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    Bruce lee is offline CHR Member/Contributor Visit my Photo Gallery
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    Baffles or fuel cell foam blocks from speedway.

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    Place the pickup in the deep end.
    OEM type straps are bulletproof.

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    i intend using baffles i am more concerned with the design and how to mount it thanx
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    Remember that gasoline weighs 6-7 lbs per gallon and with a 15-16 gal tank you will have close to 100 lbs to support. I had one made out of aluminum 1/8" thick and welded seams.

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