WSPC Petrol Tank

[notav8]

Hi All,
I recently purchased a WSPC series Seagull. It dates to August 1977. It has a Steel petrol tank. I thought it should have a Brass Tank!. The motor is in very good origonal condition, and seems to have been well looked after. There are no decals on the Tank,and I cant see the remains of any. I wonder if the Tank may of been replaced at some time. I dont want to restore (repaint)a steel tank if its not the correct one.
Thanks in advance
Mark

[chris]

1st thing , welcome to the to the madness, there is no cure
I have the same model and it is a steel tank,
Whereabouts are you located

[Daryl]

In the late 70s i purchased a Seagull with a steel tank. First thing i did was remove it & fit a new brass tank. Reason steel tanks rust. Hence all my Seagulls have brass tanks.

[phil]

There is always the plastic tank if you need the larger capacity which the 4.5 L steel tank offers.
I have a 1971 and a 1977 Silver Century both appear to be very low hrs. motors and both came with black steel 4.5L tanks with the proper decals.

[Niander101]

Keep it full of petroil and painted outside ... even a steel one will last forever
that said i like slightly polished brass

[notav8]

Hi All,
Thanks for your replies. If it came with a steel tank, then I will leave it alone, as it looks to be very good, with only minimal corrosion inside. There are no dents, which is a bonus.
Cheers,
Mark