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MrMoMo · 02-18-08, 02:37 PM

Got a bit more done today, started fabricating the VO tank for the trunk. Princess Auto had sheet metal on sale - not dirt cheap, but it allowed me to make the tank for less than I could have one made. Because of the limited width of my cheap bending brake, I had to make the tank in two halfs - but it seems to be working out nicely as it allowed me to bend a baffle into one of the sides. I bought 3 pieces of 22ga 24"x48", using two to make the body and the last one to make the ends and the top.

The top of the tank will be removable, bolted or rivited down. I want to be able to service the insides, add/change heat exchangers etc.

02-18-08, 02:37 PM	#10
MrMoMo "Tuh not tuh" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N44 W76 TLCA# 15901 Posts: 774	Got a bit more done today, started fabricating the VO tank for the trunk. Princess Auto had sheet metal on sale - not dirt cheap, but it allowed me to make the tank for less than I could have one made. Because of the limited width of my cheap bending brake, I had to make the tank in two halfs - but it seems to be working out nicely as it allowed me to bend a baffle into one of the sides. I bought 3 pieces of 22ga 24"x48", using two to make the body and the last one to make the ends and the top. The top of the tank will be removable, bolted or rivited down. I want to be able to service the insides, add/change heat exchangers etc. Attached Images __________________ Bruce (VA3BWR) '66 TR4A IRS '77 FJ40, awaiting a frame off '84 BJ60, DD, WVO Buildup Thread '87 937r, (summer DD) '01 Impreza outback sport, DD '02 F350 Diesel - next on the WVO list (some assembly required to some of the above) ----------------------------------------------------------- To invent, you need a good imagination, and a pile of Junk. (Edison)