Skot, please count us in for one tank, haven't decided what to fill with though... Hart
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> On 14 Aug 2014, at 9:16 pm, "spbconsulting@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>
> Peter,
>
> Have a look at the cross section (attached) of the underside of the
> syncro with the tanks installed . The standard tanks sit just below the
> main chassis rails but not the central drive-shaft rails. The larger
> tapered bottom tank grades down to just above that skid rail level to
> keep it safe.
>
> Ian has tested them on loads of terrain.
>
> I have a water tank in mine in the passenger side spot which hangs about
> the same as these and there was no damage done during our Rover trail
> adventure.
>
> Its amazing how much clearance these vehicles have.
>
> Ian said he is working on some rock sliders as well - be good to see
> them as the last manufacturer of these in the UK seems to have gone out
> of business.
>
> With the strength of these tanks I would say they will dent and not
> rupture if struck by a rock especially as the sills of the syncro would
> hit as well.
>
> Let me know if you want one.
>
> If we get at least 10 tanks we get much cheaper freight and maybe a
> group discount?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Skot
>
>
>
>
> On 14/08/2014 3:50 PM, 'Peter Schweinsberg' peter@peterandval.com
> [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
>>
>> *Hi Scott,
>> I'm interested in having a long range fuel tank but cannot figure out
>> where this large void is where it can be fitted.
>> Do these SA tanks hang below the skid rails ?
>>
>> I'm actually returning to the idea someone proposed of a tank on the
>> bash plate where the spare wheel is fitted.
>> I travel with my spares inside where they are accessible, with only a
>> get us home in 2WD spare up front.
>>
>> To change tack:
>> I'd previously talked myself out of a tank up front because of the
>> fire hazard,
>> but I then rationalized the idea so that :
>> 1. I would only fill it when it was necessary on a long trip with say
>> 7 or 8 hundred Ks between petrol sources.
>> Otherwise, I'd leave it empty.
>>
>> 2. On such a trip, I would progressively empty it into the mail tank.
>>
>> I've started talking to the sheet metal man who made the belly tanks
>> for the Bergmeister.
>> It could be plumbed to fill from the top. from where the 2WDs are
>> filled, and because it slopes, emptied from the bottom by an electric
>> pump.
>> It would need a lockable switch to prevent accidental emptying while
>> the main tank was full.
>>
>> Having said this, I'm still interested in the SA idea.
>>
>> Peter
>>
>>
>>
>> *
>> On Thu, 14 Aug 2014 10:49:47 +1000,
>> _spbconsulting@bigpond.com_[Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Folks,
>>>
>>> Just wondering who would be interested in a group buy of a stainless
>>> steel fuel tank or water tank from South Africa?
>>>
>>> They are made to fit perfectly in the vacant underfloor area of your
>>> syncro and come in two sizes - the flat bottom version is 48L and the
>>> tapered bottom version is a whopping 58L.
>>>
>>> Prices for tanks only in Australian dollars are:
>>>
>>> 48L tank - $435.00
>>> 58L tank - $500.00
>>> Apparently all GST included.
>>>
>>> Fitting kits are also available and there are two options here too -
>>> Fuel version and water version
>>>
>>> Prices for fitting kits in Australian dollars are:
>>>
>>> Fuel fitting kit - $190.00
>>> Water fitting kit - $170.00
>>>
>>> Prices for freight aren't too bad to the east coast of Australia are
>>> $200 per tank fitting kit, however, if we manage to get an order of 10
>>> together they come down to $60.00.
>>>
>>> We would need the tanks and kits to be sent to one address though and
>>> then there would either be pick ups from there or courier costs from
>> there?
>>>
>>> Ian is also doing rear ladder kits for mounting all sorts of items - yet
>>> they are not quite in production yet (very close though) - great for
>>> carrying that extra kit on a long trip.
>>>
>>> See attached photos.
>>>
>>> Who's interested?
>>>
>>> Let me know.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Skot
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Posted by: _spbconsulting@bigpond.com_
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