Gas tank

[Chucks_toys]

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

[davem201m38]

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.

[Ryan_Miller]

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.

[hillbilly21]

I used 1/8 inch thick neopreme gasket material worked just fine..

[OKCM38CDN]

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...

[Ryan]

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.

[Ryan_Miller]

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.

[OKCM38CDN]

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...

[wesk]

I'd use the rubber strips at whatever thickness puts the filler pipe in the middle of the opening.