Hi guys, first time post.
I have a right hand fuel tank that I would like to install into my Deluxe project. What do I need to do to mount the tank in position? Can I make a paper template from the left side to get the position for the right side hole? This is about the last hurdle I have before I can put some paint on. Any guidance would be very appreciated.
Chris

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
1963 Morris 850 Shadow Blue
1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
5/72 Clubman Gt

That's how I did it when I fitted one to my wasaMatic.
You can buy a RH tank mounting kit but I just shaped a bit of wood for underneath, and used a standard tank strap.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

No the hole for the tank is not a mirror image of the left. Sitnlo posted the correct measurements, do a search.

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The bitterness of poor quality (or Crappy Workmanship) remains LONG AFTER the Sweet Taste of Low Price is forgotten.

here you are;
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=84662&p=932763#p932763

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The bitterness of poor quality (or Crappy Workmanship) remains LONG AFTER the Sweet Taste of Low Price is forgotten.

Just found the measurements. Will go and cut a hole and see what happens!
Thanks for all the help and info.

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
1963 Morris 850 Shadow Blue
1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
5/72 Clubman Gt

How did this work out for you? I was going to make it easy on myself and just make a reverse template of the left side. Please tell if there is any reason why this method will not work.

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Wonder if the plastic tanks made by Paul Gulson are any different, his instructions are to make a template from the LHS tank.

I used those measurements and it looks pretty much right. I cut the hole a little bit smaller so I can adjust to suit. I had bought a gulson plastic tank previously but it didnt come with any instructions. I sat that in but didnt like the look of it so its back on the shelf for the moment. Might go back to repairing the metal one.

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
1963 Morris 850 Shadow Blue
1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
5/72 Clubman Gt

you can do it but your tank wont fit through the hole. That's why there is something wrong with this method.

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1970 Cooper S ex-Bathurst & ATCC
1964 Austin Cooper S ex-Group C race car
1967 Morris Cooper S ex-Group B
1962 Mini Speed sports sedan
1968-71 ex-Peter Manton Shell car

The metal bracket on the LH floor, is it required on the right hand side? I have a rusty leyland parts shell that I can cut it from. Also on the back of the seat panel there is a bracket welded on there and a captive nut setup. Should I weld these bits on?

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
1963 Morris 850 Shadow Blue
1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
5/72 Clubman Gt

There is a RH bracket you can buy, but I used a block of wood.
To attach the RH strap I just drilled thru the seat back and used a nut & bolt.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Spent a few hours tinkering in the boot area today. I managed to get the right hand tank hole correctly located and the tank is mounted. Looks good. Even the plastic tank I have looks fine now so might I run that.

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
1963 Morris 850 Shadow Blue
1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
5/72 Clubman Gt