85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab

[Mattman2010]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

Better get to burning wire, son.

also, i hope you trim that rec. tube. itll get all in the way when you bag the rear hangin down like that

Im going to need more wire and yes I will probably be cutting down the receiver tube. Wasnt really thinking about it seeing as there is 10 inches between the bottom and the pumpkin, but there is not really a need for the extra.

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Ive tried to tell him but he doesn't listen... lol jk matt

BTW Ryan quit putting ideas in peoples heads! haha

I dont listen to people who dont mess with their projects

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by mattman2010

i dont listen to people who dont mess with their projects

bazang!

[ryanroo]

[1985-GMC]

LOL I was waiting for that!

[Mattman2010]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

LOL I was waiting for that!

I figured if I keep giving you enough **** you may actually do something with one of your projects other than change oil...

[Dieselwrencher]

Looking good Matt! Next you need one more turbo, one more clutch disc, and no rear leaves. Haha

[Mattman2010]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Looking good Matt! Next you need one more turbo, one more clutch disc, and no rear leaves. Haha

I think i need an engine rebuilt first!
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[Mattman2010]

Well first up my shop is a mess!



I then drilled all of my bed bolts through the bottom of the frame as well.



And I finally got my plates all tacked into place.







Now to just sling 32 feet worth of weld bead at it!

[Dieselwrencher]

You're not done yet?

So, did you tunnel all the way to Iowa from Kansas and get one of my air bags today, and that's why you're not done welding yet?

And weld those extra holes shut son!

[Mattman2010]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

You're not done yet?

So, did you tunnel all the way to Iowa from Kansas and get one of my air bags today, and that's why you're not done welding yet?

And weld those extra holes shut son!

Hell no!

And yes I did, but you came in right after I grabbed the first one so I couldn't steal the rest.

HELL NO. Do you know how many holes are in these damn frames?

[Mattman2010]

So today I bought one of these.



And did this to it.



And it makes a shape like this.



and that is all you get till the next update.

[Dieselwrencher]

I like your little tools to hold the metal together!

[ryanroo]

Looks sweet, those little clamps look handy. now.... why didnt you have that broke wherever you had it sheared? i suggest some inside and outside weld on that baby on the bottom of the tank. and clean the shaz out of the joint area. get all the black surface coat off the edges where you are gonna weld to make sure it is a good weld so you dont have leaks in the future
Ryan

[Mattman2010]

Yeah the clamps are apparently for making picture frames they seem to wrk tho! And I didn't have it broke because I'm young and dumb and didn't think about that. Apparently I like to make things harder on myself. I planned on welding the bottom inside and out. Know of a good coating to put inside one of these bad boys?
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[Mattman2010]

Also having it broke would have taken two sheets of 4x8 with the size of this tank.
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[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by Mattman2010

Yeah the clamps are apparently for making picture frames they seem to wrk tho! And I didn't have it broke because I'm young and dumb and didn't think about that. Apparently I like to make things harder on myself. I planned on welding the bottom inside and out. Know of a good coating to put inside one of these bad boys?
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Young and dumb huh? been there done that, still have 50% of that issue

Picture frames, gas tanks, its all the same thing. i have looked into some coatings. still have not decided for sure what i am going to use. KBS is supposed to be good **** and so is Caswell

Originally Posted by Mattman2010

Also having it broke would have taken two sheets of 4x8 with the size of this tank.
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so! you should just get charged for the area used, at least thats how we do it.

[Mattman2010]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

Young and dumb huh? been there done that, still have 50% of that issue

Picture frames, gas tanks, its all the same thing. i have looked into some coatings. still have not decided for sure what i am going to use. KBS is supposed to be good **** and so is Caswell



so! you should just get charged for the area used, at least thats how we do it.

Hmm that KBS is interesting. I may use that or wait till you do your tank. My tank probably wont be fully done for a while. Should start taking some shape tomorrow tho.

I did not buy the steel from the guy that sheared it for me. It was cheaper for me to drive 30 mins away and buy the steel then take it to him to shear it. He asked me what I paid for the sheet and he said he cant even buy it for that cheap so thats why I only wanted to buy 1 sheet.

[Mattman2010]

Well today I finally was able to start messing with the tank. I got it all tacked up and test fitted it. But now the tip on my welder is warn out so I cant weld it anymore till I go pick up more tips.



Seeing if the baffles fit, still have to cut holes in them.






Also had the front clip on to check for tire clearance and took a pic of it.

[Dieselwrencher]

Looking good Matt! Make sure you get a package of tips and an extra roll of wire for back up.

[Mattman2010]

I have gotten the baffles and the sump put into the tank today. I am working on getting this bottom half all welded up so that I can check the bottom half for leaks.







Need to then start mounting the tank before I go about adding the sending unit, filler and all of the fittings needed for the fuel tank.

[wyattglock]

Looks good! I like what you have done to the truck so far! Can't wait to see how the tank turns out.

[ryanroo]

How do you plan to check for leaks?

Ryan

[Mattman2010]

Originally Posted by wyattglock

Looks good! I like what you have done to the truck so far! Can't wait to see how the tank turns out.

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by ryanroo

How do you plan to check for leaks?

Ryan

We have a big water tank that we are going to push it down in (if we can) and see if any water leaks into the inside.

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by Mattman2010

Thanks man!



We have a big water tank that we are going to push it down in (if we can) and see if any water leaks into the inside.

No bueno my friend. on a molecular level, water is bigger than fuel. you may not see a leak if you water check but still have a fuel seep. this is a lesson learned the hard way. pressurized with air is the only good way. if you can seal the tank well and put a few, only a few with a square tank, psi in it and submerge it you will be mo betta. another way i like is to weld it all solid and cap it all off while its hot. let it set overnight and if it has a vacuum in the am, you are good.

[Mattman2010]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

No bueno my friend. on a molecular level, water is bigger than fuel. you may not see a leak if you water check but still have a fuel seep. this is a lesson learned the hard way. pressurized with air is the only good way. if you can seal the tank well and put a few, only a few with a square tank, psi in it and submerge it you will be mo betta. another way i like is to weld it all solid and cap it all off while its hot. let it set overnight and if it has a vacuum in the am, you are good.

Well shoot. I didnt want to weld the top on yet without having all my holes for everything in the top drilled yet. Guess I will have to drill all the holes after I weld the top on and try to keep all of the shavings out of the tank.