Primer and paint for metal fuel tank

[mobilnissan1991]

Was given this tank and stand, Ill have a friend weld it to the stand and then prime and paint it. What would be a good primer and paint to go with? Itll be outside exposed to the elements and used for diesel.

 

[atikovi]

A few cans of Rustolium. And that stand doesn't look like it would hold up a 20 gallon gas tank. Don't know how much it holds but will probably weigh over 1000 pounds full.