is it possible to cut around the seem of one lh tank and attache to the back of another petrol tank? drill a hole in the top and bottom of it so fuel and air can pass easily between them but leave the wall to stop the momentum of the fuel rocking around so much.

has anyone done anything like this before?
what are the legal implications? would it need to be engineered certificated?
how hard is it to weld a hole free seem and grind it back flush?



(i'd appreciate it if no-one pointed out the fact you have to make sure there is no petrol vapour in either tank before you start cutting and welding. thank you)

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i was about to cut up a l/h tank and make it into a r/h tank, it seems like it will fit but the reason why i didn't is that i think rust will inhibit the welds where you have welded the tank up

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http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=44717

Actually I've got to point out just how careful you have to be about welding a fuel tank , it's not just the vapour you can smell , most workplaces will insist on the tank being cleaned inside with a steam cleaner till it's too hot to touch the tank and then 5 minutes more . You only get one chance when welding a bomb so be careful .

I have seen people cut an inch or so on the right hand side of the seam (looking from outside the boot) and weld a piece of sheet steel bent into the shape of the tank to enlarge it but considering the amount of Rover tanks about it's just easier to buy one of them .

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My thoughts exactly

Oh, andbat, you have to make sure there is no petrol vapour in either tank before you start cutting and welding.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

i was told when cutting up old fuel drums to fill them with water,

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http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=44717

it seems most 35L tanks are selling for $150 with $50 postage. i guess it's not that bad. but i was just wondering. i'll keep looking on ebay for one though.

oh an if anyone has one lying around let me know.

edit: i've got 2 LH tanks lying around not doing anything is all.

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too bad shipping from here is to expensive, i would be rich

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Rover 214 atm ....

I'll sell you a rusty inside one for $50
get some por 15 tank cleaner and your on your way

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pm sent

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Wow, I paid that for a RH tank a few years ago....

I must say though, it's hard to put a price on knowing you will make it to where you want to go because you have enough fuel. So in that regard it's probably very worth it!

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1964 Morris 850, 1330 Supercharged - 81.8hp atws.
1975 Leyland Mini S 1100S powered - Nice and reliable.
1977 Leyland Mini LS - Project LS-T

im happy with my rover tank, it was easily worth the price.

my plastic gerry can cost me $10, with no postage, so unless it is raining when i run out i guess i win, also i like the excuse to stop on a long drive because if i don't i fall asleep , bad habit i know

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Daniel the concreter (for now)
1974 mini 1100, fully sick rims, disk brakes, new paint, air conditioning, cruise control,v-tech... wishful thinking

Yeah I got one of those 10L plastic jerry cans in the back too, fits in really nicely on my boot board. Gives me 60L of fuel, good for Hay trips and such.

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1964 Morris 850, 1330 Supercharged - 81.8hp atws.
1975 Leyland Mini S 1100S powered - Nice and reliable.
1977 Leyland Mini LS - Project LS-T