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Roper · 12-14-2007, 06:05 AM

About doing it yourself. Whats the deal on replaceing/welding cab corners with those fuel tanks right behind them? That part would make me nervous! Do pros lift the cab before welding on rocker/ cab corner panels? Do they do it outside or am I worried over nothing?
With a diesel tank you can pump exhaust fumes into the tanks so they wont blow up when you weld on them but what do you do with a gas tank?

Russell · 12-14-2007, 09:39 AM

The gas tanks arn't really close enough to cause problems. Just make sure you have a good cap, hose etc so there are no obvious fumes to ignite.

If you are really concerned about it, dropping the tanks is no big deal after you siphon them out

**old Rusty C10** · 12-14-2007, 04:33 PM

if youre going to siphon em out leave the caps off for a day or two and there wont be anything in there at all to ignite

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 12-14-2007, 07:25 PM

Cab corners and gas tanks are no biggy. Take the advice given in previous posts and make sure there are no vapors present. Fill the tank as the vapors are what do the igniting. I just place a leather welders apron on the inside between the tank and cab corner being worked on. Do as much work yourself ie. strip paint, remove old bondo, clean the frame, zero rust the frame, top coat the frame, strip trim, install trim do the interior etc. this grunt work all adds $$$ to the projects bottom line. This is also fun as you can say when it's all done that you were hands on a part of your truck project.

esll.

Painting the frame is also a good way to get hands on experience using a paint gun.

Russell · 12-15-2007, 04:34 AM

Ah, everything from the frame down is already done

Both axles are totally overhauled and painted, steering was overhauled, same with the frame rails, engine, transmission transfercase and driveshafts. Even the e-brake and brake lines are all brand new

The work I need done is purely body sheetmetal including the cab, outer fenders, front clip skirt, cab, doors, box and tailgate

Wwildman · 12-15-2007, 02:12 PM

I presonally would remove the gas tank or tanks

12-14-2007, 06:05 AM	#26
Roper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 248	Re: To those who have had bodywork done... $ per hour? About doing it yourself. Whats the deal on replaceing/welding cab corners with those fuel tanks right behind them? That part would make me nervous! Do pros lift the cab before welding on rocker/ cab corner panels? Do they do it outside or am I worried over nothing? With a diesel tank you can pump exhaust fumes into the tanks so they wont blow up when you weld on them but what do you do with a gas tank?

12-14-2007, 09:39 AM	#27
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: To those who have had bodywork done... $ per hour? The gas tanks arn't really close enough to cause problems. Just make sure you have a good cap, hose etc so there are no obvious fumes to ignite. If you are really concerned about it, dropping the tanks is no big deal after you siphon them out __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

12-14-2007, 04:33 PM	#28
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: To those who have had bodywork done... $ per hour? if youre going to siphon em out leave the caps off for a day or two and there wont be anything in there at all to ignite __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-14-2007, 07:25 PM	#29
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: To those who have had bodywork done... $ per hour? Cab corners and gas tanks are no biggy. Take the advice given in previous posts and make sure there are no vapors present. Fill the tank as the vapors are what do the igniting. I just place a leather welders apron on the inside between the tank and cab corner being worked on. Do as much work yourself ie. strip paint, remove old bondo, clean the frame, zero rust the frame, top coat the frame, strip trim, install trim do the interior etc. this grunt work all adds $$$ to the projects bottom line. This is also fun as you can say when it's all done that you were hands on a part of your truck project. esll. Painting the frame is also a good way to get hands on experience using a paint gun. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 12-14-2007 at 07:28 PM.

12-15-2007, 04:34 AM	#30
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: To those who have had bodywork done... $ per hour? Ah, everything from the frame down is already done Both axles are totally overhauled and painted, steering was overhauled, same with the frame rails, engine, transmission transfercase and driveshafts. Even the e-brake and brake lines are all brand new The work I need done is purely body sheetmetal including the cab, outer fenders, front clip skirt, cab, doors, box and tailgate __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

12-15-2007, 02:12 PM	#31
Wwildman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Garner ,NC Posts: 66	Re: To those who have had bodywork done... $ per hour? I presonally would remove the gas tank or tanks



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