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Thanks!

i'm not sure what i would charge. i would have to get an accurate cost of materials. based on that i could give a better estimate. i have no idea what it would cost to ship. probably ~120 freight. based on shipping of similar sized stuff in the past. that could be way off though!

Ryan

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Look into a product named Red-Kote for the inside of tank. I used it on my modded 69 Camaro gas tank for about a year without any issues. The ethanol in todays fuels will cause the Red-Kote to lose it's pigment but not it's protection. I had the local radiator shop line it for about $40. They even brazed in a drain into the tank.

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Will do. Thanks!

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Nice work on the tank! If it is stainless, I don't know if I'd coat it. Did you leave the baffles solid like that? The tanks looks sweet though! Loving your welds!

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Thanks!

its P&O steel. that is the only reason i want to coat it. after pricing the coatings i am not to sure i shouldnt have made it out of 304. oh well. i feel sacrilegious painting SS and i didnt want the "bling".

the baffles are solid, but do not extend into the lower sump area. should keep sloshing to a minimum.

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Yeah, it'll keep sloshing to a minimum for sure. I hope it isn't a bit much. Do you have a local rad. repair shop? They usually coat fuel tanks as well.

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ive thought about the rad shop. the local guys here are real hokey, and very proud of that... i think ill be better off doing it myself.

IMO the only way to over baffle is to totally seal the compartments off. as long as the fuel can transfer between the compartments as fast as you can fill it, its not to much. the draw tube is .5" so there is no chance of starving the engine. we build tanks with some regularity, and ive repaired enough tanks made by others to have learned that the single biggest problem is lack of baffling. the slosh of fuel fatigues the ends of the tank and will crack the welds over time. that is the main reason i welded inside at the bottom and up the sides. it is a stronger joint and reduces that chance of fatigue a bit. leaks make me angry...

Ryan

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on here too eh? I guess I will follow this build on both forums!

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This is the original build thread, so it has a few more pics of the early stages. after i started the pirate thread they are pretty much the same

Ryan

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Schweet!

This is a very similar build i will be taking with my 1 ton, so I am definitely glad i found it over here

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Very nice job on the tank Ryan. Love the attention to detail on your build! Looking awesome!!!:chevy:

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Thanks!

i did a little bit of repair on that giant hole i hacked into the firewall

i'm no sheet metal guy so this is not going to be one of those jaw dropping OMG things.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...uck/002-37.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...uck/001-45.jpg

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Looks good to me! :chevy:

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:agree:

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Looks good. I hear you on not being a sheet metal guy. My stuff takes 3 tries to look like their work. :lol: Are you planning on running vintage air to be able to clear the fire wall now?

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yeah, there are a few trials that are not pictured. haha

i was always planning on vintage air. the stock stuff is to bulky for me. i have this spatial issue. i really like uncluttered space and that stock box takes up to much of my space. i know, i'm a wierdo. i wont even park in my garage when i have space, simply to have a wide open space...

Ryan

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I can relate to how bulky that dang A/C stuff is. Cough cough :lol:

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Haha, i remain impressed that you used it and got two turbos mounted in there.

i have some plans for that area rolling around in my head and using the stock heater/a/c stuff would totally ruin my plans.... it may still not work but i have a chance.

Ryan

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I've thought about ditching the stock a/c heater housing on the next cab, but if I go that route, that cab and project will have to wait. If anything is getting vintage air it is my 40. :lol:

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Man, I am loving this build!!!

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Thanks!

i tacked this up. hopefully will get it located and affixed this later this week or this weekend. i have also made and remade the tank straps, so i will hopefully get the final revision completed this weekend.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...uck/001-46.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...uck/002-38.jpg

ryan

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Nice. Where is it going to live on the truck??

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on the drivers side framerail inside the frame. under the front of the bed and rear of the cab.

ryan

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Nice! I need a water jet or plasma table. Problem is, Obama isn't helping this SOB out. :lol:

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You mean he hasn't even given you a free phone?