19. 20. To make a template for the bottom panels, the tunnel was placed on each side of the sheetmetal, and the shell put on top of it and then outlined on the sheetmetal.20. To make a template for the bottom panels, the tunnel was placed on each side of the 21. Both the left and right sides of the tank bottom were cut out with a die-grinder.21. Both the left and right sides of the tank bottom were cut out with a die-grinder. 22. Each part of the tank was carefully fit by slowly grinding off high spots in the material until each piece fit precisely.22. Each part of the tank was carefully fit by slowly grinding off high spots in the mat 23. The tunnel and tank bottoms were tacked into place after being carefully measured to properly fit the shell.23. The tunnel and tank bottoms were tacked into place after being carefully measured to 24. We Drilled a 1/2-inch hole in the bottom of the tank, installed the petcock bung snuggly and welded it into place.24. We Drilled a 1/2-inch hole in the bottom of the tank, installed the petcock bung snu 25. To hold as much fuel as possible we located the gas filler high on the top of the tank and cut a hole for it with a 2-inch hole saw.25. To hold as much fuel as possible we located the gas filler high on the top of the ta 26. We then slid the gas filler into the tank and welded it. 27. The whole tank was then finish welded. If you are not adequate at finish welding, just securely tack it and take it to a professional.27. The whole tank was then finish welded. If you are not adequate at finish welding, ju 28. Here is the finished product. A one-of-a-kind custom tank that is a mere shadow of it's former self.28. Here is the finished product. A one-of-a-kind custom tank that is a mere shadow of i « | 1 | 2 | 3 | View Full Article By Jeff G. Holt Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
