65 Fairlane pro-touring build

[Vic1947]

Decided the panel covering the gas tank would look a little better if all the sides sloped downward so I used CAD (cardboard aided design) to assist with the fitment.

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[jaros44sr]

Nice work Vic, coming along nicely

I may be getting closer to my panel bond step

[Vic1947]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice work Vic, coming along nicely

I may be getting closer to my panel bond step

Thanks, Jim, keep me posted on the panel bond project. Always interested to know how it all goes down.

The fuel tank cover is taking shape. I have the fuel filler and access panel openings cut. I used a 2.5" hole saw to make the first cut and then a 3" hole template to fix the location more precisely. From there I took measurements for the access panel, drilled the corner holes and then used the metal death wheel to connect the dots. By the time I got to the last cut, the edge of the wheel was loading up with metal and I got a little heat on it, but not enough to mess anything up.

If you don't recall my strategy for the filler cap, I made a split ring surround on the lathe / mill that will slip under the filler cap assembly. I needed to do that so I can clamp the hose before putting the fuel tank in because I don't have enough room to do it after the fact. The filler assembly has just enough clearance to go thru the cover. Once in place, I'll put the split halves together to hold it all in place. I'll post photos of that step in a day or two.

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