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12-03-2008, 08:02 AM
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Fuel tank U-bolt
When I pulled my tank I twisted both ends of it off. Does someone make these or are most of you just using nuts and bolts to replace them?
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12-04-2008, 03:26 AM
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Re: Fuel tank U-bolt
Are you talking about the "J" bolts that hold the pass. side of the straps for the tank?
If so, they come with the tank when you buy a new one. And I see LMC also sells just the straps and bolts. Page 78 of the newest catalog. I would think that you could find something similar at Home Depot though if your just looking for the bolts. Good Luck!
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12-04-2008, 08:01 AM
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Re: Fuel tank U-bolt
I looked at LMC and saw what you are talking about. My straps, which I believe to be original but I could be wrong, have the j-bolt ends welded to the straps and the other end is a large squared off u-bolt through the frame. I figured the u-bolt was used, as opposed to regular bolts, so that they would be more rigid hanging down from the frame.
I've looked at several board vendors, but have only found the same style that you're referring to.
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12-04-2008, 08:48 AM
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Re: Fuel tank U-bolt
I have the same problem as you, bought a strap off of Classic Ind. several years ago, but it had different ends. My solution will be to use my ends with their straps and just spot weld it back together. If you have SS sheet metal you could make the straps yourself w/ your ends. I'll try to get pics up later today...I'm working on my water pump and don't want to be disturbed
 I need to stay focused
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12-04-2008, 10:46 AM
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Re: Fuel tank U-bolt
OK Tim here's some pics of mine on a '72...First pic is what I received from Classic, way wrong, and to short. But, it gave me the idea of building my own straps and riveting on my ends
  
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12-04-2008, 02:56 PM
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Re: Fuel tank U-bolt
Believe it or not, my straps are ok. I'm going to sandblast them and repaint, but it's the other end with the holes in it that I'm looking for the u-bolt type of thing that was there originally. I may just go with bolts and call it a day.
BTW, sorry to have disturbed you  ...hope the water pump is going ok.
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