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09-21-2007, 02:12 PM | #1 |
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A little cutting and welding on the Jimmy floor
The previous owner felt a need to cut a hole above the gas tank in the floor of the Jimmy. I can only guess he did it for access to the sending unit? The gas tank wan an aftermarket 30+ gallon tank that looks similar to those Northwest metal products tanks. I was having problems like I was running out of gas so I decided to put a repop tank in (after soldering a filler neck on). While the tank is out I decided to weld a patch in the floor. Here are a few pics of todays progress.
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09-21-2007, 02:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: A little cutting and welding on the Jimmy floor
The only problem I have is sometimes when I weld I have to gring to deep to smooth out the welds. Anybody have any suggestions? More weld?
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09-21-2007, 02:25 PM | #3 |
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Re: A little cutting and welding on the Jimmy floor
It looks great so far!
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09-26-2007, 05:10 AM | #4 |
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Re: A little cutting and welding on the Jimmy floor
Looks great wish i could weld body pannels. that 30 gal tank must be nice I hate having to fill up so much.
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09-26-2007, 06:41 AM | #5 |
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Re: A little cutting and welding on the Jimmy floor
Not really, it was starving for gas even at 1/2 tank. It was also installed poorly, tipped towards the back. I installed a repop tank that I soldered a correct fill tube on. Tank and all hoses are in. I am filling it today, we'll see if I did a good job.
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09-26-2007, 06:43 AM | #6 |
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Re: A little cutting and welding on the Jimmy floor
Good luck I hope it turns out good the patch work looks great.
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10-14-2007, 11:59 AM | #7 |
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Re: A little cutting and welding on the Jimmy floor
Here is the gas tank install. I used the aftermarket straps (I welded the folded over ends) and undercoated all of it, straps included before installation. I also did all the body mounts at this time, painting everything metal with POR 15 before mount install.
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