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Position of the tank

Post by BBsSmokeShack » April 11th, 2014, 1:42 pm

Ok guys what is the best way to position the tank (250 gallon propane). I see pictures of people with the rings up so the tank is in it's normal upright position. What do yo do to fill in the holes for the valves? I was thinking about grinding them smooth welding a plate over top then grinding it as smooth as possible but I want the thing to look good too and I'm afraid that will be gaudy. Anybody got any pictures?


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Re: Position of the tank

Post by Rodcrafter » April 11th, 2014, 2:06 pm

I would roll it to have the repairs on the lower back side or bottom, if you want the lifting rings just move them to what will become the top.

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Post by Clover Ridge Smokers » April 11th, 2014, 5:48 pm

:yth: :yth:


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Re: Position of the tank

Post by BBsSmokeShack » April 11th, 2014, 8:45 pm

Thanks guys. Grind down the holes and weld a plate over the top of them?


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Re: Position of the tank

Post by bstory » April 12th, 2014, 1:35 am

I cut out around them and welded a piece in place...like a patch. I hate grinding.


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Post by BBsSmokeShack » April 12th, 2014, 9:12 am

Thanks Bstory!


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Re: Position of the tank

Post by bstory » April 13th, 2014, 9:57 pm

Your welcome. Here is a pic of what I did on the one I am building.
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Post by Gizmo » April 14th, 2014, 5:43 am

That'll work! :kewl:


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Re: Position of the tank

Post by Rodcrafter » April 14th, 2014, 7:48 pm

Bstory, nice work. That rigging looks risky though, what is that a key ring and dog chain? Lol


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Re: Position of the tank

Post by bstory » April 14th, 2014, 10:08 pm

No lol. it's from my powerlifting days. They are safety straps and caught 600# when I got too far forward on a squat session and I know they would hold more. That 600# was bouncing after it came off my shoulders at standing height. Not worried about a little ole piece of tank.


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Re: Position of the tank

Post by Rodcrafter » April 15th, 2014, 5:48 am

:beer: :beer:


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