The Lunatic Fringe (Part 2)

**Willie G** · August 24th, 2021, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by BumperMan

Okay loons. I have a technical question. Please don't hit me with the ban hammer.

I need some sort of fuel tank/cell for my Reo project. It is a 48 REO Speedwagon on a mid 80s chevy 1 ton chasis. I could do a blazer style tank in the back between the frames, but I am afraid I will poke a hole in it as this is going to spend a lot of time in the woods.

Any thoughts on where to start. I hit the google machine, and got lots of possible options, but Just too much to filter through today. I would like something that I can fill form a filler neck in the side of the flat bed that I am putting on.

Many of the 70's Ford aft-axle tanks were actually held in place by a skid plate with the top of the tank pressed against the straps between crossmembers. You could also build such a skid plate for the Blazer tank. Both of those solutions will give you 30+ gallons and not hang down too far for your offroading. For even more capacity, I'd suggest a 2009+ Dodge 4500/5500 aft axle tank at 50+ gallons. Same method of attachment and I haven't yet poked a hole in mine at work - although not for lack of trying.

All of these fill at the top of the tank from the driver's side fender area.

**BumperMan** · August 24th, 2021, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by creepycrawler

If you were still in CO, i could hook you up with the guy that built custom tanks for us at the Fo by Fo shop but other than that, ive got nuttin.

It might be worth paying shipping when the time comes.

**BumperMan** · August 24th, 2021, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Willie G

Many of the 70's Ford aft-axle tanks were actually held in place by a skid plate with the top of the tank pressed against the straps between crossmembers. You could also build such a skid plate for the Blazer tank. Both of those solutions will give you 30+ gallons and not hang down too far for your offroading. For even more capacity, I'd suggest a 2009+ Dodge 4500/5500 aft axle tank at 50+ gallons. Same method of attachment and I haven't yet poked a hole in mine at work - although not for lack of trying.

All of these fill at the top of the tank from the driver's side fender area.

I had a skidplate for my blazer tank when I had it... Unfortunately I let that go with the rig. I'll look into the other's. I was thinking a 20 gallon that I could mount behind the cab between the frame rails. But that is proving to be more difficult to find than I had originally thought. Maybe I will wait until I get the bed modified and mounted to worry about the tank.

**Rex Ashton** · August 24th, 2021, 03:13 PM

Someone stands to make some money on a flip I posted on page 1898 ... orig asking was $1K I believe.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...370524910.html

**creepycrawler** · August 24th, 2021, 07:22 PM

I think its gonna be dark at 830. I do not approve.

**tacotoy** · August 24th, 2021, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Rex Ashton

Someone stands to make some money on a flip I posted on page 1898 ... orig asking was $1K I believe.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...370524910.html

looks so fast!

**Chester70-2** · August 24th, 2021, 08:30 PM

Still waiting for rain

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**creepycrawler** · August 25th, 2021, 05:44 AM

We have reached the hump once again.

**Chester70-2** · August 25th, 2021, 01:02 PM

Never gonna complain about getting a little hike in midday on a Wednesday

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**Aaron** · August 25th, 2021, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by BumperMan

I had a skidplate for my blazer tank when I had it... Unfortunately I let that go with the rig. I'll look into the other's. I was thinking a 20 gallon that I could mount behind the cab between the frame rails. But that is proving to be more difficult to find than I had originally thought. Maybe I will wait until I get the bed modified and mounted to worry about the tank.

A custom tank build for the exact space would be sweet. Also fairly pricey if you aren't going to do it yourself. As a cheaper option, you might check out the different fuel cells that are off the shelf. Summit Racing has had a decent collection in the past.

An late 80's- early 90's F150 tank in flat and almost square. It fits between the rear frame rails of Toyota mini trucks and 4Runners. 19 gallon capacity. They are steel and easy to modify if needed, and can be found new for fairly inexpensive.

**Oscar** · August 25th, 2021, 07:51 PM

Loons

**creepycrawler** · August 25th, 2021, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Oscar

Loons

N stuff.

**creepycrawler** · August 26th, 2021, 05:41 AM

Happy fridee eve thing. Its gonna be another hot one.

**Chester70-2** · August 26th, 2021, 06:39 AM

But rain and cooler temps are wanted...

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**Scott91MJ** · August 26th, 2021, 08:09 AM

Mournin lewns

**Oscar** · August 26th, 2021, 03:03 PM

Nuther trip to Atlantic Coast today. Might have go to Gulf coast tomorrow.

**Willie G** · August 26th, 2021, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Oscar

Nuther trip to Atlantic Coast today. Might have go to Gulf coast tomorrow.

Nice! Tell everybody I said "Hi".

**creepycrawler** · August 26th, 2021, 05:10 PM

I gotta get serious about getting stuff done before vacation but i dont really wanna.

**Chester70-2** · August 26th, 2021, 05:18 PM

Skies are darkening..... could rain possibly be coming

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**Chester70-2** · August 26th, 2021, 06:14 PM

Well that was uneventful

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**noahfecks** · August 26th, 2021, 09:19 PM

"Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large.
And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love MERCY, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation.
Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
Laus Deo!

**creepycrawler** · August 26th, 2021, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by noahfecks

"Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large.
And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love MERCY, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation.
Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
Laus Deo!

Amen.

**Chester70-2** · August 26th, 2021, 10:23 PM

Amen

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**Chester70-2** · August 26th, 2021, 10:24 PM

RAIN

Finally have RAIN

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**creepycrawler** · August 27th, 2021, 05:52 AM

Fridee!

We finally have fridee!

**Chester70-2** · August 27th, 2021, 06:26 AM

Yeah for Friday. Heading over to the Western slope for a few days

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**creepycrawler** · August 27th, 2021, 07:47 PM

Sand tarrs are on the yammerhammer and its loaded in the trailer so i did finally make some progress on getting ready this eve. The cooler, only 93° temps helped with motivation.

**noahfecks** · August 27th, 2021, 09:18 PM

Why do I venture out of the fringe?

**creepycrawler** · August 27th, 2021, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by noahfecks

Why do I venture out of the fringe?

Because we get frustrated with the world we live in and are tired of the other side having the only voices heard?

**noahfecks** · August 27th, 2021, 09:35 PM

My faith lies not in the governments of man, but yeah you're right, I get tired of repeatedly hearing the same lies and feel the need to throw the truth out there.

**Rex Ashton** · August 27th, 2021, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by noahfecks

Why do I venture out of the fringe?

Crap, me too...

**Rex Ashton** · August 27th, 2021, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by noahfecks

My faith lies not in the governments of man, but yeah you're right, I get tired of repeatedly hearing the same lies and feel the need to throw the truth out there.

Crap, me too again ....

**Rex Ashton** · August 27th, 2021, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by creepycrawler

Because we get frustrated with the world we live in and are tired of the other side having the only voices heard?

Having kids in school will increase the volume of this ....

**noahfecks** · August 27th, 2021, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by Rex Ashton

Having kids in school will increase the volume of this ....

Crikey, imagine how wound up I would be if I had to hear about all the BS my kids were learning in public school, you think I'm an asshole now, you don't even know.

At the risk of interjecting politics into the fringe, I am part of a group working to get a school voucher program passed in CO. I hope that when the time is right you will take an interest in learning about it and possibly even support it.

**creepycrawler** · August 27th, 2021, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Rex Ashton

Crap, me too...

Originally Posted by Rex Ashton

Crap, me too again ....

LOL, a guy has to stand for something.

**Rex Ashton** · August 27th, 2021, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by noahfecks

Crikey, imagine how wound up I would be if I had to hear about all the BS my kids were learning in public school, you think I'm an asshole now, you don't even know.

At the risk of interjecting politics into the fringe, I am part of a group working to get a school voucher program passed in CO. I hope that when the time is right you will take an interest in learning about it and possibly even support it.

Dude, you know I don't think you're an asshole and I'm always interested in learning about anything that might improve child education.

PM coming....

**Rex Ashton** · August 27th, 2021, 10:15 PM

PM sent Dunkin

**noahfecks** · August 27th, 2021, 10:23 PM

Get my text?

**Rex Ashton** · August 27th, 2021, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by noahfecks

Get my text?

Yeah, saw it after my long reply via PM

Major "Duh" on my part

**creepycrawler** · August 28th, 2021, 05:30 AM

Happy sadurdee.

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