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FuelCellGuy
07-13-2003, 07:08 PM
OK, here we go. The following fuel cell be constructed will be that of YukonJack's. I am about a week late getting started but, none the less, here we go. First, we cut the "blank" for the biggest part os the cell.
FuelCellGuy
07-13-2003, 07:10 PM
Next, we will cut our "blank" the other direction.
FuelCellGuy
07-13-2003, 07:13 PM
Next, we will make a trip to the sheetmetal brake.
FuelCellGuy
07-13-2003, 07:14 PM
Now the task of bending the 1/8 aluminum.
FuelCellGuy
07-13-2003, 07:15 PM
Here we go....:(
FuelCellGuy
07-13-2003, 07:16 PM
grruunntt..
FuelCellGuy
07-13-2003, 07:17 PM
MMM..
FuelCellGuy
07-13-2003, 07:19 PM
Almost....
FuelCellGuy
07-13-2003, 07:21 PM
The braking is over for now. But my back breaking will never end...This concludes the first installment of Fuel Cell 101. More to come soon. Keep your eyes out for Fan Shroud 101. Coming soon.:D
FuelCellGuy
07-13-2003, 07:22 PM
Another angle..
trucknut
07-13-2003, 07:48 PM
Thats too cool, watching one come together like this.

Thanks for keeping us posted :D
ljbear
07-13-2003, 08:19 PM
Looking good FCG. Post some pictures as it progresses and when you start the welding process. I'll get you a sketch as soon as I get it done (get time).

LJ
XXL
07-13-2003, 08:49 PM
That doesn't look like it's going to hold fuel ;)
FuelCellGuy
07-13-2003, 09:11 PM
:confused: Maybe a good place to put Jimmy Hoffa...check the forums XXL. Fan shroud 101 is about to begin..:D
Landon4421
07-14-2003, 11:36 AM
feulcellguy if you keep this up you will be makeing me a fuel cell also. :D :D Keep the classes coming ! :p

I have a question ! How dose the fuel cell mount to the truck ? Is it with straps or dose it bolt up to the frame rails ? And also how much dose the fuel cell cost ? Thank you Landon
yellowgmc
07-14-2003, 11:42 AM
very nice work. i always wondered how they were made.
Yukon Jack
07-14-2003, 12:26 PM
Made my day seeing those pics. Keep them coming, eager to see the baffles and the rest as it comes together!

This fuel cell is going to sit on my flatbed and be secured by angle iron on the sides that will bolt to the back of the headache rack.
trucknut
07-14-2003, 12:38 PM
FCG, do you have cost estimates for a replacement tank for say a blazer tank? I'd like to have one built for my 71 LWB Fleetside.
Landon4421
07-15-2003, 01:48 PM
FCG I also would like to get a price. I need a fuel cell for the 4x4. I have a poly blazer tank but don't really like the way it looks.

Could a guy have your tank powder coated? You are useing aluminum ( SP ) right ? Anyway thanks for the info. Landon
FuelCellGuy
07-15-2003, 07:26 PM
Check you PM for the downlow. All the info is there. Thanks.;)
chevy_fatman
07-15-2003, 09:09 PM
Could I have an estimate in a fuel cell for this Blazer here? it's kind of low and I would want something that won't scrap on every driveway that I pull into.

Thank you.
trucknut
07-15-2003, 09:12 PM
Hey Paul, I know that scott had originally designed that to have a Fuel cell in the back between the wheel wheels. (inside) I can have contact you if you'd like.
chevy_fatman
07-15-2003, 09:34 PM
mhhhh???, I never tought about putting a fuel cell inside, I just went with what seemed more logic and get one under the rear floor behind the differential, did Scott have any drawings or mock ups of that cell?
I've been talking to Scott via pm, but I never tought about asking him what he was going to do about the fuel cell, I'll get in touch with him.

Thanks Piston. :)
FuelCellGuy
07-16-2003, 09:45 AM
I don't see any problem with powdercoating a fuel cell.:D
Landon4421
07-16-2003, 10:56 AM
Originally posted by FuelCellGuy
I don't see any problem with powdercoating a fuel cell.:D

COOL :D