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Re: 8 gal. fuel cell

To: John Holliday <fprodget@yahoo.com>, Charles Christ <cfchrist@earthlink.net>, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: 8 gal. fuel cell
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 10:05:11 -0800 (PST)
I have a question regarding fuel cells. What type of
modifications would have to be made to a 77 Spridget
to use one of these? Is there an impact on street
legality. Does anyone have a picture of one of these
installed in a Spridget?

Thanks in advance,

Dan Dwelley
77 Midget
Alexandria, Va.

--- John Holliday <fprodget@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Charles,
> 
> I just purchased a new 8 gal fuel cell from SafeQuip
> for $129; it included all hardware,foam, rollover
> check valve, filler cap etc, except for the metal
> box
> enclosure. It is FT3/FIA approved, which is what
> SCCA
> requires. I used cells like this on previous cars
> and
> built the enclosing box out of .040 aluminum. The
> box
> could also be built from maybe 16 gage steel but
> obviously would weigh more.
> 
> SafeQuip's offers a discount for production car and
> vintage racers wishing to upgrade their safety
> equipment. Their number is 800-247-4260 - Tim Lee is
> the owner.  
> 
> John Holliday
> 67 F-Prod street sprite
> 
> --- Charles Christ <cfchrist@earthlink.net> wrote:
> > i forgot if i sent this last night in plain text
> or
> > html....duh!
> > still looking for a 8-10 gallon used fuel cell . 
> if
> > it needs a new bladder
> > or foam no big deal.  i will tear down to inspect
> > what ever i end up with,
> > reguardless.  i am running out of time for
> > preperation for this season.  any
> > help greatly apreciated!
> > chuck
> > cfchrist@earthlink.net
> > please reply off list, thank you!
> > 
> > 
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