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09-29-2009 08:00 AM Fuel Tank Installation
I did enough cleaning on the chassis so I could mount the tank. Wanted to know if there would be any issues with the tank in case it had to be returned. I still have a lot of cleaning to do.

Two pages of instructions for installing the tank came with the tank.
Page one said to do it one way, and page two said to do it another way. I did it my way. I measured about a hundred times to get the spacing even all around. Then made sure the cut outs for the spring hangers were centered. Made some marks with a silver sharpie, center punched the marks, and drilled the holes. Not too complicated. Need to make a list of the fittings I will need to finish.


Fuel Tank Installation
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Fuel Tank Installation
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09-26-2009 03:37 AM New Parts Continued
Now that the bed has cleared the rear wheels of the truck I can move it out of the way. The trailer can be backed under the bed.
The trailer is way too long. It is also too wide. Even the wheelbase is too wide. I strapped the bed to it anyway. Now I can move it out of the way. Mount my redneck fuel cell to the frame, and I'm mobile again. I thought this was about new parts? Not yet. I still have to clean the frame and paint before I install the fuel tank. No wonder these projects take so long to finish.


New Parts Continued
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New Parts Continued
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New Parts Continued
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09-26-2009 02:55 AM New Parts
I actually bought some new parts. A new aluminum fuel tank, and a front disk brake conversion kit. To install the fuel tank I must first remove the bed (according to the directions). No problem I was going to do that anyway. Removed all the old rotted bed wood. Having learned a lesson from the last bed dis-assembly I got my electric wrench (angle grinder), and proceded to cut the carriage bolts that hold the bed on the frame. Then I had to cut the bumper bolts from the frame as well. Don't forget the fender braces that connect to the frame. Next I extended the legs out on the cherry picker, used straps to connect to the bed.

New Parts
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New Parts
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New Parts
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09-17-2009 09:12 AM I have brakes
after replacing the rubber brake hoses on the front and bleeding the brakes i have a full pedal and it stops but doesn't sound too good. i got a brake bleeder kit from harbour frieght. for $19.00 its a bargain. you can bleed the brakes by yourself. ordered a disk brake conversion kit from CPP. can't wait for that to show up. ordered a new fuel tank to fit under the bed. im tired of trucks with the fuel tank inside the cab. i actually drove the truck down the road. even took my wife for a ride. she thought it was cool. she didn't see the five gallon gas can (plastic) in the bed and the fuel hose running up behind the cab and into the can. i had her get in on the drivers side.
hey i had it strapped down it wasn't going anywhere. at least i waited until i had brakes. after i shut the engine off it wouldn't start again. nothing nada. i knew the wiring was scary at best. i looked under the dash and found wires twisted together. some had some tape on them. most of them had melted together. i rewired the starting and ignition circuit and mounted the switch for the electric fuel pump where you can't see it. starts right up now. i should have just mounted the 86 IROC fuse panel and went from there...


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08-13-2009 02:03 PM Wires and stuff
I've been taking all the parts I need from one of the IROC camaros (1986) I bought. I'm going to use the rear end (disk), and the brake, and fuel lines. Looks like I might have to stretch the lines a little. When removing the fuel filter bracket I was wearing gloves. That was a good thing (see photo). I think I can make the fuse panel, and wire loom work on my truck. Probably need a wire schematic for the camaro.



Wires and stuff
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Wires and stuff
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Wires and stuff
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