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Frame tank

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tuckinlugs06   +1y
im gonna stock floor my truck and want to use half the frame for a tank....but how do i coat the inside to stock rust also where can u get weld in ports
rubber ducky   +1y
Drill a hole and weld on a Nut! BLAM!!! you got your port.
tuckinlugs06   +1y
ummmm no thanks
twisted minis   +1y
Lol. That wouldn't work anyway. A nut isn't the same as pipe thread. How many ports do you need man? And what size? I don't know where you can buy them, but I can make some. I've made a few before on the lathe, and they worked pretty good. I'll have to check my pipe taps. I think I have some pretty big ones.

As far as sealing the frame you could use gas tank sealer. If you have your frame stripped, get a buddy and pour some in through one of the ports and shake the frame around. lol. It could be done. I've done it with bike frames.
rubber ducky   +1y
yea,,,thats what i meant.
tuckinlugs06   +1y
like 4 1/2 ports and 4 3/8 ports
twisted minis   +1y
I'll check my pipe taps tomorrow. I know for sure I have a 3/8" pipe tap. I have some 1" heavy wall DOM that might be thick enough to tap. Then you could just use a 1" holesaw stick it in and weld it.
tuckinlugs06   +1y
or do u think it would look cleaner if i just drill and tap the frame
twisted minis   +1y
That would probably be the cleanest way to do it. As long as your frame is 1/4" thick it should be alright. 3/16" would be a little thin since pipe fittings are tapered.
tuckinlugs06   +1y
kinda off the subject what kinda motors are in thos minis i got a pocket rocket and want more hp