Hi on my 1970 4/4 the petrol tank is supported by two planks (for want of a better word) joined together by metal strips/bands.
The planks span between the chassis rails and the tank is bolted to this making it secure and also protecting the tank from impact from below.
My question is during a rebuild has anyone replaced the planks with another material. For example aluminium.
Would it make any difference if an alternative material used was thinner than the planks.
Would this impact on any part of the rebuild further down the line. Personally I can not see it making a difference but some of our more knowledgeable friends may know otherwise.
Was wood still used up to the recent change in chassis construction
If wood is reused during the rebuild what wood is best.
