TimW Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 With the RBRR steaming upon me I have decided to make a new fuel tank for the GT6 so that i can incorporate the fuel pump inside the tank. First pic is the cardboard template, 2nd and 3rd pic is the ali template tack welded together. More pics to follow later today once I have punched the 3rd prototype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Looks good Tim, I take it you are going to have baffles in it??? I'm sure a few people would be interested in these. ESPECIALLY IF it has the original carb take off's and sender holes as well as the EFI one. That way people who need a new tank but want to change to EFI at a later date can have there cake and eat it.Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 not going to have carb take off. Your tank is now welded and tested just got to remember to bring in my rivnut tool tomorrow and then I can post it up to you. have to say it looks very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 My throttles just turned up Tim so wont be long till its running now. Thanks again for the tank I really appreciate it mate.Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 any pics of the final finished unit? Looks superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Yeah let's have a peek Tim ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 not finished yet but soon, real soon! well maybe Monday :B I cant believe the amount of time it takes to mock up in card, draw, mock up again in ali, measure, alter, mock up tack weld, trial fit, alter, mock up again with slight changes, measure, draw . I'm sure you get the message! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Tim — AutoCAD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 jcarruthers wrote:Tim — AutoCAD?yes James AutoCad to draw it and Radan to nest the components onto a sheet and then turn the drawing into machine code to run the CNC turretpunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 couple more pics. Getting there SLOWLY!!! Should have it about finished today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Looking good Tim 8) 8) 8)Any idea what the fuel capacity is going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 is that tank larger than a standard one? Looks good mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 bobyspit wrote:is that tank larger than a standard one? Looks good mate.Long range 10CR fuel tank ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainzy Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I want one and I don't even own a GT6! Looks ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 tiggrr1 wrote:Long range 10CR fuel tank ;)With the improved MPG from EFI and that huge tank I should think he will do the 10CR without having to stop once for fuel. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Isn't that what a GT is all about. Munching the miles in style with a good wedge of sporty. :)Tim tanks looking good, are you going to be selling these??? Or is it just one for yourself??? I hope to have my tank fitted by Friday. Will let you know How I get on.Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Thanks for the great comments guys!!I don't know how much it will hold yet. It's a bit of a strange shape to try and calculate. I will soon know because it's now fitted in the car and should have fuel in it by tomorrow. 8) Just to let yu know Chris we calculated your tank capacity at 35 litres 8) 8)I had the guys draw this tank during it's design and construction so I will be able to make them to order. ;)More pics tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Won't the drawing package calculate the volume for you? When I worked as an estimator for an investment foundry I used to have to calculate the volume of all kinds of odd shaped objects so as to work out the material weight. That looks fairly straightforward by comparison to some of the weird things the Bennetton boys used to send in!Looks like a very nice thing. Perhaps we need to develop a long-range Vitesse tank to go under the rear deck....... though I might stick an LPG tank there instead!Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 IT'S FINISHED!!!!!!! NickI only have AutoCad light. This is only a basic 2D package. Works fine for our limited needs but wont calculate volumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilfisken Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Looking pretty awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Looks great how dies it sound a lot quieter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 bobyspit wrote:Looks great how dies it sound a lot quieter ? sounds like a bunch of very angry hornets!!! I have a new stereo coming soon with 50watts RMS per channel so that should help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 3182 wrote:Looking pretty awesome!Thanks 8) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Be a Shame to cover it up ! ;) :P lookin good !I'm home 2mrw if you need a quick test drive! Well that's if you got the rest of it back together!? See you Sunday mate 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 royboy66 wrote:Be a Shame to cover it up ! ;) :P lookin good !I'm home 2mrw if you need a quick test drive! Well that's if you got the rest of it back together!? See you Sunday mate 8)You need to read the RBRR preparation thread ;) ;) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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