Package tray - Page 2

David Lee · 03-28-2018, 07:25 PM

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

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

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Originally Posted by Painter

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

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Originally Posted by FED 387

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

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Originally Posted by David Lee

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

Do whatever it takes to keep the fire off of you!

Paul Merolla · 03-29-2018, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FED 387

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

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.

03-28-2018, 07:25 PM	#11
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	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?

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FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,423 Likes: 538 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	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)

03-29-2018, 08:17 AM	#16
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,663 Likes: 1,954 Liked 10,828 Times in 2,251 Posts	Re: Package tray Do whatever it takes to keep the fire off of you! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-29-2018, 10:35 AM	#18
Timetraveler Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 103 Likes: 79 Liked 12 Times in 6 Posts	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.