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67 is sold
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Troy, Michigan
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rear brace fabrication after tank install
I took these pics during the installation of my rear fuel cell this past weekend.
I'll remove it once It is properly located to clean up the frame appearance ![]() I removed the rear brace support to clear the tank. I am considering the fabrication of another brace to go between the frame rails or can I just run without anything there? I plan to run a rear roll pan so I am not concerned about the rear bumper brackets. Is there anything else I should be concerned about back there? Thanks! Joe ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
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I would weld in a substancial (spelling?) brace back there. If you get rear ended, especially with a roll pan, you have zero protection around that tank. If it was my truck, something would be in there.
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hidden hitch maybe???
btw what fuel cell is that? progress is looking good Joe ![]()
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Fab up a "C" channel of some sort.Maybe some 1"x4" boxed tubing or something.
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Location: Walker Co. Alabama
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I used a chevy luv tank and mounted it under the rear. I had to remove the rear brace but I went back and built a hidden receiver hitch which basically replaced the brace.
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Location: Troy, Michigan
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That is one of Mark's tanks (FuelCellGuy)
![]() I am interested in putting something there for sure. If memory serves from the teardown, I won't need any of those holes in the side of the frame for anything. Can I just box it in with no problems? Does anyone have a link or a pic of a hidden hitch for these trucks? Thanks. |
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Vortec in the works
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Is that the 16 gal tank?
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Looks good, I talked to mark other day about my tank just need a few more dollars, if you don'y mind could you tell me how far below the frame that's hanging. Thanks
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68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride. |
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Texas 68 -
The tank hangs 3" below the bottom of the frame rail and 3.75" inside the rear of the frame rail. I took a look at my notes, and I have the 7" 16 Gallon tank from Mark. ![]() |
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68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride. |
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Early Classic sells a bracket seperately for the tanks they sell, I think it goes for $45.oo, would most likey be perfect for what you want. Its posted on there website in the gastank section
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![]() It even has the rear harness hole there... $45 isn't bad either ![]() |
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Thanks again for the help, I just ordered the ECE brace
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The brace is here
![]() Nice piece as usual from ECE. Now to prime/paint or have it Powder Coated to match the frame ![]()
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