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Offline 75 C20

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cab work
« on: August 06, 2007, 07:46:56 pm »
im currently replacing some rust in my 79s cab. would it be best to dropp the gas tank or should i lay some wet blankets or sometinh over it and not worry about it when i an cutting grinding and welding on the passenger side next to it????
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Re: cab work
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2007, 09:49:34 am »
I usually drop the tank if it's in my way. Are you replacing the cab corner?
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Offline 75 C20

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Re: cab work
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2007, 08:32:24 pm »
yeah im doin the cab corner but i was just wondering about trying not to blow up since its still got gas in it or shouldnt i worry about that
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Re: cab work
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2007, 07:31:28 am »
I weld cab corners / rockers on all the time without removing the tank. As long as its not leaking it will be fine.
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Offline 75 C20

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Re: cab work
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2007, 08:52:29 pm »
well i dont think im gonna remove it unles it gets in my way
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2008 GMC 2500HD 6.0 6spd 4X4 Longbed
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