Package tray

David Lee · 04-07-2017, 03:53 AM

If a fuel cell is in the trunk, are we required to seal the package tray with a steel or aluminum cover?

FSA1673 · 04-07-2017, 08:31 AM

Yes, as well as behind the rear seat

Kenny Wigington · 04-07-2017, 09:11 PM

IIRC, the choices are .028 steel or .040 Aluminum.

David Lee · 04-07-2017, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Wigington

IIRC, the choices are .028 steel or .040 Aluminum.

Thanks off to the local steel supplier I go, is it the same thickness to cover holes in the firewall?

FireSale · 04-08-2017, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by David Lee

Thanks off to the local steel supplier I go, is it the same thickness to cover holes in the firewall?

The book specifies .024 steel or .032 aluminum to cover the hole left from removing the heater. Specs aren't given for all the smaller holes in the firewall but I used scrap aluminum and fireproof header wrap for the open grommet holes and black RTV for the pinholes.The RTV was suggested by the local tech.

Disclaimer: I don't race National events.

Painter · 04-08-2017, 08:14 AM

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.

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David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Package tray If a fuel cell is in the trunk, are we required to seal the package tray with a steel or aluminum cover?

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FSA1673 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Package tray Yes, as well as behind the rear seat

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Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Package tray IIRC, the choices are .028 steel or .040 Aluminum. __________________ 2894 STK

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Painter Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 227 Likes: 4 Liked 162 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Package tray 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.