Extended range tank
- Jimm391730
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Extended range tank
Andre made a 43 gallon tank with guard that still holds a single jerry can (behind small panel; the panel and tubing around it hinges down). To take the weight it uses three of the truck ribs under the body for support. It extends outward further than the stock tank, but looks good with the larger, wider tube rubrails. Now I just need to take it on a long trip!
Jim M.
712W and 710M
712W and 710M
Re: Extended range tank
Wow. That's really nice. What does a modification like that cost?
(I'm still in the basic rehab or doing the maintenance, basic
upgrades, etc., but I will be at that point in about 2 months)
(I'm still in the basic rehab or doing the maintenance, basic
upgrades, etc., but I will be at that point in about 2 months)
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Re: Extended range tank
Very nice!
I like how you/Andre were able to keep the jerry can!
Question - are the lower panels screwed/riveted on or welded in place? Just not sure what the silver dots are.
Andre needs to build a catalog of all the different things he has built!
I like how you/Andre were able to keep the jerry can!
Question - are the lower panels screwed/riveted on or welded in place? Just not sure what the silver dots are.
Andre needs to build a catalog of all the different things he has built!
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- Jimm391730
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Re: Extended range tank
Screwed in place with stainless button head screws, so those panels are replaceable. I love the fact that the jerry can is almost invisible, but still lockable. To get the 43 gallon volume we had to go longer, wider, and deeper - but the tank is still higher than the chassis tube, and the guard is about an inch inset than the outside edge of the rubrails. It has an internal fuel injection pump, with a fuel sock to prevent any crap from getting to the pump (but no red death in this tank!). Still has the heater fuel pickup. Three baffles to prevent fuel slosh. Fuel returns two baffles away from the pump, so any foaming has time to die down.Question - are the lower panels screwed/riveted on or welded in place?
Andre did an excellent job, the inlet pipe was perfectly centered in the hole in the cab floor. And when I went to mount it I spent only about 20 minutes getting it up and all screws in place, without any help.
Jim M.
712W and 710M
712W and 710M
Re: Extended range tank
As usual, cost varies based upon specifics, This one was 16ga sheet steel with 1/8" reinforced bungs for mounting the custom sender and in tank fuel pump. The thank guard mounts within the space of the outer most hangers. and helps support the weight of the tank.
cost with powdercoating, $1600 as seen. Other options available.
cost with powdercoating, $1600 as seen. Other options available.
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Re: Extended range tank
Excellent work. From the last pic it looks as though the new tank drops lower forward of the spare can and is behind the removable panel.
What is the interior of the new tank if there is no coating as in the original tanks?
What is the interior of the new tank if there is no coating as in the original tanks?
Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him:
better take a closer look at the American Indian.---Henry Ford
better take a closer look at the American Indian.---Henry Ford
Re: Extended range tank
Raw steel is the interior of the tank. Just like motorcycles. So long as tank is full when stored outside, condensation will be minimal.
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Winnsboro, TX. 75494
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2993 FM 1647
Winnsboro, TX. 75494
fatfabrications@yahoo.com
(903) 365-2332 shop
(951) 765-7224 mobile
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Re: Extended range tank
Another great job Andre, well done!
Re: Extended range tank
SWPA is doing the Mojave Road April 17th-20th. That should be a long enough trip to test its range. We leave Needles on the Thursday and end up in Barstow area on Sunday.Now I just need to take it on a long trip!