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02-08-2014, 06:41 PM
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
WOW! I wanna see this thing on a trail crawling over something big... Nice work!
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02-08-2014, 06:52 PM
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
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02-08-2014, 06:55 PM
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Location: Oregon City
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
I welded the lid on and checking for leaks. I pressurized the tank and sprayed soapy water to help locate the spots I missed:
   I then stuck it up in the truck to check fitment:  Nice and clean. This allowed me to make the stops for the tank:   Here you can see the shackle reversal:  Good clearance which is what I wanted, and still should net 36~ gallons:  Shot from the back:  I also had the liberty of moving the filler neck and vent to the rear of the tank, this made a straight shot over to the tank instead of forward like the original:   I built the blurry rear axle shock mounts and welded them on. They look clearer in real life: 
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