"new" Old tank

[wrcook]

I just received the tank that I got on ebay. I thought I was getting a US Divers tank from the 70's. I got a surprise... It is a US Divers from 1956 with a 1/2" J valve, and in great shape.

Here are the markings:
ICC 3AA 2250
27084
RENE
6 (looks like a CL) 56 +

--S DIV --- (covered with Hydro stamps)
11201 W PICO BLVD
LA CAL

6B68+
and 6J83

I noticed that the first two hydro dates have + but the third does not.

The tank is painted black, should I strip this? or were USD tanks painted like that?

This tank had air in it before it was shipped, should i have this hydro tested and use it or should I preserve it as is? I hope to have a DA Navy to go with it soon.

Bill

[sthtxdiver]

howdy howdy do u have a pic by any chance ?id like to check it out thanx best

[wrcook]

Here are some photos of the tank and markings
Bill

I can't seem to upload photos.

[simonbeans]

PM me and I will give you my email address and I can upload them for you.

[simonbeans]

Pictures are up on the orginal thread posting.

[wrcook]

Thanks,

the photos look good.

[sthtxdiver]

hey that is a cool bottle id leave it just the way it is but then again its urs. thank u for posting best

[wrcook]

I plan to leave it the way it is, but I am adding one of simonbeans' harnesses and a DA Navy regulator.... then she look nice

[wrcook]

Just an update. The tank passed with flying colors, and I hope to dive with it when I get it back from Portland.