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bash plate for petrol tank.
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:47 pm
by built4thrashing
getting a bash plate made for my petrol tank. It will bolt up to the standard tank mounts and is made of 10 guage sheet steel. will see what it costs and how it fits and if anyone is interested i can get some more made. I pick it up tomorrow. Its to cover a standard petrol tank.
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:49 pm
by RB zook
i think all suzuki owners should be interested
as if they havnt dinted there tank yet its only a matter of time.
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:56 pm
by lay80n
RB zook wrote:i think all suzuki owners should be interested
as if they havnt dinted there tank yet its only a matter of time.
If they haven't dinted it they are not driving properly
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Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:57 pm
by built4thrashing
ill get a price and post it in this post. if we get a heap of orders it'll be cheaper.
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:59 pm
by RB zook
lay80n wrote:RB zook wrote:i think all suzuki owners should be interested
as if they havnt dinted there tank yet its only a matter of time.
If they haven't dinted it they are not driving properly
.
have you put a dint in yout zooks tank?
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:12 pm
by lay80n
I havent put one dint im my tank, i put 3 for good measure
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:14 pm
by bigsteve
lay80n wrote:I havent put one dint im my tank, i put 3 for good measure
Heh I mounted some tank around the dents
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:17 pm
by muppet_man67
I fixed a couple of dents.........by just making one really big one.
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:22 pm
by built4thrashing
if im lucky i can squeeze 30ltrs into my tank but thanxs to bigsteve ill be almost back to normal
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Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:33 pm
by RB zook
my tank has a nice fold in it hehehhe
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:46 pm
by markil
mine only holds 25 litres tops. it's got a pretty good bash plate on it now, i'll get some pics tomorrow if i remember
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:54 pm
by OVERKILL ENG
Been through many tanks.
Have just finished making 82 litre custom tank. Out of 3mmm thick steel.
SAM
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:58 pm
by Wesley
My tank is my bash plate
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 11:41 pm
by Barathrum
my tank is in the back of my tray, cause i got sick of denting it. and they don't work too well with a hole in them
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:18 am
by redzook
mine is a custom high clearance one now
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:25 am
by grimbo
Mine is the stock original tank and still holds all 40 litres. The joys of a lwb ute, the tank is tucked in nicely behind the cab in front of the rear diff
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:31 am
by DeWsE
grimbo wrote:Mine is the stock original tank and still holds all 40 litres. The joys of a lwb ute, the tank is tucked in nicely behind the cab in front of the rear diff
Well it's not like it's gonna get dented in the garage
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:33 am
by stumped
haven't got any dents in mine yet
and i've driven everything layton's driven that i know of
i've got a big chunk of steel for the towbar that mostly protects it without sacrificing clearance tho.
so have ya picked up the bashplate? how's it fit? how much $$?
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:44 am
by grimbo
DeWsE wrote:grimbo wrote:Mine is the stock original tank and still holds all 40 litres. The joys of a lwb ute, the tank is tucked in nicely behind the cab in front of the rear diff
Well it's not like it's gonna get dented in the garage
but I store my lawn mower and chainsaw under the car so there is big potential for damage there
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:21 pm
by nicbeer
Me interested.
My tank is looking a bit sad.
cheers
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:39 pm
by Caveman
Me too.....
Seem to be spending more time at the local servo, then out in the dirt.
Maybe I need to invest in some jerry cans..!!!!
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:53 pm
by muppet_man67
have you worked out the prices for the plates yet?
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 7:25 pm
by built4thrashing
picked up the plate this arvo but dont have a price as yet coz boss was out. Will get price hopefully tomorrow. Plate is made of 3mm thick plate and looks as strong as and should only loose about 20mm in clearance. will install it over the weekend.
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 7:37 pm
by RB zook
looks good mate how much coin.
wonder if it would fit to a coily?
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 8:24 pm
by nicbeer
Any photos not installed?
Looks good...
cheers
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:01 pm
by built4thrashing
take ya tank into any sheet metal place and they should be able to make one for a coiler. no price as yet but its comming
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2004 4:33 pm
by markil
looks very similar to mine
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2004 9:11 pm
by built4thrashing
sorry guys no price yet . Shop was closed this morning when i went past and was too busy all day. Will get i hope on monday. will try to install it sat if its not raining
I WISH I HAD A SHED
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2004 9:55 pm
by DeWsE
I wish I had a shed
I feel your pain! I have to drive an hour to use my old mans!
The tank protector looks good
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2004 8:21 pm
by muppet_man67
any price yet?