the tank is done
Yesterday I epoxied the drain line flanges to the tank. Today I spent some time trying to clean the shop. I clamped the tank in place and cut, welded, drilled and bolted the mounts to the floor joists. It just fits and fills the compartment except for 8" between the back of the tank and the rear body. The tank ended up weighing 80 LBS and it should hold 79 gallons. I need to drill two more holes after I remove the tank and lower mounts. The tank will have 1/8" rubber between it and the mounts on all sides. I am glad to be done with the tank that was a lot of work.
Tomorrow I will start cutting and welding 2 x 2 for the roof frame. I plan to tack weld it to the floor frame and remove them together. After painting the lower unit and truck I will cut the tack welds and lift the roof add the wall studs.
We have been having rain and snow for a while but tomorrow is going to be sunny so I might move the truck outside and try to clean the shop better.
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