Mikelly Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 This morning I found some rust around the filler neck box on the inside of the fender well on the right rear quarter. This is a particular concern because it isn't very easy to get to and requires removal of the box, and likely deformation of the quarter panel in the process... don't ask how I know! For me, it wasn't a big deal, since I welded the door closed after torching out the box frame work, and cutting in a new filler neck for my cell above it. I'll have pics up on my site later today. What I found was that the seam sealer that nissan used to close the gaps around the spot welds actually allows moisture that collects behind the door to run down into the seam sealer and... Rust! Just one more area I'd look at when searching for a new project candidate... Oh, and this new filler panel is gonna turn out nice I think! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Always nice to have yet another area of rust concern, lol. I'll give my car a look and see if its rusted. Im sure it is. Every other inch of the ENTIRE car is rusted, rusting, or preparing to rust. If it wasnt a Fairlady I'd just junk it and find a better shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 Pics can be seen at http://photos.yahoo.com/dat74z Select the Fuel Cell and Filler mod folder. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Nice work.. And, amazingly enough, I dont have any rust there, lol. Who'd have thunk it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Off topic, but I see you went to Biltmore, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Grandfather Mountain. All very cool places here in NC that I visit frequently, nice pics man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Nice placement Mike, I like the filler location. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Would anyone know if that setup (fuel cell filler and hose) would be legal for ihra or nhra tech? I like it and had a similar idea but am not sure it would be allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Looking GOOD there Mike! Can't wait to see it in person. Stony, you should stick to the basics. You will still need a firewall between you and the fuel cell. I think .060" AL is good, but check the rule book. I don't know about road racing rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Yea im pretty sure i will have to fill by opening the rear deck. firewalling the back compartment is not an option :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 I wanted to be able to fuel the car quickly and efficiently from the outside of the car. After seeing how Jim M.s filler neck mod was made to use the factory filler, and how slow it is to fill the car up, I decided to ditch the stock door all together. I don't like the idea of filling the car from the rear hatch. I'm also pretty sure that NHRA and IHRA would still want a lid surrounding the rear top of the fuel cell. I'm still gonna have to build a cage around my cell to protect it and me from backing the car into a tire wall or armco. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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