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Eaglemax


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I sincerely hope those bolts arent going through the fuel tank....

 

 



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They must have drilled through the top of the fuel tank to drop the bolts through, so two sets of holes. Fuel tank will be in front of rear axle. I think even a bush carpenter could knock up proper towbar!



-- Edited by Whenarewethere on Tuesday 24th of October 2023 05:23:01 PM

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Weight could have been saved by using drainpipe instead of that heavy box section. No doubt the tank is well secured so spot welding to it is a great solution as well. I wonder if it is petrol or diesel.

Nothing wrong with bolts into the fuel tank either. Just a bit of sealant and it will be fine.

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Eaglemax wrote:

I sincerely hope those bolts arent going through the fuel tank....

 Looks to me, Tony, to be the floor of a car's  boot? 

There appears to be another, unused,  hole near the rear of the car.

The plug is similar to plugs installed in car boots some years ago, and a close-up appears to show no sealant around the bolt holes.

Getting  issued with a Roadworthy could be "interesting". Cheers



-- Edited by yobarr on Tuesday 24th of October 2023 09:33:36 PM

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you are assuming it is the fuel tank I'm with Yobarr on this one. all it needs is a road worthy and will be good to go!

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Very suspect, looks like it's bolted to the spare wheel well. Perhaps ok for a light trailer.



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The fuel tank is usually under the back seat on more modern cars. That tow hitch would maybe just work to reverse a small sailing dingy into the water. maybe ok if he lived around the corner.

 

Wazza..



-- Edited by Bulldozer on Sunday 5th of November 2023 06:46:19 AM

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