Popular Post Freightrain Posted March 21, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2017 Lookie what showed up at work! Cant wait to polish them up and get them installed. New SS straps too. No more crusty steel tanks. No more patching rust holes. 3 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Sharp. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-365088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 I had them duplicate a stock B model tank. Only change was the step is about 2" narrower in width to allow for 2" straps instead of the stock 1 1/2" wide straps. They don't offer 1 1/2" straps and they would likely overhang the stock step area with a 2" strap. Once I get them home I will get better pictures. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-365092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 OUTSTANDING! Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-365094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 I have a matching air start tank(alum round). I'll be a polishing fool come this weekend. I'll have all the brackets back from powder coating the first of the week to start mounting things. I anxious as hell to see what it looks like! Plus to hear that ol air start screaming!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-365098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 That is some mighty fine showing off right there! A paint refresh keeps getting closer..... Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-365099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted March 25, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2017 Well I am working hard. One tank about ready for mounting. Once there I will polish the step area. Too hard to hold tank steady with foot to polish with this big grinder. The brackets are powder coated. 5 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-365478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted March 25, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) With the glare off the tank you wont notice the rusty doors! I also put new chrome elbows on the stacks. Them crusty bare metal ones werent going to cut it anymore. Edited March 25, 2017 by Freightrain 6 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-365485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Very nice looking tanks. I found Alumitank online years ago, looking for the rubber insulators. Saw that they could make round tanks also. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-365539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Yes, I was contemplating getting round tanks, but the cost for the brackets was a bit more then I wanted to pay. The basic tank cost was the same. They couldn't make a step tank like a B model though, I would have to put steps on the straps. I just decided to go this route. Pretty happy with them. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-365570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted May 16, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2017 Picture out in the sun showing the air start tank too: 5 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-369938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray V Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Looks good Larry. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-369942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Thanks all. A night shot after coming home last weekend. Just unhooked and it started sprinkling. I couldn't get it in the garage fast enough as it just poured about 1 minute later. Of course the ol cellphone shot is a bit fuzzy.... Looks a bit better since you can't see the rust as well. Edited May 17, 2017 by Freightrain 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-369997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Looks real good,Larry. Alumitank is a local outfit,only 15 miles or so away. Good people with a great product. Had them build a tank for the RD about 20 years ago. They go to most ATHS shows. Trying to get them to hit Macungie as well. Al Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49225-xmas-in-aprilnew-fuel-tanks/#findComment-370475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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