Great job. How did you unsolder and separate the halves without getting them too hot? There is a long area of solder joint to undo.
Do you think an old time radiator repair shop could solder it for some folks like me that may not be good at soldering joints?
I use a propane torch turned down pretty low. Then as soon as the solder melts I blow it out. You can only get around an inch at a time but it goes pretty quick. Then find a place where the tank is separated and apply pressure. Moving around the tank melting places where its still stuck. I think the big iron would work well going back together but I don’t have one. I believe that is what the Buccaneer used to solder the tank he made. I have this really small propane torch that’s almost too small but is better than too big. Tubs
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
