Had been doing my research and decided the asked amount for a spare tire mounted gas can assembly was unreasonably priced. Decided to fabricate my own holder, with a few modifications to both add strength and ease removal over the models I have seen.
Started out with some 16 guage squeare tubing and some creative cutting.
Cage welded and cross braces tacked in place. Perfect fit for a 5 gallon Blitz metal gas can.
Finished product before polishing welds and paint application.
Final finished product, minus installed strap and turnbuckle to hold can down.
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Updated with pictures of the turnbuckle and can in palce
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That is way cool. I wish at times I could do something like that. Even be able to make something out of metal would be nice. Good Job. You going to make a bunch and sell them?
That is way cool. I wish at times I could do something like that. Even be able to make something out of metal would be nice. Good Job. You going to make a bunch and sell them?
I was thinking about it, but the amount of care and detail I put into the things I fabricate it would not be cost effective, as I could not sell it for the amount of time I put into it. Plus, I like the idea of having mods all over my car I know no one else has... selfish much???
My first welder was a cheap couple hundred dollar model I picked up at home depot. Runs .30 or .25 flux cored wire, very ****ty to weld with, but it will get the job done. Step up to a gas MIG welder, and you will be very happy.
Awesome Job! I also wish I could weld. Last time I welded anything was in high school and the final results looked like an incredibly large pile of bird $hit.
That is way cool. I wish at times I could do something like that. Even be able to make something out of metal would be nice. Good Job. You going to make a bunch and sell them?
I was thinking about it, but the amount of care and detail I put into the things I fabricate it would not be cost effective, as I could not sell it for the amount of time I put into it. Plus, I like the idea of having mods all over my car I know no one else has... selfish much???
I recently put some White Knuckle Rock Sliders on and the wife is now wishing there was more of a step. I don't want new sliders, but I'm wondering if anyone knows of a decent clamp-on/bolt-on solution?
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