wagon fuel cell

jaf2021 · 12-08-2011, 01:33 PM

any ideas on putting a fuel cell in my 66 chevy 2 wagon whrere it would be legal?

Lew Silverman · 12-08-2011, 02:48 PM

The 6-passenger full-size wagon's have a luggage compartment in the very rear of the load floor, where the "rear-rear" seat would fold on the 9-passenger. If the Chevy ll has the same set-up, that's where I'd put it. You won't need to fabricate a fire-proof bulkhead, because the compartment has a hinged steel cover. Cut a hole in the floor for the sump, and get the mounting kit for the size tank you purchase.

Lew

GTX JOHN · 12-08-2011, 04:43 PM

That is exactly where my kid's is at. However, I have seen them mounted
in plain sight in several wagons as far back as possible and simply vented
to outside(Seen at Nat'ls)........I guess that must be OK too?

I am Happier myself with it behind Bulkhead on boy's wagon.

jaf2021 · 12-08-2011, 05:57 PM

Lew my floor is straight from the back seat to the tailgate. if i was to put it on the top and cut a hole for the sump wpuldn't i have to make some kind of box around it to be legal?

Lew Silverman · 12-08-2011, 06:44 PM

I'm far from an expert, but I do know that the tank has to be shielded from the drivers compartment by a fire-proof cover/enclosure and vented outside the vehicle body. Coupes and sedans have back seat bulkheads that when properly modified satisfy the rules. Maybe you can build a box to put the tank in and mount it below floor level with a hinged steel or aluminum cover.

I wish I had better advice for you, but I'm sure someone on Class Racer has already done what you're attempting.

One other thought - I think CompetitionPlus did a few articles on their "cloning" of Gene Fulton's old Nova wagon. Might be some good info there.

Good Luck!

Lew

Jack McCarthy · 12-08-2011, 07:04 PM

lew > i had a guy (tommy mattingly) make a cell that fits in the quarter just under the fuel door. it looks like a shoe box, bolts to the frame, holds about 5 gallons and uses the original fuel inlet from the car... it is the **** do not have to roll window down open tailgate etc... just like factory.

travis approved mine !

jack mccarthy
call ill try to make a pic or too
502-558-3450

12-08-2011, 01:33 PM	#1
jaf2021 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: selmer,tn Posts: 110 Likes: 13 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	wagon fuel cell any ideas on putting a fuel cell in my 66 chevy 2 wagon whrere it would be legal?

12-08-2011, 02:48 PM	#2
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,438 Likes: 372 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: wagon fuel cell The 6-passenger full-size wagon's have a luggage compartment in the very rear of the load floor, where the "rear-rear" seat would fold on the 9-passenger. If the Chevy ll has the same set-up, that's where I'd put it. You won't need to fabricate a fire-proof bulkhead, because the compartment has a hinged steel cover. Cut a hole in the floor for the sump, and get the mounting kit for the size tank you purchase. Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

12-08-2011, 04:43 PM	#3
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,530 Likes: 2,222 Liked 1,809 Times in 572 Posts	Re: wagon fuel cell That is exactly where my kid's is at. However, I have seen them mounted in plain sight in several wagons as far back as possible and simply vented to outside(Seen at Nat'ls)........I guess that must be OK too? I am Happier myself with it behind Bulkhead on boy's wagon.

12-08-2011, 05:57 PM	#4
jaf2021 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: selmer,tn Posts: 110 Likes: 13 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: wagon fuel cell Lew my floor is straight from the back seat to the tailgate. if i was to put it on the top and cut a hole for the sump wpuldn't i have to make some kind of box around it to be legal?

12-08-2011, 06:44 PM	#5
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,438 Likes: 372 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: wagon fuel cell I'm far from an expert, but I do know that the tank has to be shielded from the drivers compartment by a fire-proof cover/enclosure and vented outside the vehicle body. Coupes and sedans have back seat bulkheads that when properly modified satisfy the rules. Maybe you can build a box to put the tank in and mount it below floor level with a hinged steel or aluminum cover. I wish I had better advice for you, but I'm sure someone on Class Racer has already done what you're attempting. One other thought - I think CompetitionPlus did a few articles on their "cloning" of Gene Fulton's old Nova wagon. Might be some good info there. Good Luck! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

12-08-2011, 07:04 PM	#6
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,284 Likes: 22 Liked 352 Times in 92 Posts	Re: wagon fuel cell lew > i had a guy (tommy mattingly) make a cell that fits in the quarter just under the fuel door. it looks like a shoe box, bolts to the frame, holds about 5 gallons and uses the original fuel inlet from the car... it is the **** do not have to roll window down open tailgate etc... just like factory. travis approved mine ! jack mccarthy call ill try to make a pic or too 502-558-3450 __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"