The Bluebird build thread 66 F100 Camper Special

[cnsmoore]

I'm thinking of doing a tank relocation this winter as well... I've ready Uncle Skip's instructions on his method, but yours seems a little different.

Here are some questions I've got for you:

• You just bolted your tank frame to the bottom of the truck frame?

Yes to the cross member in the rear and the frame rails in the front. I could have done a little better at hanger placement for looks but it works well.

• Did you have to move any of the frame cross-members?

I had to remove a cross member that was right in the middle. I believe it may have been extra due to the camper special. The two cross members on either side were spaced almost perfectly. However some trimming of the frame rails was needed as well.

• Is that 1" square tubing you used?

Yes. Galvanized but ended up POR ing it so that was overkill.

• What thickness of metal did you make the tabs/brackets out of?

Not sure, thin enough to bend by hand but hammer needed to get a sharp bend.

• Did you weld the heads of the bolts to the topside of the frame/cross-member so they wouldn't turn? Or were you able to figure out a way to get a wrench in on them?

I found some plastic spacers that I needed to drill to fit, when I screwed them onto the bolts (before the tank was in place) they were tight enough to hold the bolts in place. Nuts and lock washers went on tight.

• What did you use and where did you get the hardware for the filler neck and cap?[/list
  Gas cap and bung came from bikers choice. Filler tube was supplied with the tank. Kentucky mustang flea-bay.
  
  I need to find some flexible filler hose in order to make the bend and then some wood for the bed.
  
  Hope that helped...
  
  Cheers,
  Dion

[ezernut9mm]

Ezer, they are the smooth trim rings that fit the smoothie wheel from wheel vintiques. I can get you the part number when I get home if u need it

yes please. thanks.

[cnsmoore]

Here you go Ezer...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-3005-15-1/

The normal part # is 3005-15-1

[dcombs]

That turned out great! Well done. I have to replace my gas tank too. What made you put in and move the tank? Is your old tank still OK?

Kindly,
Danny

[cnsmoore]

Thanks dcombs. More room for tunes. Didn't like the sloshing of fuel behind me. No fumes, but that is another common reason. Oh, did I mention 22gallons for the new tank. More driving less pumping!

[cnsmoore]

Alright, if time permits I will begin disassembly of interior to accept some Sound Deadener Showdown products.
Here's a quick preview. UPS is working overtime, delivery at 8:20 and driver said he wasn't even close to being done!


Pictured:
53 CLD Tiles
1 72 ft² roll MLV (Mass Loaded Vinyl)
5 sheets 1/8" CCF (Closed Cell Foam)
1 Velcro Strips, adh. 2 sides, 10-pack
3 Velcro Strips, adh. 2 sides, 2-pack
1 32 oz can HH-66 Vinyl Contact Cement
Small Wooden Roller

Will be here tomorrow:
16.7 ft² 3M Thinsulate Acoustic (For the Roof)

http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi

[cnsmoore]

Alright, doors are done and WOW! What a thud. I will try and post up some vids of what it sounded like before and after. Heres a few pics for now...

Used card board to create a template for inside the door


Here's the MLV and CCF pattern for the door


A few of the CLD tiles, I ended up using about 6 for each door. Inner and Outer skin pieces were cut to fit.


I also fut a layer of CCF to fit behind the upper panel with a few loose squares underneath to give it a solid fit. I was surprised at how loud this piece was without any noise suppressor.


I have now turned my attention to the interior, seat and carpet removed.

[Greg D]

Very Nice!
I hope you don't mind - moved you here to the Builds board.

[cnsmoore]

Lost all of my pics and took some time off, but here's a new lower stance!

[cnsmoore]

Sorry wrong pic that was before new bumper...

[cnsmoore]

New bumper

[unibody madness]

Wow!
It looks like a great build. Nice shiny new paint.
Don't know how I missed your build before but it sounds great. Any chance of reloading the pics?
John

[cnsmoore]

I still have some of the pics on my hard drive that I could post, but not all. I sure would trade some of this rainy NC weather for some of that CA sunshine right about now!

[unibody madness]

He says as I put on my rain coat to go work on my truck....
Would be great to see some pics.
John