02GF74
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 posted on 11/5/07 at 08:43 AM |
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can fuel tank be part of chassis?
just wondering, if one were to make a space frame then take some pieces of steel and weld over a box sectin of chassis with some end bits to make it
air tight, could that be use to store petrol?
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balidey
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 08:45 AM |
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I don't like the sound of that, any chassis flex or 'accident' will probably split the joins. But how about fitting a bag tank in
the cavity?
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3GEComponents
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 09:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by balidey
I don't like the sound of that, any chassis flex or 'accident' will probably split the joins. But how about fitting a bag tank in
the cavity?
That's how the GT40's tanks were done
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02GF74
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 10:32 AM |
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As ^^^^ said, should be no different than a separatey mounted tank.
I did consider the flexing but it would be hanging off the main chassis, like on GT40 so shouldn;t have any driving force (engine/suspension) going
through those memberm at mose supporting some body work.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 11:36 AM |
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Sounds like the safest option to me, you could use the internal triangulation as an unusual swirl pot type device.
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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scudracer
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 12:06 PM |
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Hmmm, IMHO even if you do something like what Buell Motorcycles have done, putting fuel in the side sections of the frame, there wouldn't be
enough for a full sized automobile. Also, flexing, safety, etc. ... to many negatives to pursue this idea, to me.
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drlloyd
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 12:16 PM |
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Interesting thought, if I were to pursue the idea I would also consider the possibility of corrosion and hence fuel contamination. Would this not be
easier to limit in a basic fuel tank?
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 12:47 PM |
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No more possibility of corrosion that a fabricated steel tank IMO. I don't think the OP wants to fill up chassis tubes with petrol, but simply
integrate a conventional steel fuel tank into the frame.
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iank
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 12:59 PM |
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If you plan to do it and SVA it I'd suggest calling your local station to see what they say.
It would be a bitch to change once constructed.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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