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jbclassix · 04-21-2011, 08:49 PM

The shop you are working with seems to know their stuff, so maybe I am just missing it, With a tank that long and that rigid are there going to be any isolators to allow flex difference in the frame and tank?

my4by2 · 04-21-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

The shop you are working with seems to know their stuff, so maybe I am just missing it, With a tank that long and that rigid are there going to be any isolators to allow flex difference in the frame and tank?

FIrst off - this is a one ton frame so naturally a LOT stiffer than the half-ton versions are. Secondly, there are NO plans for this truck to be out there "flexing" on a rock climb or super-serious trail... For the most part this truck is gonna be my daily driver & most of it's off-road duty will be recreational at best. They know this going in & are building it accordingly - and yes, they are VERY good at what they do.

jbclassix · 04-21-2011, 08:57 PM

question answered!

my4by2 · 04-21-2011, 11:33 PM

A different shot that better shows the dimples in the baffle plates they put it for strength. Almost a shame that no one will probably ever see it again...

04-21-2011, 08:49 PM	#1
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build The shop you are working with seems to know their stuff, so maybe I am just missing it, With a tank that long and that rigid are there going to be any isolators to allow flex difference in the frame and tank? __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

04-21-2011, 08:57 PM	#3
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build question answered! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

04-21-2011, 11:33 PM	#4
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build A different shot that better shows the dimples in the baffle plates they put it for strength. Almost a shame that no one will probably ever see it again... Attached Images



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