floor, rear panel and fuel tank

[shh120m]

hi guys,

After thinking long and hard about selling the project or putting it to bed until finances get better, i have decided to sod it and carry on, even if it means a lean christmas!

So this morning, bright and early i stripped all the running gear, wishbones etc from the chassis and cut the floor panes from 1.6mm steel sheet. I decided to rivet every two inches and strip weld from above every 8 inches, just for peace of mind and also to add a bit of stiffness to the chassis. I also spent a good hour or so checking every weld aswell as re welding a few joints.





I then cut the seat back panel, also from 0.8mm steel (just to save a bit of money), i know it will add some weight but at least it will be strong. I wont rivet it in until everything else is back together.


I then started on the fuel tank. Ive made it 500 by 200 by 200, nice and compact but still 20 litres. Ive made it this size because i cant decide where to put it, maybe you guys can help with that. Iv yet to put the baffles, end plate, outlet and filler neck on it. I filled it with water and left it for an hour or so and to my amazement there were no leaks so far!



Also decided today that il put an old pinto in rather than the planned zetec. Aswell as cutting costs it will help me get through the iva. Speaking of which i received my chassis number yesterday so il get that stamped on in the next couple of days.

So guys, where should the tank go?

here?



or here?



Regards,
Nathan