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07-10-2011, 12:32 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: El Mirage AZ
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Gas tank thoughts and ideas
Has anyone built their own gas tanks from steel. I have been toying with the idea of building one out of cold rolled steel , I'm thinking steel because I don't have access to a tig welder.
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07-10-2011, 12:50 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Toppenish, WA
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Re: Gas tank thoughts and ideas
It all depends on if you can weld good enough to not have leaks. That sounds a bit tongue in cheek but if your skills are up to it, why not? We had a 79 ElCamino with a 45 Gallon welding shop made gas tank. The truck did regular commutes between SoCal and Arizona when the P/O had it.
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07-11-2011, 12:45 PM
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Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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Re: Gas tank thoughts and ideas
I used a '69 mustang fuel tank right between the frame rails behind the rear axle. Fits well and less than $100 on ebay.
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07-11-2011, 12:58 PM
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Location: Nashville, TN
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Re: Gas tank thoughts and ideas
its been done before. just gotta make sure it is sealed. read an article in custom classic truck about it... couple links to help get the creative juices flowing...
http://www.ehow.com/how_5665750_build-own-gas-tank.html http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...ank/index.html |
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07-11-2011, 05:00 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Re: Gas tank thoughts and ideas
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