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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: Tahitian_Red on February 26, 2009, 01:01:41 AM

Title: I Found An MX Tank!
Post by: Tahitian_Red on February 26, 2009, 01:01:41 AM
Well I found an MX tank for my '75 KTM 250, but that might be the easy part.  LOL

It is in pretty nice shape, but it has a small repair just above the right side petcock that isn't the greatest looking job and overall it need to be prepped well and painted.  It will likely need to be coated on the inside also.  I guess I should try to find a ski boat repair specialist in my area or does someone know of a Penton/KTM tank restoration guru??

Jay

Racing the "FaltaNator" in 2009
Title: I Found An MX Tank!
Post by: tomale on February 26, 2009, 02:01:43 AM
some guys have all the luck...

Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)74'
250 hare scrambler (project bike)
72'sixday (project bike)
Title: I Found An MX Tank!
Post by: chicagojerry on February 26, 2009, 07:40:40 AM
hi jay. i have a guy that does outstanding work on these tanks. some other guys here can attest to how good they look. call my cell if you would like to discuss this. i'm in florida now and will have limited email  access
chijer  440 213 5146
Title: I Found An MX Tank!
Post by: john durrill on February 26, 2009, 04:51:41 PM
Jerry ,
 Are you going to make Sat's Gatorback  MX?
If so we will look for you.
John D.
Title: I Found An MX Tank!
Post by: Mike Lenz on March 02, 2009, 05:25:39 PM
I can attest that Chicago Jerry's buddy does very nice work!
Title: I Found An MX Tank!
Post by: Tahitian_Red on March 02, 2009, 07:00:36 PM
Jerry,

Thanks for the offering the info.  I found a local restorer who should be able to do it for me.

Jay

Racing the "FaltaNator" in 2009
Title: I Found An MX Tank!
Post by: tooclose racing on March 04, 2009, 05:44:47 PM
Of course...when it rains, it pours.  There are currently TWO 1.8 MX tanks on eBay.  

Someone might get a deal.  Or not.  [8D]
Title: I Found An MX Tank!
Post by: Tahitian_Red on March 04, 2009, 06:31:01 PM
Tooclose,

A "deal" is relative.  I found you need to factor in the few hundred to restore the damn thing too.  Any repairs needed, new petcocks, new cap, liner/coating, decals, prep and paint all over and above the $200-$400 people are asking.  I got my tank for free and it will still cost me a bit before I'm ready to mount it on my KTM.  Oh well that's the price you pay to be in the game.
:D

Racing the "FaltaNator" in 2009
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