500+bhp Mk3 Fiesta Project
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My mock-up fuel tank was with a friend awaiting fabrication of a production version in alloy, and to a much higher standard than I am capable of. It wasn't a paid job - we did a swap for the Focus WRC Inconel exhaust manifold that I wasn't using - so I understandably the job would take longer than usual.
Fuel Tank - Base
I set a bit of a challenge with this project; typically aftermarket tanks are made with straight edges but of course I wanted an OEM, and so a radius on the edges. A wooden former was made to hammer the radius, but the (yet to be fabricated) exhaust tunnel results in bead rolling to the edge of each side meaning that achieving a visually neat result was not straight-forward.
Hammer forming complete. The corners are now ready for shrinking and stretching.
You can contact my friend here: https://www.greenon.uk A life-long car enthusiast who since leaving the Paras has made a new career in fabrication.
Fuel Tank - Base
I set a bit of a challenge with this project; typically aftermarket tanks are made with straight edges but of course I wanted an OEM, and so a radius on the edges. A wooden former was made to hammer the radius, but the (yet to be fabricated) exhaust tunnel results in bead rolling to the edge of each side meaning that achieving a visually neat result was not straight-forward.
Hammer forming complete. The corners are now ready for shrinking and stretching.
You can contact my friend here: https://www.greenon.uk A life-long car enthusiast who since leaving the Paras has made a new career in fabrication.
Fuel Tank - Sides
The sides are fabricated from two pieces. The top edge of the side pieces will be trimmed after they are welded into place.
The two side sections and one of the two swirl pots which is gated with one-way flaps.
Clamped for welding, and second swirl pot fabricated & in position.
Welding complete on both sides of the join. When all fabrication is completed the external welds will be ground smooth to produce a more OEM look.
The sides are fabricated from two pieces. The top edge of the side pieces will be trimmed after they are welded into place.
The two side sections and one of the two swirl pots which is gated with one-way flaps.
Clamped for welding, and second swirl pot fabricated & in position.
Welding complete on both sides of the join. When all fabrication is completed the external welds will be ground smooth to produce a more OEM look.
B'stard Child said:
missplacedriots said:
Still my favourite thread after all these years
Yeah one day Mr Stewart is gonna finish it and crys of nooooooo will ring out across the land of PH I'll be sad to see the end, but also looking forward to it.
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