Clover
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Does that sound crazy? It had been 35 years since I last did it but it still works.
lol on the bullet hole. Ice pick did it. The photo was just the initial weld to close the hole. After grinding, I rewelded to make sure that all the margins are good. I’ve done this before.A more interesting question is how did that 22 caliber bullet hole get in your fuel tank? I would be worried about porosity on that weld.
Dave
lol on the bullet hole. Ice pick did it The photo was just the initial weld to close the hole. After grinding, I rewelded to make sure that all the margins are good. I’ve done this before.
That’s what I’m doing. And I’m an old man.My uncle has welded sump on mine before. Old man way is to pump it with exhaust fumes, better hope you're not running Rich tho
That’s very nice for you. I’m sure that everybody is very proud! You’re welcome to come do a better job. Please do!I've torched welded many gas tanks and left a cleaner weld than that.
Is that the tank from the GTX? It doesn’t look like a B-body tank.I’m illustrating a technique that I learned a long time ago. I never claimed to be the prettiest welder. It’ll hold.
The point is to drive the oxygen out of the tank... gasoline fumes are about impossible to get cleared out. If the car had a running smog pump or misfire, it might bring the O2 level up to interesting...My uncle has welded sump on mine before. Old man way is to pump it with exhaust fumes, better hope you're not running Rich tho
I have a buddy who turns big propane tanks into charcoal grilles this way. Just run the engine long enough to push out the O2 before using a torch to cut the tank into a flip up lid, add a hinge and grille supports... he has an old boat trailer with 2 huge ones for smoking and a smaller one for steaks at the back. A popular item at big gatherings.I have never used a MIG, but I have soldered a few. I like the exhaust idea
lol on the bullet hole. Ice pick did it. The photo was just the initial weld to close the hole. After grinding, I rewelded to make sure that all the margins are good. I’ve done this before.