Gas tank support

partyparty · 03-04-2002, 08:58 PM

Do I need to replace the Tank support if I am welding in a new suspension pan?

Roland Kunz · 03-13-2002, 09:31 PM

Hello

depends on there condition and on your tooling

Grüsse

Rot 911 · 03-14-2002, 06:16 AM

On my 72 E I did. The part is cheap and it is very easy to install, so why not? One thing to remember, underneath the support are 2 half round brackets, one for each side that are braces/support for the torsion rod front mounts. These also should be replaced.

Brad_H · 03-14-2002, 07:50 AM

Kurt V, what are these half round brackets? I'm about to weld my gas tank support on, and I don't know what part you're talking about.
Thanks, Brad

Rot 911 · 03-14-2002, 09:08 AM

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Originally posted by Brad_H
Kurt V, what are these half round brackets? I'm about to weld my gas tank support on, and I don't know what part you're talking about.
Thanks, Brad

I knew you were going to ask that. I found out about them from Doc & Cy's http://www.docncys.com They used to have an online catalog that showed the parts. Basically it fits over the top of the suspension pan where you see the bolt holes for the torsion bar mounts in the front of the pan. Then the gas tank support fits into place. It is part 26 in this diagram. Not sure if Pelican carries them. Oh and make sure you use a new gas tank seal when reinstalling the tank.

Brad_H · 03-14-2002, 12:08 PM

Wow, thanks for the info, Kurt. After talking to a couple guys about this I found out most people install the pan without this part, but I'm not about to take any chances so I'm having them overnighted to me. I guess my old ones were so rusted out I didn't recognize them as a separate part.
It's funny, I started this project almost a year ago (distracted by another project), and the exact day I was finally going to weld it forever closed, I find out I'm missing a part. Couldn't cut it any closer...Thanks again Brad.