Fuel tank support and fixing for Vixen.

[Hansoplast]

Here I am again with a question.

The fuel tank should be (must be) fixed in a save way.
When I got the car it was laying loose in the back.

Now I want to know what is a save way of fixing.
I understand the straps with fixing bolts on top and rubber between tank/strap.
But how are the straps fixed to the body?
With glass fiber only ? But how do you know that its strong enough?
Any pics will help.

Hans

[Hansoplast]

matchless_mike said:

Recall that my 71 2500 based on S3 had the straps fibre glassed into position. Also recall that the fibre glassing was complete mess - maybe the straps had broken away and someone had the awkward job of trying to refix in a confined space ! Anyway I decided to fix the straps through the floor with some nice stainless steel screws with a shallow head. You cannot see them from back of the car unless you stick you head underneath.

Thanks Mike,

Most logic solution. I had already search for the holes through the bottom, but none found.
My worry is the shearing of glassfibre as you mentioned.
In my project it is easy to reach the bottom because no obstruction of window or tank.

Will wait for other (perhaps better??) ideas.

Hans

[Hansoplast]

Thank you all.
I combine the steel frame fixed to the frame bolts and 2 bolts through the body.

Rubber isolator in between tank and strap.

No foam.

Wires for the rear lights through a duct glued to the body so neat and tidy.

Hans

[Hansoplast]

Thank you all.
I combine the steel frame fixed to the frame bolts and 2 bolts through the body.

Rubber isolator in between tank and strap.

No foam.

Wires for the rear lights through a duct glued to the body so neat and tidy.

Hans

[Hansoplast]

Thank you all.
I combine the steel frame fixed to the frame bolts and 2 bolts through the body.

Rubber isolator in between tank and strap.

No foam.

Wires for the rear lights through a duct glued to the body so neat and tidy.

Hans