Instead of sheet metal for covering , consider HDP , high density plastic .
A little lighter then metal , but you don’t transmit cold or heat ,and much more gentile to the touch .
And non need to paint ever.
They come in many finish and colors
I have a 78 and it came stock with 2 tanks .
90 l in front and 90 L in the back .
As I needed more range , I duped the rear tank in favor to a custom made tank of 200 L .
This is not an answer to your initial question, but don’t look only to the...