Fat Dahry Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Hi gang, i just got a 76 280Z. The guy who began the restoration cut out the rear floor since there was rust in the space tire area. He was going to put an aftermarket fuel cell and go to a flat floor. Any body heard of this being done? If so where should I look? I want to finish the work on the body before I start the V8 conversion. Tried to search but came up short. All help is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritrebor Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 This is what I did to my Z ritrebor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Dahry Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 6 minutes ago, ritrebor said: This is what I did to my Z ritrebor Looks awesome! Couple of questions 1) is there any way to route the fuel lines under the car so the interior has a clean look when finished? 2) where did you get the unit from? 3) is the unit a drop in from inside the car? And if so how do you keep it tight and secure so it isn’t moving around? Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namor Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I cut out the spare tire well in my car and put a removable cover. I did this to facilitate the installation of a new universal gas tank. It is going to take some fabrication to finish what the previous owner started. Post up some pictures of your current situation and what you desired outcome / usage will be and then people can make recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritrebor Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 (edited) I welded a metal box that the tank fits in after cutting out the spare tire well. My hoses exits the bottom rear of the tank under the car. I built a false floor over the tank and added a flip up cap to add gas so everything is hidden. ritrebor Edited November 16, 2017 by ritrebor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Check out "Camaro fuel tank in 240z" while you're doing research. The tank out of an LS equipped Camaro has a pretty solid fuel pump already in it and has a flat top. It's been retrofitted into an S30 chassis before as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Dahry Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 On 2017-11-16 at 10:33 AM, ritrebor said: I welded a metal box that the tank fits in after cutting out the spare tire well. My hoses exits the bottom rear of the tank under the car. I built a false floor over the tank and added a flip up cap to add gas so everything is hidden. ritrebor Thank you all so much for the advice. I’m glad you posted this pic cuz I don’t want to have th fuel cell that low. Here is my current situation, it’s a blank canvas lol. The body kit isn’t mounted it was just hanging on there. I’ll post more pictures once I organize the garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Dahry Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 FYI that pic is from where I picked the car up from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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