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#80179 07/18/2007 8:06 PM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 451 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 451 | All,
I have posted pictures of the beginning of my next vacation project - 46’ gas tank. Step 1 is complete and I know what I have to work with. Interested to know if anybody could offer suggestions on getting a lower half made, if they have done it, etc. I am still resigned to factory under seat tank although I have a solid plan for an alternative frame mount already in place. Not giving up just yet.
Are the old tank halves, drain valve bungs, and filler neck soldered in. Any of this info would help immensely.
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#80180 07/18/2007 8:47 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Brett,
I viewed your tank pictures. My opinion is you are doomed. Your time and money would be much better spent having a competent sheet metal shop make you a new tank. If you are 'weld-smart' and own a small MIG machine, you can have 16 or 18 gauge panels sheared and formed, then weld them together yourself. You can purchase weld flanges and install them where you want your pipe fittings to go. Your chances of a leak free tank are improved immensely when you start with new material and lap weld the seams. My two cents!
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#80181 07/30/2007 1:03 AM | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 | Cavebull, do you know anyone coming to Central Florida soon with a pickup truck? I will GIVE you a decent 1940 1/2 ton tank which was holding gas and has surface rust only. I would still seal it at a minimum.. I am moving away from the in-cab tank. Dan Friend 386-943-9537 leave message, or email me at [email protected] | | |
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