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Use for the Original Gas Tank Outlet

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Boyink, Apr 19, 2005.

  1. Apr 19, 2005
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    OK Guys...

    I realized last night that I'll have the original gas tank outlet to deal with on SSDutch. On Dutch I just patched it over, but I'd like to find a more creative use for it.

    Any ideas? The underseat space will be available as well.
     
  2. Apr 19, 2005
    jtgroover

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    Underseat Cooler, Box it in and Coat it with some sort of epoxy, Put a removable Drain Plug in it and Make the Fill Hole big enough for your hand and a Beer, Soda, Water, whatever your pleasure Put a cap on it and wheel
     
  3. Apr 19, 2005
    Boyink

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    Mm...a thought, but I don't want to modify the hole...
     
  4. Apr 19, 2005
    John A. Shows

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    Mount a hose reel for your air hose under the drivers seat. I think those hose reels have roller fairleads that are about the same size as the opening for the tank. Plumb the hoses from your air compressor to the hose reel. You get the picture?

    Let me think a while...I like this.
     
  5. Apr 19, 2005
    John A. Shows

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    What about using a new clean tank as a water tank. It'd just be water for the radiator and such but still having a water tank in case of overheating would be pretty cool. You could probably install an electric fuel pump with an on/off swith to pump the water out of the tank.
     
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    John A. Shows

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    If you cut the opening out a bit bigger could you store a fire extinguisher in that hole?
     
  7. Apr 19, 2005
    Boyink

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    Already got two air outlets, I think I'm set there.

    I was noodling the water tank idea.
     
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    John A. Shows

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    You could cut a piece of PVC pipe the size of the opening that would just fit inside the grommet. Cap both ends of it and slide it into the hole. You could keep spare tools inside the pipe. Or things like matches, and maps, a small flashlight or what not inside the pipe. When you needed something just pull out the pipe and unscrew the lid and empty the contents. Might even be able to store potable water inside this pipe.
     
  9. Apr 19, 2005
    66cj5

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    would make a tool box like the pass side has.
     
  10. Apr 19, 2005
    Boyink

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    I used to keep tools in Dutch under the seat, but I have more options in the 6 so can be a bit more creative with this space. Between the glove box, tool box, space in front of the wheelwell and the 15" behind the backseat I'll have enough places to stow tools and other small stuff.

    I like the water tank idea best as it'd let me get that wieght off the tire carrier, and I could use the existing holes in the floor for a drain.

    Here's one challenge - -the rollcage cuts across the opening a bit:
     
  11. Apr 19, 2005
    m38willys

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    I thought of moving my gas tank under the rear, for more room inside and more weight on the rear tires and always thought I would plumb the fillneck to it from the existing filler neck. That way it still looked stock and I didn't have to cut a hole in the rear body somewhere for a new filler. Water tank could be useful however as a storage tank, or even a small shower tank. With an electric pump you could have a shower for afterwards, or even water to clean off the windowshield etc.
     
  12. Apr 19, 2005
    kamel

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    How about putting a hinged cover over the hole with a combo lock on it.
    Inside you could put keys, wallet, etc. You also could have some sort of disabling device that would either / and stop the jeep from starting or moving.

    Naturally, you'd have to fabricate a small box of some sort to hold all this stuff...
     
  13. Apr 19, 2005
    vanguard

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    You get see about a filler plate from an intermediate body to block off that opening and open the space up a little. A compressed air tank would fit there nicely. On Betsy, since the fiberglass body didn't come with a toolbox, I picked up a metal drill motor box at Quality Farm and Fleet and bolted that to the floor for storage.
     
  14. Apr 19, 2005
    speedbuggy

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    Drink holder
     
  15. Apr 19, 2005
    Boyink

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    I don't really need an air tank, and have room under the body for one if I decide to go that route... There are other places in the rollcage where I can fit small storage places - between the seats, under the rear seat, etc.

    I found a 6 gallon plastic water tank that would fit in that spot just about perfectly:
    http://www.plastic-mart.com/class.php?item=482 Sold as a holding tank, but I think it'd work for fresh water too.

    I definitely like the shower idea...with going back to tent camping that would be useful.

    The gas fill could serve as the water inlet. Maybe even the water outlet, though getting that to the back where it would be close to the camp stove setup might be nice too.

    Will noodle that some more....
     
  16. Apr 19, 2005
    jd7

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    I've thought that for a while. Been trying to figure a way could go all the way across I could keep a highlift in it. Maybe even have room to keep rifle in when going to hunting lease under lock. Just thought as of yet no actions.
    Oh for the opening that could be an ashtray seems thats the natrual place your hand fall too anyway.
     
  17. Apr 19, 2005
    speedbuggy

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    You could mount a trash bag to it.
     
  18. Apr 19, 2005
    Boyink

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    Hmm...bow socket as a mount for a spigot or shower head...
     
  19. Apr 19, 2005
    speedbuggy

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    I got one for real this time...

    Mount a power converter under the seat and wire in an outlet there. WHADAYATHINK?
     
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    Boyink

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    Yep - that's a good 'un...
     
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