best bet $$ on new tank?

[26667]

Turns out I need a new tank for my '78. (Just too much rust damage to weld) I have a choice btw sveral grades of used tanks at places like Re-Psycle and others ranging from $65 to $360. I also found a private party in CA w a NOS in primer tank for which he wants $500.

One paint estimate is about $500 on a used tank, including stripping down to bare metal, bondo-ing the dents, priming and repainting. Plus a hundred or two to re-line the inside.
I might save as much as $150 on the paintjob IF...IF the NOS tank primer is perfect and REALLY ready to paint.

I'm guessing shipping from CA to Chicago adds $50 to the price of the NOS tank. Shipping from a place like Re-psycle in Columbus is obviously less.

I could pay re-Psycle w Visa and maybe get it shipped today so I can ride before the snow flys, and then paint over the winter.

Whaddaya thimk?

[lbrackr756]

Here's a list of possible sources:

For used BMW parts, try (in no particular order):

Emerson Motor Works (VT) 802-767-6033
Beemer Boneyard (NJ) 973-775-3495
Re-Psycle BMW (OH) 614-837-1160
Airhead Salvage (TX) 512-332-2931
Cycles Recycled (NC) 828-433-1067
Duncan's Beemers (MA) 978-897-2697
Bob's BMW (MD) 301-497-8949
Blue Moon Cycle (GA) 770-447-6945
Speed's Cycle (MD) 410-379-0106

There's also a tank currently listed on EBay.....:thumb

[26667]

Thanx to both you guys (got a PM from another guy), but I stumbled across already painted & striped NOS. Who wouldda guessed?

...and I know it's anatomically incorrect, but yes...arm and leg through the nose.

[The_Veg]

For future reference on used parts, don't forget Boxerworks (GA) 706.310.0031. Their parts guy, Matt, is a good friend of mine and Boxerworks is a class act. Tell Matt that The Veg sent you! :)

[26667]

Thanx, Veg. I'm bound to need more parts. Sigh.

[russbritt]

Great guy and site www.boxerworks.com:wave