Well when it gets down to dollars and cents and even though the tank prices have gone up a little since I have bought one,i found out a long time ago it is just cheaper and easyer to buy a new tank and strip it for all the parts.That way you have everything,not just the basics that are sold in the up-grade S&S kits.It was even better this way if you live where you have a seller who ships for free and had the best prices to boot.It is kind of painfull to strip a perfect new tank[&o]but dollars and cents it is the way to go.

If a guy is into painting you can allways use the hull to practice painting on or sell it or give it to someone.

I went that route for a few projects i did.