Thread: gas tank welt
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Old 10-17-2016, 05:25 AM   #5
Mitch//pa
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Default Re: gas tank welt

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Originally Posted by 31a View Post
Larry I just finished a 30 cc. I took strips of cloth and stapled them to the edge of the welt, laid the welt around with the strips hanging inside, worked the tank into place, pulled the cloth down to work the welt into place. If the cloth polls loose you can get pliers on the welt and tighten it up. On the top of the tank I cut V shaped openings around the holes and worked the welt around. Good luck
That pretty much sums it up.. It's not that bad just take your time and go slow. I never needed high tack or tape as I feel being able to slide it easily was an advantage. I guess there are many ways to skin a cat..
The Les red book gives pretty good insight on this..

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