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Old 07-01-2018, 02:49 PM   #21
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The repop bed rails are nice but far from accurate when compared closely to the original. I might suggest you modify the rail to suit.
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Old 07-01-2018, 04:28 PM   #22
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Great thanks everyone. started another thread on the bed build with question of course. If you guys have time check it out and comment.
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Old 07-02-2018, 08:46 AM   #23
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Here's a photo depicting the tank inlet on my restoration.
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Old 07-02-2018, 12:40 PM   #24
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Be sure you check the romoveability of your tank before installing the bed. The neck on my Drake tank was mislocated as mentioned here and was slightly miscontoured which
unfortunately will not allow it to be removed from the from the frame in the normal way.
I installed the tank prior to installing the bed.
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Even on the original tanks you have to Force the tank to the left so
the tank flange clears the right side bottom frame rail. G.M.
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