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Custom fuel tank?

drroy

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Apr 13, 2017
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Anyone make their own. I have about 200 things that need to get done on my truck before upgrading the tank is a serious consideration. But the aftermarket 23 gallon tank setups are not inexpensive. The materials to make one would be a fraction of the cost and it doesn’t seem like a particularly complex project. wondering if anyone has made one?
 

bronconut73

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Aug 7, 2012
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Bill aka BMC69

Search his threads.

He made the last one about a year ago or less,
 
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drroy

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Apr 13, 2017
Messages
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Thanks I found the thread. I don’t have AC tig, so aluminum not an option. Probably stell or stainless for mine
 

cldonley

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Bronco Guru
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Jul 4, 2011
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Loc.
Robinson, TX
I've been considering it myself. Did the figures and dimensions and so forth. Planning on using steel. I have the bending tools at work to help...just not convinced my welding skills are up to the task :( Even so, I think if you had the pieces cut and bent and ready to fit together even paying a shop to weld it up would be cheaper than buying one and paying for shipping.
 

Rustytruck

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Feb 24, 2002
Messages
10,875
If you make one, fill it up with water and pressure test it with a bicycle tire pump so any leaks can be repaired. You only need like 5 psi so you don't kill yourself. Straight air is bad if you burst a tank and using fuel becomes a problem to fix if you have leaks.
 

bamabaja

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Sr. Member
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Mar 25, 2012
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The Shoals
Anyone seen any plans on web ? Have friend with metal company with CNC plasma cutters and robotic tig welders if could show him the details.
 
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