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Chucks_toys Member
Joined: May 07, 2005 Posts: 35 Location: sikeston, missouri
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:19 pm Post subject: Gas tank |
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Can some one tell me how thick the anti squeak strips are that go under the gas tank on a 1951 m38 and what material they are made of? I know they are 1" wide and also the length, but I can't find the thickness. Thanks, Chuck |
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davem201m38 Member
Joined: Jan 22, 2006 Posts: 430 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:14 am Post subject: |
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Hello there,
I had the same problem.
However, because my repro tank was slightly shallower than the original I had to adjust the hieght to suit the hole for the filler neck.
Even with my original tank back in place I still had to use those strips as adjustment to get the correct fit at the filler hole.
I used rubber matting like they line cargo beds out with, silicon bonder BUT left it so any moisture could escape.
All the best,
Dave. |
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Ryan_Miller Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1634 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:25 am Post subject: |
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This was a hot topic over on the G503 a year ago.
Last I remeber, there was no agreement on how thick the material was or what the material was made of exactly.
I would use something that will not absorb water and adjust the thickness to make the tank fit properly. It won't be seen anyway once the tank is installed.
I hope this helps. _________________ Ryan Miller
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hillbilly21 Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2005 Posts: 510 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:30 pm Post subject: gasket ?? |
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I used 1/8 inch thick neopreme gasket material worked just fine.. |
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OKCM38CDN Guest
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Seeing where my Jeep is USAF Strata Blue, I wanted material to match in color; so I used web belts used by airmen to hold up their pants... it comes in different colors and I bought 12 feet for 6 bucks at the base clothing sales store...
As I keep my M-38 in the garage and don't try to drive it when it is raining water is not a problem at this time...
I also plan on using the same material in between the front fenders and the tub... the color matches real well...
Hope this helps... |
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Ryan Member
Joined: Jan 10, 2006 Posts: 136 Location: Russellville, AR
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:22 am Post subject: |
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I cant remember for sure but didnt someone mention on the g503 forum when this was a topic about useing stips of garden hose so form spacers? That material will not absorb water. I plan on using this application when my tank goes back in. |
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Ryan_Miller Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1634 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:01 am Post subject: |
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If I remember correctly, some guys where using a rubber sheet material and cutting it into strips.
I think they were getting it at some auto parts stores. _________________ Ryan Miller
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OKCM38CDN Guest
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:36 am Post subject: |
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Look in the telephone book under rubber, I found a place here in OKC where I can buy 1/8" rubber sheets... I bought some to make the pads that go under the tub. Worked out real well. I also initially used this under the old tank, but when I upgraded to a repro tank went with the web belts...
Hope this helps... |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16262 Location: Wisconsin
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