Re: '59 4x4 Build
The tank has a hump in the middle, so I had to cut away some of the bed support cross brace to clear that. I welded the cutout pieces back onto the sides of it to maintain rigidity.
I used the original Blazer fuel tank support straps and reconditioned them. I found a slab of heavy rubber along side the road while walking my dog, and it's the perfect material for the anti-rattle pads. I cut pieces for the straps, and made cross braces for the top of the tank to hold it from shifting, and riveted some rubber onto those. It all worked out pretty well. My fuel filler will be on the right rear fender behind the wheel. I think I'm going to use a simple stainless surface-mounted cap, like the original tank had on the side of the cab.
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