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Only because i took out a complete body crossmember and mount as well as 20" of frame i'd say mabe 35lbs, the body itself weighs nothing really.
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what's your plan for a gas tank?
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I am going to have a crack at shortening it up, we will see.
bad idea on shortening it yourself...not many people would weld on a used gas tank, it'll ignite like that...IMO, I would say start from scratch, I know you don't wanna hear it but I'd recomend it. Good luck with all.
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Oh come on, what could happen?
Seriously though i have welded a few gas tanks in the past, and they were gasoline not diesel.
It is not the fumes that bother me at all, it's the contures of the bottom of the tank.
Seriously though i have welded a few gas tanks in the past, and they were gasoline not diesel.
It is not the fumes that bother me at all, it's the contures of the bottom of the tank.
nice poster in the background 
(post 18, second pic)
(post 18, second pic)
Hi Baxter
you asked if anyone had made a 60's panelwagon here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=175249
Yep! I am in the middle of it! You can see the progress here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=178669
Btw Love your work, especially the welds!
What are you gonna do with the windows?
you asked if anyone had made a 60's panelwagon here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=175249
Yep! I am in the middle of it! You can see the progress here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=178669
Btw Love your work, especially the welds!
What are you gonna do with the windows?
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Christian: I'm sure i'll be able to get glass cut at a glass shop but if not, i'll go with lexan.
Only got a few hrs after work, picked up the tank from sandblasting and started cutting, i think it's gonna work for me. Top is cut straight across bottom i over lapped to get more fuel from the bulge.
Only got a few hrs after work, picked up the tank from sandblasting and started cutting, i think it's gonna work for me. Top is cut straight across bottom i over lapped to get more fuel from the bulge.
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And some more.
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Finished off the tank today. Here it is primed, painted undercoated and sealed.
Will fill it up later to see what the capacity is.
Will fill it up later to see what the capacity is.
Wow, clean work on the tank.
Wait.......how so smooth on the seams. You didnt actually bondo it did you?
Wait.......how so smooth on the seams. You didnt actually bondo it did you?
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I have fab envy!!
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Finished to 120 grit on the bottom, anal i know but what the hell and undercoat hides well for the top.
i like the idea of leaving the extra bit on the bottom of the tank for overlap truck is looking good.
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I figured it was worth another gallon of fuel and easier in the long run.
Top notch
Nothing short of inspirational. Just curious though, why not opt for a fuel cell?
$$$$$$$$ probally
fuel cell is another $120.00
speaking of i have a brand new unused one in my shed right now with baffles and all....
fuel cell is another $120.00
speaking of i have a brand new unused one in my shed right now with baffles and all....
