Underbed fuel cell done, FINALLY

[Schralper]

Seemed like it would never get done.
Aeromotive Stealth 20gal cell under the bed,
5/8" feed, 1/2" return AL tubing.
All the lil **** was what took forever.
Probably 4 weeks of dinking w/ it from design in my head to today, including having to buy the special tools I didn't have. AN wrenches, flaring tool for 5/8" tubing & I killed a "good" soldering iron w/ doing some of the wiring.
And I redid the cell cage cuz the 1st one was crap.
6 bolts, 2 lines & 1 weatherpack to drop cell.
Coated it & cage w/ 2 cans of spray plasticote $10
Fuel pump speed controller on back of cab w/ extreme velcro mount.
It works on snowmo's, it'll work just fine here.
I'm either gonna yank the OE tank & just keep filler neck, cut off, so it looks stock.
Or do that & cut up OE tank & turn into hidden storage area, hinge at bottom & a couple dzus fasteners.......
Using old wood as guinea pig for gas cap cover.
Double magnetic cabinet clasp for trapdoor.
Seems to work pretty good, though when doin new wood I'll make some minor changes.
While I was working back here I also boxed the frame across the back.
Though I won't be able to test 'til next yr
But since I'll be sliding in a fresh solid roller AFR headed 385
along w/ Coan trans & 3K converter, it'll be worth the wait.
Though since the fuel system's good for 1000hp+, hmmmmm
I see a need for even a fresher engine, like maybe blowthru or LSX?

[Schralper]

Here's a couple more pics

[mike hancho]

Got any more pictures of how it mounts? Did you have to modify or remove the cross members back there?
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