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Re: Pajero?
Posted: June 28, 2009, 4:17 pm
by Alan Mclennan
Truckrat wrote:Ok Alan, Mitsubishi Montero does ring a bell. Didn't know they went under so many different names. Monteros are easy to find, so a tank would be, too. What years of car/truck/suv did you get yours from? I had thought of using one from a Bronco II. TR
Gary it came from a 1996 Pagero station wagon,
What is the capacity of the Bronco tank?
bronco tank
Posted: June 30, 2009, 11:06 am
by Truckrat
Not sure about the capacity of the Bronco II tank. I think it is over 20 gallons, but not sure. I'm taking off the bed and front clip this weekend so I can get started on cleaning up the suspension and frame for painting. Will post pics as it progresses. TR
Gas Tank
Posted: July 11, 2009, 7:45 am
by Truckrat
On the Pajero, er uh, Montero Tank, I am going to get the bed pulled off this weekend, (pulled the front clip off last weekend), and then go measure some tanks for size. Want to put a side fill tank in and install a door on the bedside if possible. TR
Re: Gas Tank
Posted: July 11, 2009, 11:40 am
by Gritsngumbo
Truckrat wrote:Want to put a side fill tank in and install a door on the bedside IF POSSIBLE
Gary: ALL things are possible...if you have fab skills (or money) 
or know someone who does.
63 Wrongbed
Posted: July 12, 2009, 11:10 am
by Truckrat
A few more pics of the frontend. My son had installed power brakes and an ECI front disc brake kit on the truck a few years ago, so that is a bonus. They still work! Also as shown a dual M/C and booster. Lines for the calipers are braided stainless. Going to order a new set of Cab mounts as soon as I can. Needs a little floorboard patching, but my friend Ben and I will tackle that. Now I've got to get the truck over into the shade where I can work on it a lot more. Too hot to work where it is sitting now. TR
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Posted: July 12, 2009, 2:48 pm
by Supercab65
Bronco II fuel tanks are 23 gallons; US. The filler neck comes out on the drivers side of the tank and would lend itself to a spot on the bedside or maybe inside the box. It's not too hard to make up mounts for the attachment straps. There was a factory skidplate on most if not all of them. Would be nice to have the extra layer of protection and it would hide the tank a little more.
I don't remember dimensions, but I happen to know that tank will fit between Explorer frame rails behind a Dana 60 moved five inches rearward.
Posted: July 12, 2009, 6:02 pm
by 1961 slickwilly
as far as the leaf springs go i'd go with mono leafs i put the reversed eyes on mine i'll post some pics tommrow nite
Posted: July 23, 2009, 12:41 pm
by PFM-64f100
Mounts are easy for the Brono tank. Grabe the orginal straps and take some 1" wide X 1/8 thick flat stock and weld it to the strap. Put a 90 bend at top with holes for the bolt to go and there you go..
All is looking great on your progress.
Another Frontend
Posted: November 15, 2009, 2:39 pm
by Truckrat
I got another frontend to replace the one that I took off the 63.
This one came from a 62, but is in really good shape. The hood
is better than any of the ones I have laying around here. Just a
little work on the leading edge lip and a small dent in the hood
and it will be good.
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The front fenders and inner fender wells are in great shape, so it
won't take much work to make them look good.
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The grill, gravel pan, header, and core support were a bear to get
apart thanks to those old encapsulated nuts. I hate those things.
Had to grind off the heads on 4 of those bolts to get them out.
Otherwise, it came apart fairly easy. All the pieces are in great
shape, especially the core support. Nicest one I have ever seen.
I will get them all cleaned up and painted so reassembly will go a
easier.
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Posted: November 15, 2009, 2:53 pm
by Greg D
There you go Gary! Those ARE nice pieces.