Just checked my NOS straps and lower bracket on project car.
Straps have cork on both upper and lower straps, bracket is spot welded.
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Tue Jun 06, 2017 12:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fuel tank brackets |
Hi all, I'm getting ready to put the tank bottom bracket and strap in my car for the RH tank. I noticed the strap has some cork on it to avoid damage to the tank. Was it fitted to the bottom bracket too? Is the cork still available or is there a better option? Also, what is the best way to attach the bottom bracket to the boot floor? I'm guessing rivet it on as the access from below is non-existent? |
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| Author: | minimans [ Tue Jun 06, 2017 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel tank brackets |
Mine had felt stuck on to the straps and the lower bracket, but mine was dealer installed not factory. The lower support bracket was pop riveted on. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Tue Jun 06, 2017 1:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel tank brackets |
Thanks, felt would be a good option too. Looks like Bunnings does adhesive sheets of both Cork https://www.bunnings.com.au/boyle-1-5m- ... m_p1662549 Felt https://www.bunnings.com.au/surface-gar ... k_p3970368 |
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| Author: | Mozzie [ Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel tank brackets |
Just checked my NOS straps and lower bracket on project car. Straps have cork on both upper and lower straps, bracket is spot welded.
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| Author: | Hobson [ Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel tank brackets |
Riv-nuts or maybe a plugweld, but not knowing how good the sheet below is, might be better to go the riv-nuts or rivets. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel tank brackets |
Thanks guys. Riveting will be the best option then (I don't have a welder) and I'll have a look at the cork |
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| Author: | Bill B [ Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel tank brackets |
timmy201 wrote: Hi all, I'm getting ready to put the tank bottom bracket and strap in my car for the RH tank. I noticed the strap has some cork on it to avoid damage to the tank. Was it fitted to the bottom bracket too? Is the cork still available or is there a better option? Also, what is the best way to attach the bottom bracket to the boot floor? I'm guessing rivet it on as the access from below is non-existent? Both my '66 and 70 Ss had cork inside top and bottom straps. Recently, I bought a roll of cork gasket material from local parts shop and cut to size. Glued with contact adhesive. Maybe felt will hold condensation from the tank - cork less absorbent? When you say "bottom bracket" - do you mean the bracket the tank sits on or the bottom strap for the tank? The tank stand was sometimes pop-riveted. In my '66 S, the bottom strap bolts on through the floor and is accessible from underneath for a nut. Later Ss used a captive nut like the LH tank |
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| Author: | Mozzie [ Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel tank brackets |
I've attached images of my Aussie production bracket and anchor plate. The plate has a slight fold mid length, maybe just to secure before bracket is attached. Also painted black. Images aren't attaching.............PM me with your email and I'll send them if you want. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel tank brackets |
Mine uses a block of wood. It's been in there 20 years now, works fine. 
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