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 Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> Cutting the Metal
#802985
04/06/07 12:20 AM
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Joined: Feb 2007
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Body Damage is Cool
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i am getting some fuel armor together this weekend and i was curioous whether this article also applies to my vehicle http://www.4x4wire.com/mitsubishi/projects/fuel_tank_armour/it looks to be the same size but the mounting hole pattern is for sure different. is the tank on the 87 mits the same as the tank on my 89 raider?..the same size and dimensions?? .
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Re: Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> questions !
[Re: ghostraider]
#802986
04/06/07 12:33 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
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No. The leaf-sprung Gen I vehicles (i.e., the 87 2.6) have a smaller tank than the coil-sprung rigs (your 89 3.0).
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Re: Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> questions !
[Re: ghostraider]
#802987
04/06/07 02:40 AM
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Joined: Feb 2007
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Body Damage is Cool
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well that sucks...hmmm...guess i will have to get this going myself
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Re: Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> questions !
[Re: ghostraider]
#802988
04/07/07 05:25 AM
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all rite now! first thing i had to do was measure that puppy and figure out what i will need. since i decide to do it at 1:00 am; i had to triple check my figures. good thing i did! ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/dirtysneaker/personal%20photos/SANY0019.jpg) here are the cut pieces. i altered the original fuel armor spec sheets and saved it to my computer for the rest of you guys. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> next i will need to get the jig going out of wood! here are the pieces laid on top of the crappy stock fuel tank cover. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/dirtysneaker/personal%20photos/SANY0015.jpg) more to come soon.... .
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Re: Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> questions !
[Re: ghostraider]
#802989
04/07/07 05:51 PM
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Right on! Thats going to look sweet and be stout as hell. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> questions !
[Re: cmonty72]
#802990
04/07/07 07:37 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
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Looking good... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
On my fuel tank skid I used a piece of 2"x2" angle iron to go around the edges and further strengthen it even more. I would recommend something similar for yours cause that will make the whole flat pieces seem as if they are 2" thick. It will be even more stout...
03 Montero XLS, OME 2"suspension lift,Full skid plates, Extended Diff/transfer breathers. 34 LTB's, Winch w/syn rope, Locked front/rear.
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Re: Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> questions !
[Re: ghostraider]
#802991
04/07/07 09:33 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />Awsome! Well thought out!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
91 Montero SuperWagon LWB, Pro Comp Xterrains, Blk Steel RockCrawlers, Aisin Locking Hubs, Pro Comp 9" HID Lights, Projector H4 Headlights, ARB Bull Bar, K&N, Alpine, Optima and a Hella loud Hella Horn... More to come!!!
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Re: Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> Cutting the Metal
[Re: ghostraider]
#802992
04/08/07 03:57 AM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 35
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I'm wanting to create some armor for my Liberty, and am just curious how in the world one determines the cuts needed. Any tips from anyone are very appreciated.
'87 Raider - 2.6L Rebuilt by me, BSE installed.
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Re: Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> Cutting the Metal
[Re: SpideyRaider]
#802993
04/08/07 06:28 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
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I've seen fabricators make patterns using cardboard. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> Cutting the Metal
[Re: off-roader]
#802994
04/08/07 03:44 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
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Anything that I have made has had a couple cardboard templates first and then you can make the lines where you need to cut it in sections and contour it around.....
Its much easier to cut cardboard than metal....lol
03 Montero XLS, OME 2"suspension lift,Full skid plates, Extended Diff/transfer breathers. 34 LTB's, Winch w/syn rope, Locked front/rear.
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