txst

Hey guys.

I was looking for any advice and pictures as to how you mounted the ice tank for a Cool Shirt setup in a C5. I made a plywood base and bolted it to the well in the back of my Z06, with the aluminum tank mount with the strap screwed securely to it, but I am a little nervous that the fiberglass well could crack in the event of a hard frontal impact, and I want to make sure I don't get clobbered with an ice chest.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

CHJ In Virginia

What size washers did you use when bolting to the fiberglass in the rear well ? Large fender washers 2" in diameter should be used for spreading the load. You can even run a small aluminum bar on each side under the well from bolt to bolt to further spread the load if you feel necessary.

txst

I actually did use a 2" fender washer. I thought about adding an external brace as well.

Even with the retaining strap cinched down as tight as possible, there is still more movement in the cooler than I would like. I may end up adding some eye bolts into the frame rails on either side of the well and running another strap between them for added security.

yakisoba

Drilled four holes. Zip tied mounting plate down. There, I fixed it.