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Grizz1963 · 02-06-2022, 05:51 PM

Went out by 10.00 this morning.

Cleared up a load of stuff around the workshop, packed materials away wtc.

Then pulled the original fuel tank down to take a look.

Opened up the tank.

Loads of crud inside.

While I was fighting the tank, Nick started to lay out more of the wiring loom and attaching it to the chassis and gearbox/motor.

I removed the tank and then banged it down on the floor in the hope to loosen up some of the crud.

Also had the cement mixer out, planning a load of nuts and bolts and self tapping screws to clean up the inside.

Unfortunately it was not to be.

Rusted out tank.

So now the next trick will be to to get a copy of this tank made up in either steel or ally plate, including the fuel pump etc.

Need to find a sheet metal builder who can copy this and make a tank.

02-06-2022, 05:51 PM	#1569
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,484	Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project Went out by 10.00 this morning. Cleared up a load of stuff around the workshop, packed materials away wtc. Then pulled the original fuel tank down to take a look. Opened up the tank. Loads of crud inside. While I was fighting the tank, Nick started to lay out more of the wiring loom and attaching it to the chassis and gearbox/motor. I removed the tank and then banged it down on the floor in the hope to loosen up some of the crud. Also had the cement mixer out, planning a load of nuts and bolts and self tapping screws to clean up the inside. Unfortunately it was not to be. Rusted out tank. So now the next trick will be to to get a copy of this tank made up in either steel or ally plate, including the fuel pump etc. Need to find a sheet metal builder who can copy this and make a tank. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.