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Old 02-08-2014, 06:55 PM   #10
67Steven
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build

I welded the lid on and checking for leaks. I pressurized the tank and sprayed soapy water to help locate the spots I missed:




I then stuck it up in the truck to check fitment:


Nice and clean. This allowed me to make the stops for the tank:



Here you can see the shackle reversal:


Good clearance which is what I wanted, and still should net 36~ gallons:


Shot from the back:


I also had the liberty of moving the filler neck and vent to the rear of the tank, this made a straight shot over to the tank instead of forward like the original:



I built the blurry rear axle shock mounts and welded them on. They look clearer in real life:
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