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**lolife99** · 06-29-2009, 09:00 PM

I purchased a new cardboard gas tank cover from Classic Parts for my '69 swb.
I have the old one to compare, the new one to.

So here's my question:
What do you use to "glue/secure" the corners together?
I got no instructions what so ever. What the best method?
Hot glue? Contact cement? Silicone adhesive?
Restoration experts speak up, please.

**lolife99** · 06-30-2009, 09:33 AM

Anyone?

69GMCLonghorn · 06-30-2009, 09:53 AM

Glue the corners together? Not following you... The ones I've seen and had just sit against the tank and are not fastened to it at all. Can you clarify what you mean?

**lolife99** · 06-30-2009, 11:33 AM

Mine came pre-cut with all the fold marks identified,... but is just a flat piece of cardboard. (I guess to make it easier to ship)
It had to be folded and the corners glued together,... so it will wrap around the tank. I'll see if I can get a pic tonight.

**lolife99** · 06-30-2009, 11:35 AM

Here's a pic from their website,...

69GMCLonghorn · 06-30-2009, 11:50 AM

Ah, now it makes more sense... Return it and go with carpetting!

J/K Sorry, don't think I can help you... Good luck!

Mordachai · 06-30-2009, 12:03 PM

I don't think they were glued in the corners or anywhere else.
Pretty sure they were just folded, and placed over the tank.

although I could be wrong...

Hawker7 · 06-30-2009, 12:25 PM

You need to use some large staples to hold the ends together once you have everything bent in the proper position.

**lolife99** · 06-30-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawker7

You need to use some large staples to hold the ends together once you have everything bent in the proper position.

That's what I was wondering,... even though the original one had no type of staple or rivet.

It definitely won't hold it's shape by just bending. Something has to hold the corners together.
Thanks for the reply.

72BlckButy · 06-30-2009, 01:54 PM

Keith I will look at mine tonight, but I think it had staples holding the thing together. I could be completely off, but I'll let you know tonight.

**lolife99** · 06-30-2009, 07:26 PM

I guess I was blind yesterday.
There are definately staples in the corners.
So,... where do I get an "over-grown" desk stapler to duplicate these?
Any other suggestions?
Here's a few pics of the corners I'm talking about,...

Botietruck · 06-30-2009, 08:37 PM

Mine came with the large staples. I believe you'll have to use a pin prick or a large needle and punch through the hole indentions, then put the staples in and bend them over.

VanceH · 06-30-2009, 08:52 PM

What about a small rivit?

71 super · 06-30-2009, 09:05 PM

Use staples like the type you might use when installing insullation to a 2x4 they are similar to the original type, just push through and fold over by hand. They are the arrow brand found at lowes or home depot.

**lolife99** · 06-30-2009, 09:21 PM

Thanks for the replies.
I didn't receive any staples with mine. I will try your suggestions.

c10crazy · 06-30-2009, 09:32 PM

I like the rivit idea! Simple and cheap!

tcb-1 · 06-30-2009, 09:35 PM

Keith,
Those staples look a lot like brass industrial shipping staples. PM me the dimensions of the staple and I'll check our shipping department at work and if they are what you need, I'll send you a handful.

**lolife99** · 06-30-2009, 10:24 PM

PM sent.
Thanks, Doug.

TomsCheyenne · 07-01-2009, 07:05 AM

Why not a staple gun? The staples are big enough........do it over wood to punch the holes, take the staple out, and then do it over something like a vise to bend them. Not sure if it would work, but I would try it............

06-29-2009, 09:00 PM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Need help with a new cardboard gas tank cover,... I purchased a new cardboard gas tank cover from Classic Parts for my '69 swb. I have the old one to compare, the new one to. So here's my question: What do you use to "glue/secure" the corners together? I got no instructions what so ever. What the best method? Hot glue? Contact cement? Silicone adhesive? Restoration experts speak up, please. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 06-29-2009 at 09:03 PM.

06-30-2009, 09:33 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Need help with a new cardboard gas tank cover,... Anyone? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Need help with a new cardboard gas tank cover,... Glue the corners together? Not following you... The ones I've seen and had just sit against the tank and are not fastened to it at all. Can you clarify what you mean?

06-30-2009, 11:33 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Need help with a new cardboard gas tank cover,... Mine came pre-cut with all the fold marks identified,... but is just a flat piece of cardboard. (I guess to make it easier to ship) It had to be folded and the corners glued together,... so it will wrap around the tank. I'll see if I can get a pic tonight. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Need help with a new cardboard gas tank cover,... Here's a pic from their website,... Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Need help with a new cardboard gas tank cover,... Ah, now it makes more sense... Return it and go with carpetting! J/K Sorry, don't think I can help you... Good luck!

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Hawker7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 321	Re: Need help with a new cardboard gas tank cover,... You need to use some large staples to hold the ends together once you have everything bent in the proper position. Last edited by Hawker7; 06-30-2009 at 12:26 PM.

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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Need help with a new cardboard gas tank cover,... Keith I will look at mine tonight, but I think it had staples holding the thing together. I could be completely off, but I'll let you know tonight. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-30-2009, 07:26 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Need help with a new cardboard gas tank cover,... I guess I was blind yesterday. There are definately staples in the corners. So,... where do I get an "over-grown" desk stapler to duplicate these? Any other suggestions? Here's a few pics of the corners I'm talking about,... Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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06-30-2009, 09:21 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Need help with a new cardboard gas tank cover,... Thanks for the replies. I didn't receive any staples with mine. I will try your suggestions. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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