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David Lee 03-28-2018 07:25 PM
Re: Package tray
 
this is an older thread I started, do we have to have the package tray area upholstered or can it just be painted?

FED 387 03-28-2018 07:39 PM
Re: Package tray
 
just remember that aluminum is about 1/3 the weight of steel --- so if you install a 1/2 inch thick steel gas tank shield between the OEM gas tank and the trunk floor you should be ok and exceed the NHRA guidelines for the thickness suggested. Make sure you have really good straps supporting that tank (lol)

6130 03-28-2018 07:42 PM
Re: Package tray
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Painter (Post 531649)
I have found that one inch boiler plate works real well for covering the packsge tray and rear seat areas. A little difficult to get into position but i feel that it gives an extra margin of safety between the driver and fuel cell.
Lol.

David Lee 03-28-2018 08:46 PM
Re: Package tray
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FED 387 (Post 559399)
just remember that aluminum is about 1/3 the weight of steel --- so if you install a 1/2 inch thick steel gas tank shield between the OEM gas tank and the trunk floor you should be ok and exceed the NHRA guidelines for the thickness suggested. Make sure you have really good straps supporting that tank (lol)
LOL
I jave all the wholes covered with the proper thickness, can i paint it or do i have have to have some material covering it

Mark Yacavone 03-28-2018 09:31 PM
Re: Package tray
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by David Lee (Post 559415)
LOL
I jave all the wholes covered with the proper thickness, can i paint it or do i have have to have some material covering it
Get some matching latex and then empty out your vacuum cleaner bag into it. If you do it right, it will look like tweed.

Larry Hill 03-29-2018 08:17 AM
Re: Package tray
 
Do whatever it takes to keep the fire off of you!

Paul Merolla 03-29-2018 08:29 AM
Re: Package tray
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FED 387 (Post 559399)
just remember that aluminum is about 1/3 the weight of steel --- so if you install a 1/2 inch thick steel gas tank shield between the OEM gas tank and the trunk floor you should be ok and exceed the NHRA guidelines for the thickness suggested. Make sure you have really good straps supporting that tank (lol)
Reminds me of the story I read on CR a long time ago about a racer hiding iron Hemi heads in the back seat cushion! Art Leong, maybe?

Timetraveler 03-29-2018 10:35 AM
Re: Package tray
 
If we use a fuel cell and install a fire wall we should be able to leave the seat out even without a roll bar installed.


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