preventing a fiery accident

[crzrcrzy]

so im getting ready to chop the rear quarters on the 62 and was wondering what to do when cutting the passsenger side quarter so I don't end up in cruiser heaven via a fiery explosion?

 

[D'Animal]

You have the inner cargo panels out right? You can see all of the expansion tank hoses running all over the place. Avoid them.

 

[Mikesta]

You have the inner cargo panels out right? You can see all of the expansion tank hoses running all over the place. Avoid them.

Ok, I spit my scotch out!

 

[D'Animal]

Ok, I spit my scotch out!

Sorry about that.

If all of the lines are good and connected properly, there should be no gas fumes in that area. He just wants to avoind cutting any of the lines.

Since the rear is being cut, I'm assuming the tailgate and upper hatch has been removed.

 

[crzrcrzy]

If all of the lines are good and connected properly, there should be no gas fumes in that area.

sweet, thats what I needed to know. I've heard too many horror stories about guys getting torched while welding around fuel tanks/lines

 

[cfdlighthouse]

i used a stubby recipricating saw blade and a a non flammable lubricant to eliminate sparks...worked fine....just make sure all the wirinig harnesses are out of the way....on the right side all gas related studd should be tucked up enough but double check....good luck

 

[crzrcrzy]

You can see all of the expansion tank hoses running all over the place. Avoid them.

Really!! I was just gonna wing it and start hackin', praying I don't hit nuthin'.

 

[D'Animal]

LOL!

Some guys cut with a torch or Gas Axe. Some other use a grinder and a cutt off wheel.

Really!! I was just gonna wing it and start hackin', praying I don't hit nuthin'.

Kling-On, Tapage and Mace are the only one I know of who have done the cut and bobbed a 60.