The tank bottoms were rusted through.

Solder removed and coming apart

Decided the best option was to make a new left tank

Left tank sections welded

The left inner tank sides were also badly rusted

note the panel that divides the gas and oil reservoirs

front inner tank side soldered

all mounting brackets,bungs, etc. finish soldered

Melting out the lead revealed more previous repaired damage

These baffles were damaged and rattling around loose inside the oil reservoir

Left outer going together

Original and new Left tank

new left rear inner tank side

the right tank was fairly pitted but it was able to be salvaged with just a new bottom portion

soldering top mounting strap

pressure tested and ready to go

The tank bottom had rusted out around the shifter bracket and was held on by a large glob of solder

The top mounting strap is a separate piece

New top mounting strap

test fit of left tank

Original oil baffles straightened and soldered in. Brass tube is part of manual oil pump