[C1] Fuel Tank Relocation
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St. Jude Donor '07
just curious... is that a bladder type fuel cell or one with some kind of filler in it? if a filler, how much do you lose in capacity because of the filler?
Bill
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C1 of Year Finalist (track prepared) 2019
Charles
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Jim, Thinking Ralph Nader may disagree with you on this one. His book, "Unsafe at Any Speed" went after the Corvair in the '60's for having the gas tank immediately behind the occupants. The C-1 stock tank is 1/8 inch of fiberglass behind the driver and passenger, and Corvette bumpers are not famous for high levels of protection.
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From: Argyle Texas
whagge 70, The tail light filler is always a cool thing, Seen it on a few C-1, and i am about done with a prototype on my '54, but you are also correct that the tank needs to be below the filler. my tank will be in the tire well, so a little more plumbing, and I got it!
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Jim, Thinking Ralph Nader may disagree with you on this one. His book, "Unsafe at Any Speed" went after the Corvair in the '60's for having the gas tank immediately behind the occupants. The C-1 stock tank is 1/8 inch of fiberglass behind the driver and passenger, and Corvette bumpers are not famous for high levels of protection.
