Recommendations for New Fuel Tank

Took the fuel tank out to paint the bottom of the car, but heard hard objects sloshing around. Looks like rust inside, and lots of buildup. Seen new tanks advertised online for about $200, so I am thing of purchasing rather than trying to unsuccessfully clean the tank. Anyone bought one of these new tanks? Any seller recommendations? Any way to treat a new tank to prevent corrosion / build up?

I ask this because in prior years I had old 1960s Volvos, and even after sitting for a while, the inside of the fuel tanks were like new. Not sure if those were aluminum and the Darts are steel.

Thanks much, It's cold in sunny SoFlo today.........


You can get this fuel tank from Nappa Autoparts,

Part # SPT-CR11C

I have one in my car and its supposedly made by the same manufactuter that produced them when the car was new.

Company name was SPECTRA

Looks and fits the same as the old tank. Also, mine came with a lock ring that was identical to the old one and that worked and sealed perfectly.