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The fuel tank was in pretty good shape, and just needs smoothing and body color. The tank straps and the spare tire carrier were chromed. I had them stripped and will finish them body color.

rear splash apron attach
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rear splash apron attach
gas tank fittings
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gas tank fittings
spare tire carrier and gas tank straps 2
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spare tire carrier and gas tank straps 2
relief for pinch bolt on license plate arm 3
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relief for pinch bolt on license plate arm 3
decorative plug for opposite side of spare tire carrier
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decorative plug for opposite side of spare tire carrier
license plate arm fwd
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license plate arm fwd
gas tank primed small dent filled
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gas tank primed small dent filled
brackets tire carrier lower
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brackets tire carrier lower
spare tire rack brackets ready for paint
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spare tire rack brackets ready for paint
spare tire rack brackets painted
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spare tire rack brackets painted
color coat on spare tire rack
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color coat on spare tire rack
Mezzanine is open here are my parts
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Mezzanine is open here are my parts
Spare tire carrier coat of color and clear
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Spare tire carrier coat of color and clear
Spare tire carrier waitng for final sanding
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Spare tire carrier waitng for final sanding
Gas tank side panel inserts
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Gas tank side panel inserts
Sanding side panel inserts
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Sanding side panel inserts
Side panel inserts sanded
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Side panel inserts sanded
Side panel inserts primed
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Side panel inserts primed
Cap details need to clarify paint vs chrome
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Cap details need to clarify paint vs chrome
Chassis gas tank pads and old split rivets
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Chassis gas tank pads and old split rivets
Chassis gas tank pads and new split rivets
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Chassis gas tank pads and new split rivets
Chassis gas tank pads installed
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Chassis gas tank pads installed
Chassis gas tank pads reoriented
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Chassis gas tank pads reoriented
Chassis gas tank pads reoriented 2
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Chassis gas tank pads reoriented 2
Gas tank support brackets and new rubber pads
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Gas tank support brackets and new rubber pads
Sandblasted and primed gas tank support brackets
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Sandblasted and primed gas tank support brackets
Gas tank support brackets painted
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Gas tank support brackets painted
Using old pads to space holes in new pads
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Using old pads to space holes in new pads
Trimming relief for screw heads
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Trimming relief for screw heads
Gas tank support bracket rubber installed
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Gas tank support bracket rubber installed
Diane installing gas tank pads
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Diane installing gas tank pads
Gas tank back board pads installed
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Gas tank back board pads installed
Fuel tank straps and going home
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Fuel tank straps and going home
Test fitting fuel tank
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Test fitting fuel tank
Soaking the fuel tank gasket in oil
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Soaking the fuel tank gasket in oil
Overspray removed from gas cap release
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Overspray removed from gas cap release
Passing the wire routing string through carrier
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Passing the wire routing string through carrier
Test fitting gas tank and carrier
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Test fitting gas tank and carrier
Test fitting the fuel tank
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Test fitting the fuel tank
Holes drilled for spare tire rack and fuel tank
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Holes drilled for spare tire rack and fuel tank
Drawing bolts in
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Drawing bolts in
Temporary bolts in place
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Temporary bolts in place
Interference between tire rack and tank
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Interference between tire rack and tank
Grinding off some rubber pad height
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Grinding off some rubber pad height
Checking for rack clearance
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Checking for rack clearance
Tank and rack installed
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Tank and rack installed
license plate lamp installed
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license plate lamp installed
Side panels installed on Fuel tank
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Side panels installed on Fuel tank

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