P38 Belly Tank 7 Attachment(s)
Beside working on my 1931 Track T Roadster I knew I needed another project. I bought this tank from a good friend as you can see in the pictures last weekend I split the tank at the seam and also cut out some rust panels. I build a dolly to fit it to make it easier to work on. I will be posting pictures as I go along to show progress. I am sure I will be getting some negative comments on the power plan I will be using. Here a few pictures to start.
Thanks Frenchy |
Re: P38 Belly Tank How cool is that?! You gonna give us any hints Frenchy?
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Re: P38 Belly Tank V Dub power… cool. I was afraid you were going to say SBC.:eek::eek:
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Re: P38 Belly Tank Nice, I got a friend that has two of them, and plans on putting a v8 60 in one of them.
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Re: P38 Belly Tank The tank is steel? I thought they were aluminum.
I've wanted to build one of them so bad, be a fun project. A buddy is building one with a hitnmiss motor! |
Re: P38 Belly Tank The tank is all metal. My original plan was if it would of fitted installing a V12 Lincoln Zephy Flat Head which I have an extra motor to build but decided to go with the VW which I have plenty of.
Thanks Frenchy |
Re: P38 Belly Tank If you were closer, I have a fresh rebuilt VDub 1600DP for it that I am not going to use... Looking forward in watching this build. Neat to see them built again using actual belly tanks..
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Re: P38 Belly Tank That would be a wing tank
I have one They are very small compared to belly tanks |
Re: P38 Belly Tank How fitting to have air cooled wing tank. looking forward to more pictures. Paul
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Re: P38 Belly Tank Needs a flatty, but an air cooled VW tank car is WAY better than the rat rod Beetles I have been seeing the last few years. You must have pistons sticking out of the tank though;).
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Re: P38 Belly Tank I will have the valve covers sticking out on each side of the Belly. I am planning to use one squirrel cage for fan to cool the heads another word no fan housing. I have many good ideas for this project including using a magneto etc ....
Thanks Frenchy |
Re: P38 Belly Tank I'm diggin' it!
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Re: P38 Belly Tank I will be posting pictures here soon doing a lot of modifications.
Frenchy |
Re: P38 Belly Tank I have started to work on both of my projects now that we are somewhat settled in at the new house. Working on my 1929 track T and on my Belly Tanker I will post pictures as soon as I make a dent in them. Thanks !!!!
Frenchy |
Re: P38 Belly Tank You were scaring us for a start on motive power, but an air cooled VW is odd enough to be in the realm of cool.dare to be different Please keep us updated on progress . For the great unwashed that don't get it, they don't need to understand . Any plans as to the potential first run?? I am subscribed to this thread.
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Re: P38 Belly Tank I am planning going to El Mirage California for my first run I will post pictures as soon as I have some good pictures to show the progress stay tune.
Thanks for your interest Frenchy Dehoux |
Re: P38 Belly Tank I just love it, Good luck.
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Re: P38 Belly Tank Did you stick with VDub power for the tank?
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Re: P38 Belly Tank That looks more like a Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star tip tank.
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