-1, congratulations
regards
Roy

[Reiner O.]

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Thank You, I have a document protector to cover the tank sticker and reinstall the tank...to preserve it for the next custodian.

[Robert B.]

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The tank sticker is worth infinitely more than a 45 year old gas tank. Cut a piece of the tank off with the sticker still on it and put it in a preservation envelope. Then you won't have to worry about garage conditions or gas spillage. You only have one piece of documentation and it doesn't do you any good hidden in the car and vulnerable to degradation.

I am pretty new to the NCRS, but how exactly does cutting up the original gas tank for the purposes of preserving the sticker, which will then no longer be attached to the car, fit with the idea of preservation of the car? I sometimes wonder about things like this.

If it were me, I would probably contact someone who specializes in archive preservation and ask them if the paper could be treated with something to bond the fibers and preserve it. Then I would cover it with a clear mylar and secure the edges, and put the tank back up.

[Joe R.]

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I am pretty new to the NCRS, but how exactly does cutting up the original gas tank for the purposes of preserving the sticker, which will then no longer be attached to the car, fit with the idea of preservation of the car? I sometimes wonder about things like this.

If it were me, I would probably contact someone who specializes in archive preservation and ask them if the paper could be treated with something to bond the fibers and preserve it. Then I would cover it with a clear mylar and secure the edges, and put the tank back up.

Robert,

Well, different strokes for different folks I suppose. I would suggest the sticker is far more valuable than the tank. And I don't believe the tank is judged. So preserving the history of the car would be more important to me than preserving the tank, which is likely to be rusty anyway. If you leave the sticker on there, it may be gone by the next time you drop the tank.

Joe

[Reiner O.]

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Thanks for all the replies. I took a clear document protector, cut a few small slits in it, so it could breath (in case the tank sweated) and taped the perimeter of the protector with clear packing tape. Put it back in yesterday for the next person to find after it goes to the next keeper.....many years from now

[Terry M.]

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Robert,

Well, different strokes for different folks I suppose. I would suggest the sticker is far more valuable than the tank. And I don't believe the tank is judged. So preserving the history of the car would be more important to me than preserving the tank, which is likely to be rusty anyway. If you leave the sticker on there, it may be gone by the next time you drop the tank.

Joe

You are so right Joe. It is his car (as yours is yours) and each of you can do what you want.

Some corrections:
The gas tank is judged. It is part of the Chassis in C3 cars. The "tank Sticker" is NOT judged.

Mylar is not the best plastic product for preservation. I can not remember what plastic is recommended, but there is one that is less damaging than others.

Start here:

http://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/paper.html

search on-line for archival products for more material.

[Jim T.]

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Reiner I found my original owner 1970's information sheet like your tank sticker tucked up above the tach connection over 30 years ago. I found my 1968's behind the radio. Your 1970 may still have it in the car.

[Jimmy P.]

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Yes, and other known locations for manifests and build sheets were tucked up under the seats in the springs, under carpeting, and up behind the right side dash behind the map pocket area and the support rod, to add to Jim's locations. I have also heard of some build sheets found rolled up and stashed up in various suspension areas underneath the car. But, those were on very low mileage later C3's. Reiner, hope you are lucky enough to find another in one of these other locations. Please let us know if you do. Good Hunting!