fuel tank

[Kooneon]

got a 260z with the spare tire well cut out. Can i still use the stock gas tank and will it bolt up fine as long as i have the straps?

[waynekarnes]

yes.

 

wouldn't recommend it.

 

dirt and poisonous gases will come into the car.

 

there are plenty of parts cars on craigslist.

 

buy a drill. buy a jig saw or saws all.

 

drill the corners, enlarge holes so blade fits.

 

cut the spare tire holder out of the parts car.

 

cut enough so that it over laps the area cut out of your car.

 

clean the edges up. flatten em down using hammer and flat metal behind it.

 

lay the piece into your 260z. once you see that it will fit,

 

lift it out.

 

using body glue/adhesive ( get at local auto paint supply house ) and caulking gun, glue the part in place. ( follow directions for cleaning, temps, ect )

 

once that is dry, use a body seam sealant ( same paint supply ) seal around the edges.

 

this will be a permanent repair.

 

if you do not want the spare tire holder, get a piece of sheet metal at local metal recycler ( simms ?? ) cut and hammer to size. ( use jig saw or saws all ) or take to vocational center and pay em 10 bucks or so to cut it to size.

 

again, hammer adjust the metal so it lays flat and meets the metal on the car.

 

prep and glue the plate in place.

 

seal the seams .

 

if you are nervous about the glue ( i would not be ). drill the matching size holes and use a pop rivet gun ( harbor freight ) to put rivets that match the hole in place.

 

seal the seams. you must use the body sealant. silicon and such will not work.

 

wayne

[cockerstar]

If you lack a spare tire holder fumes will come in to the car? :S