Would like to start a discussion of what the best material is to make a new fuel tank out of (and why).
Aluminum, Stainless Steel or just cold rolled steel.
I need to build (or have one built for me) a new tank for my Nomad project. LS1 engine, and I want a tank with baffles, sump area, and late model GM (Delco) in-tank pump in it.
And I want it bigger than 16 gallons
And I dont want it to hang from the cargo floor with straps...it will mount to the frame via some custom tabs/brackets
And I dont' want it hanging more than 2 inches below rear the bumper, but there's probably 8 inches total of dead space just below the cargo floor that can be used before you see it hanging below the rear bumper...
And it needs to fit in a wierd sized hole (due to the C4 swabar mounting over the frame)
Here's a pic...
(Note...the body is lifted from the frame about 10 inches here.)
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So I just want to know why to build out of any of these materials over another? I foresee a custom tank being fabbed up...
This Nomad will NOT be a polished show queen. It will be a clean driver when all is said and done.
So what say ye?