Panther Model 50: Part 10. The fuel tank; (session 2)

Making tank saddle and bases, TIG welding to the upper sections with a pressure test and the application of interior sealer and primer to complete the replica Model 50 Villiers Panther's petrol tank ready for finishing.

[@supercomp7078]

That lift analogy was what made me understand the process, well done

[@michaelfirth1075]

Fantastic videos, superb narration really enjoy them I could watch you all day. Please keep them coming in2024. Thanks.😊

[@andrewhaley4623]

You are so talented, the only thing you are missing is an apprentice that could bridge your skills for the future, so they wont be lost for ever. Kind Regards Andrew Haley . Ps Happy New Year

[@ryanrodgers1826]

hi Jonathan a good start to 2024 all the best top job nice work its coming on now thank you for the time with you in the workshop keep um coming cheers

[@ianshipman6241]

Breath taking skill and workmanship on the fuel tank construction video's, I had to keep checking the run time of the video because I didn't want it to end !! Thank You for your superb 2023 content - Health and Happiness JJ and Angie in this New Year. ❤❤

[@alexbowie6316]

Keeping yourself going............days will fly by in there and a great way to spend winter.

[@vonryansexpress]

Fabulous second installment - what a great job you've done on this . . .😊 this is my favourite video of the year !! . . . .

[@jorgemercatali9319]

Beatifull job Indeed !!! The two videos are great ! Thanks

[@rainbowmat8204]

Sir your work is beyond excellence. i think you can make whole motorcycle by hand.

[@martytoal6547]

Absolute craftsmanship 👍🏻

[@hermanhandlebars2687]

Great stuff 👏 👍

[@garys4756]

Great work and a pleasure to watch you make the tank,I can't believe I've watched your channel for ages and not subscribed! New subscriber here. Happy New year to you and your family.

[@thediyaudioimplementers1826]

Excellent.....

[@tonygray4811]

Fantastic!

[@martinderrington221]

Always enjoy your videos great metalwork skills happy new year to you

[@frankboff8185]

Yet another excellent video, what a start to the new year. Happy new year to you and Angie.

[@djhscorp]

Just came across your video. Great presentation. I use a leather hood over the helmet to aid with viewing the weld. Thank you for sharing the journey.

[@ianlawrie919]

Awesome! The compared tank from a Matchless was as you pointed out “complicated”, however it seemed to be by a collection of flat or one way curves which would, I am convinced, be of little consequence to your absolute mastery of fashioning. How I marvel at the welding on such economic rims. Happy new year sir👍👏👌

[@williamnethercott4364]

No need to ask how you spent your time as the old year yielded to the new. A good start to 2024! Best wishes!

[@martinwade9421]

Happy New Year, Sir, with much fair-weather riding! Incredible craftsmanship. I wonder if the small manufacturers, such as; Sun, Norman, Excelsior,Greeves etc. made their own tanks, or were they farmed out to specialists?

[@user-nv1sz3ld4x]

Well done,very good information on making a fuel tank.

[@michaelrandle4128]

Thank you, a lot of work, happy new year to you and yours.

[@keithgarland3404]

I enjoy your riding videos, and your dry humour, but I enjoy your work on the bikes even more, as in this video, you have a very well equipped workshop, and the skills to go with it. Did you fabricate, or buy, your bead roller ?

[@MonochromaticLightsource]

Would you like to teach me to build a Honda CL450 K6 petrol tank? I dont have access to the English wheel or TIG welder like you have, but I do have the same problems, rust, and pinprick holes in the tank. Then, I also need to repair a Honda CL200 tank, an Suzuki A50P tank, and a Honda CB500/4 tank. All with similar problems. I don't think I'm the only one out there with these tank rust problems either! Your workshop is fully equipped and I welcome your instructional videos. Thank you.

[@rainbowmat8204]

Sir may i ask one question if you don't mind? why do you prefer "Panther" although there are some other brands like BSA, Triumph and some others?

[@jonathanjones9790]

I am frequently seen riding Norton, BSA, Royal Enfield and Ariel Rainbowmat, but here we concentrate on motorcycles appropriate to the Panther channel.

[@rainbowmat8204]

OK sir@@jonathanjones9790

[@user-hb2fl4wz4m]

Jonathan, why did you use a tank sealer (POR15)? Is it to allow the use of E5/E10?

[@PantherOwnersClub1]

Ethanol, now in most commercial fuel, is hygroscopic; that is it attracts water from the air. An unprotected steel tank, especially one on an old bike in intermittent use, will be at risk from internal rusting. Even if it doesn't perforate, the rust can clog filters and carburettor jets and the sealer is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

[@terryjones6229]

I can attest to this! My old Matchless fuel tank was rusting and particles would regularly block the fuel system at line, filter or carb depending on the size. Since lining the tank no problems at all. Marvellous video Jonathan and can I interview to be your apprentice 😊

[@user-hb2fl4wz4m]

Sounds like a wise move to seal the tank. Up to now I have been fortunate in only using ethanol free fuel. I’m aware that this is now more difficult to source, so may have to think about sealing, although I am aware of an ethanol-free fuel that is available in containers, although extremely expensive.

[@annajeannettedixon2453]

well panther could not do has good a job its first class