Fuel Tank J-bolts

[ArmyInspector]

Another problem, the guy I purchased the car from changed the trunk floor and in doing so cut out the shock absorber housing and just welded the old one back in. He also took a couple of long thread rod and just welded it to the housing to hook up the fuel tank. (See Photo) So I am in the process of welding the new housing in place and have no idea where the J-bolts go. Does anyone have a photo showing the J-bolts location. Also what is the diameter of the J-bolt I think the old owner may have reamed out the tank straps to a larger sized so his thread rod would fit.

 

[69hemibeep]

Here they are welded to the trunk floor

 

[ArmyInspector]

so I need the brackets that would explain alot, lol

 

[ArmyInspector]

after looking up I need the trunk floor brace set, do you also have a picture where the other bracket goes.

 

[69hemibeep]

Here ya go

 

[ArmyInspector]

thanks so I have that one, they just did not put in the j bolt holders, nice, can't find anyone who just sells those pieces.

 

[69hemibeep]

after looking up I need the trunk floor brace set, do you also have a picture where the other bracket goes.

You have them pictured here, where did you get the pic from?

 

[ArmyInspector]

finally found them on ebay, it's almost cheaper buying the set and then put the other brace back up for sale. Found picture on ebay, TAMAZ is the seller

 

[Basketcase]

He also took a couple of long thread rod and just welded it to the housing to hook up the fuel tank.

gawd don't you love previous owners....... :facepalm:

 

[droptop]

Sherman has them listed as out of stock on their web site. Might give them a call to see if and when they will be available again.

http://www.shermanparts.com/ecat/base/d ... &year=1969
263-78B A OEM: 2859253 FT GAS TANK BRC 68-70 SATELLIT $40.99

 

[dobie]

Call up Jeff from 521 Restorations in Colorado...I had the exact problem. Well, sorta.... When we cut out my trunk floor we saved the brackets. By the time the car got to the body shop, it was over a year later. I fully believe the shop threw one of them out thinking it was scrap. When I finally got the car home I crawled underneath to install the tank and I thought, "well crap...something's not right here." I finally figured out I was missing a bracket.

I called Jeff and got one sent out the next day. AMD is re-making them. Fit and function were just fine. Got it installed the next day it came and all was good. Only issue I had was that it burned through welding it on....Oh well.

So I just looked at AMD's web site, and I cant find it listed anywhere. Im almost positive I went thru Jeff. I'll dig back thru some of my receipts and see what I can find. In the meantime, here's Jeff's info. Call him up and tell him what you need. Hopefully he can help.

http://www.521restorations.com/index.pl?page=home

Well, I just went back thru a stack of receipts and cant find anything. (imagine that) I'd still give Jeff a call and see if he can help.

 

[Basketcase]

Jeff is a great guy!