Ya, that's why I asked how it would be installed. It would be perfect to install it during fabrication and then weld it on both sides.
I don't understand the two thin plate method, either.
FedEx just delivered a new fuel tank from Auto City Classic for my '56 Coupe de Ville. It has an outlet bung that's welded on the inside of the tank.
I'm paranoid about fuel tank connections now!