Custom fuel tank
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From: Anchorage, Alaska
Custom fuel tank
Anyone else ever thought about converting an old Oak whiskey barrel into a fuel tank that would be mounted in the bed rather than relocation via an aftermarket tank under the bed? I think if it was done right and finished nicely it'd be awesome. Maybe use a Le Mans type fuel door like on the cobras on top? Plus you can't beat 30 gallon capacity....
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I think that if you really think about what can happen with 30 gallons of fuel wrapped in a bunch of old wooden planks flying down the highway at speed, where anything can happen, you may want to rethink the idea. While an old oak barrel might be very attractive as a display piece, it's not the safest thing to use as fuel storage. My 2c.
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Maybe have a barrel built around a Keg or other metal container. The wood would definatly not work for a long period of time but it is a great idea. Barrels are easy to take apart you can plan it and put some type of fuel tank in it and put the barrel back together again.
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Also, oak barrels were used with Distilled and brewed spirits (wine) because they breath - there is a certain amount of air that enters and exits the barrel through the wood. There is a chemical reaction between the wood and the contents.
In this case over the long run the tanic acid in the wood and the decomposition of it would gum up your fuel system. And we won't even talk about wood decay caused particulate matter.
Also, what gets pulled out must be replaced so your tank would have to be vented. you will have severe problems sealing up a filler and vent tube.
Storing wine or slightly flamible distilled spirits with a given proof level in a cave or a building is one thing, but loading up a barrel of limited structural integrity, flamable material, and saturating it with gasoline, then driving around with it in the back of a truck, is not a very bright thing to do, unless you plan to blow something up - like yourself.
In this case over the long run the tanic acid in the wood and the decomposition of it would gum up your fuel system. And we won't even talk about wood decay caused particulate matter.
Also, what gets pulled out must be replaced so your tank would have to be vented. you will have severe problems sealing up a filler and vent tube.
Storing wine or slightly flamible distilled spirits with a given proof level in a cave or a building is one thing, but loading up a barrel of limited structural integrity, flamable material, and saturating it with gasoline, then driving around with it in the back of a truck, is not a very bright thing to do, unless you plan to blow something up - like yourself.
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From: Bakersfield, CA
Also, oak barrels were used with Distilled and brewed spirits (wine) because they breath - there is a certain amount of air that enters and exits the barrel through the wood. There is a chemical reaction between the wood and the contents.
In this case over the long run the tanic acid in the wood and the decomposition of it would gum up your fuel system. And we won't even talk about wood decay caused particulate matter.
Also, what gets pulled out must be replaced so your tank would have to be vented. you will have severe problems sealing up a filler and vent tube.
Storing wine or slightly flamible distilled spirits with a given proof level in a cave or a building is one thing, but loading up a barrel of limited structural integrity, flamable material, and saturating it with gasoline, then driving around with it in the back of a truck, is not a very bright thing to do, unless you plan to blow something up - like yourself.
In this case over the long run the tanic acid in the wood and the decomposition of it would gum up your fuel system. And we won't even talk about wood decay caused particulate matter.
Also, what gets pulled out must be replaced so your tank would have to be vented. you will have severe problems sealing up a filler and vent tube.
Storing wine or slightly flamible distilled spirits with a given proof level in a cave or a building is one thing, but loading up a barrel of limited structural integrity, flamable material, and saturating it with gasoline, then driving around with it in the back of a truck, is not a very bright thing to do, unless you plan to blow something up - like yourself.
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well like I said if it was done right...I'm not dumb...
I know about the characteristics and science of the use of oak barrels... There is a place in town here that makes custom poly tanks as well as custom metal tanks so the idea is to put one of those inside a barrel not to use the barrel alone. It would be mounted solidly with cradles not just rolling around in the bed.. My mistake in thinking that yall would have relized that I had actually given this some thought..
I know about the characteristics and science of the use of oak barrels... There is a place in town here that makes custom poly tanks as well as custom metal tanks so the idea is to put one of those inside a barrel not to use the barrel alone. It would be mounted solidly with cradles not just rolling around in the bed.. My mistake in thinking that yall would have relized that I had actually given this some thought..
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I think strapping it down and lining it with a poly tank would be awesome!! If you did it, please post some pics.
I am curious because I want to move my battery to the bed and put my Air Pod there also but, I don't want to leave them open to the elements or available to be stolen easily.
I am thinking of something like a steamer trunk coated with resin to protect it or something like that. An Oak whiskey barrel would probably work too and look really cool.
I know there are issues with batteries in enclosed spaces but I think using a sealed spiral wound AGM like the Optima would alleviate that danger.
I am curious because I want to move my battery to the bed and put my Air Pod there also but, I don't want to leave them open to the elements or available to be stolen easily.
I am thinking of something like a steamer trunk coated with resin to protect it or something like that. An Oak whiskey barrel would probably work too and look really cool.
I know there are issues with batteries in enclosed spaces but I think using a sealed spiral wound AGM like the Optima would alleviate that danger.
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Grizz,
Funny you should mention that as that is what I will be putting behind my cab is a big wooden chest of some sort.
When I bought the truck the battery was sitting on the pass side floor.
I wanted to put it on the fire wall and the only bracket that would fit was a 55 Ch#vy pickup firew wall battery mount.
jim
Funny you should mention that as that is what I will be putting behind my cab is a big wooden chest of some sort.
When I bought the truck the battery was sitting on the pass side floor.
I wanted to put it on the fire wall and the only bracket that would fit was a 55 Ch#vy pickup firew wall battery mount.
jim