View Single Post
  #49 (permalink)  
Old 08-21-2011, 07:21 PM
Aussie Mike's Avatar
Aussie Mike Aussie Mike is offline
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Sunbury, VIC
Cobra Make, Engine: Rat Rod Racer, LS1 & T56
Posts: 5,391
Not Ranked     
Default

A bit of an update.

The tank is nearly finished. I'm now working out the mounting for it.




I decided I didn't like the look of the smooth corners so re-welded them.


Here's what I'm planning for the mounts.




I’ve folded up some brackets from 5mm plate and then welded them to a 5mm backing plate. These will be welded onto the sides of the tank (2 on each side). The idea of the backing plate is to spread the load over a larger area. Just welding the u shaped section straight to the side would concentrate too much load in one area and it might tear out at the weld.

The brackets will attach to bosses welded to the rear chassis clip and be isolated by the rubber grommets. They are rear bumper grommets that I’ve adapted to the task.

Cheers
__________________
Mike Murphy
Melbourne Australia

Reply With Quote