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I completed the installation of the fuel tank plate yesterday. I had a local sheet metal shop produce the plate. My preference would have been for aluminum (or aluminium), but they said that would crack at the bend for the flange. Consequently, I specified stainless steel. The vertical portion measures 9" square and the top flange is 2" x 9". Thickness is 0.25", so it's very strong and weighs (I'm guessing) 3-4 lbs. It is bonded to the tank with silicone adhesive.  
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Dan
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Looks a nice job, Dan. So hopefully you will sleep better in the knowledge that you have de risked that dodgy weakness. 
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Think I will look into doing something similar on RTA. Looks a neat job Dan!  Cheers,
Graham (G4FUJ)
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What was the problem with the tank?
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What was the problem with the tank? On older cars like mine, a rear-end collision and consequent forward movement of the fuel tank can cause it to be pierced by the handbrake mechanism (see photos). The plate is there as a reinforcement to prevent this from happening.
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What was the problem with the tank? On older cars like mine, a rear-end collision and consequent forward movement of the fuel tank can cause it to be pierced by the handbrake mechanism (see photos). The plate is there as a reinforcement to prevent this from happening. [Humour: ON] But, with "an old car like yours", the rear end colision shouldn't be a issue, as the car which is following has better brakes! [/Humour: OFF] (more seriously, in the case of a rear-end colision with a 2 tons modern vehicle the possible hole in your tank will not be the worse of your problems regarding the body work...)
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It could well be, with proximity to hot exhausts, sparking electrics etc...
Cheers,
Graham (G4FUJ)
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Can I suggest you go like hell - and then worry about the front end. 
Simon
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