Well my £30 tank arrived at my local Ducati service centre ( Thanks Al for accepting it ) and boxed up within an inch of its life. We that's me Al and Glen was amazed at the bargain be it having 2 dents. Inside looks rust free pretty much and so does under side and the hinge looks strong. Al doesn't feel the need to reinforce now but that's for discussion. Looks like I have may have to drill out a broken fuel cap mount bolt.
The dents look clean but still going to be tough to pull out I reckon but its got to be completely resprayed on the top. I may keep the bottom as is clean unless the hinge is done.
Interesting decal on the front to possibly replicate for the warning of lifting the tank with a lot of fuel etc through the breather.
To be honest the worst bit of rust seems to be the seat rubs causing paint to wear through. That area could be the hardest part to finish.
Oh well £30 was a steal even if it has a respray. It will be perfect after and seeing that yellow one the other month with what looked like the bottom was falling off and offers around £125.
Biggest news is engines done and being picked up tomorrow so I should have it tomorrow afternoon.
The bill is £784 for the crank work and the 6th gears replaced by a specialist. If I am being honest I was surprised and very happy. Bear in mind I still need to have a service and belts and new clutch plates its well within my budgeted allowance.
So once its back its all the bolts off and clean up the casings and heads for paint whilst the rest goes to plating.