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Old 10-26-2003, 10:34 PM   #1
TexSparks
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Location: Mt. Vernon, Texas
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Lightbulb Installed larger gas tank

Wanting increased fuel carrying capacity and not wanting to mess with the old two tank system that someone had previously rigged, I went scavaging in the wrecking yard. Found a 40 gallon tank from a 85-86 suburban that measured just about right for my needs. It was nescessary to remove one of the frame braces just behind the rear axle but added cross braces of 2"x2"x3/8" angle to mount the tank between. These new braces along with the receiver hitch in the rear should be ample for the removed brace. Used original tank straps but ran them with the frame instead of across it and cushioned all mating surfaces with rubber inner tube. Nice thing was the tank cost me $45 and I got $20 worth of gasoline out of her!
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