Custom fuel tank

[griemar]

I'm working on plans to make a custom fuel tank for my GT2. I want a larger capacity tank for when I'm out bashing around. Anyone have an idea of any plastic sheets that can be slightly heated as to allow me to mold it? Or better yet, a way to weld the seems so I dont have leaks? Thanks

 

[Racer 1966]

poypropylene, polyethelene are the easiest to form. They can be welded with a concentrated stream of really hot air and a strip of the same material. Still not real easy IMO. I'd build a machined aluminum one myself. But not everyone can do that either.

 

[BZBOARDCO]

might need one of these

http://www.toolsusa.com/asp/item_detail.asp?T1=PBE 9MS UR5600HT&trackcode=GoogleBase

 

[griemar]

might need one of these

http://www.toolsusa.com/asp/item_detail.asp?T1=PBE 9MS UR5600HT&trackcode=GoogleBase

I was thinking of getting some stuff called Shapelock, but I'm not sure it will hold it's shape being that close to the exhaust. Here is the FAQ about the stuff: ( http://shapelock.com/page4.html ). It molds at 160 degree's and that's why i'm not 100% sure about it yet.

 

[frickenjoey]

Yeah I think that stuff would end up melting down on your ride.....I would look at tanks that are already made that you may be able to adapt to your needs.....but make one? I'm not saying you can't because I don't know what mad skilz you may have but i know I would probably never try it just because i know I would probably fail miserably. But I guess anything is worth a try....

 

[Racer 1966]

That's a low melt point. You may also have a chemical resistance problem with it since you are planning on putting fuel in it.