Package tray

Hacksaw · 04-08-2017, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Painter

I have found that one inch boiler plate works real well for covering the packsge tray and rear seat areas. A little difficult to get into position but i feel that it gives an extra margin of safety between the driver and fuel cell.

Me thinks that's disguised ballast.

MR DERBY CITY · 04-08-2017, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Me thinks that's disguised ballast.

That is exactly what I tell the racers that have me make CUSTOM 50 lb. package trays for their camaros and novas ....they then utter some nonsense about how they love to have weight up that high in their car....I then remind them that when they lock up the brakes at the finish line, turn the car sideways, this 50 lb. package tray could possibly decapitate them....Their final answer.....that's how you drive the stripe...

Coleydog · 04-08-2017, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Me thinks that's disguised ballast.

Wow, if you stay on here long enough you're bound to learn all these tricks. I was thinkng about putting the stock tank back in to get around having to do this, but not now.I guess that's the last thing to do After I weight the car.
PS. I'm hoping its light enough to use that trick.

David Lee · 03-28-2018, 07:25 PM

this is an older thread I started, do we have to have the package tray area upholstered or can it just be painted?

FED 387 · 03-28-2018, 07:39 PM

just remember that aluminum is about 1/3 the weight of steel --- so if you install a 1/2 inch thick steel gas tank shield between the OEM gas tank and the trunk floor you should be ok and exceed the NHRA guidelines for the thickness suggested. Make sure you have really good straps supporting that tank (lol)

David Lee · 03-28-2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FED 387

just remember that aluminum is about 1/3 the weight of steel --- so if you install a 1/2 inch thick steel gas tank shield between the OEM gas tank and the trunk floor you should be ok and exceed the NHRA guidelines for the thickness suggested. Make sure you have really good straps supporting that tank (lol)

LOL
I jave all the wholes covered with the proper thickness, can i paint it or do i have have to have some material covering it

Mark Yacavone · 03-28-2018, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by David Lee

LOL
I jave all the wholes covered with the proper thickness, can i paint it or do i have have to have some material covering it

Get some matching latex and then empty out your vacuum cleaner bag into it. If you do it right, it will look like tweed.

Larry Hill · 03-29-2018, 08:17 AM

Do whatever it takes to keep the fire off of you!

Paul Merolla · 03-29-2018, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FED 387

just remember that aluminum is about 1/3 the weight of steel --- so if you install a 1/2 inch thick steel gas tank shield between the OEM gas tank and the trunk floor you should be ok and exceed the NHRA guidelines for the thickness suggested. Make sure you have really good straps supporting that tank (lol)

Reminds me of the story I read on CR a long time ago about a racer hiding iron Hemi heads in the back seat cushion! Art Leong, maybe?

Timetraveler · 03-29-2018, 10:35 AM

If we use a fuel cell and install a fire wall we should be able to leave the seat out even without a roll bar installed.

03-28-2018, 07:25 PM	#4
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Package tray this is an older thread I started, do we have to have the package tray area upholstered or can it just be painted?

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FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,425 Likes: 550 Liked 334 Times in 181 Posts	Re: Package tray just remember that aluminum is about 1/3 the weight of steel --- so if you install a 1/2 inch thick steel gas tank shield between the OEM gas tank and the trunk floor you should be ok and exceed the NHRA guidelines for the thickness suggested. Make sure you have really good straps supporting that tank (lol)

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,670 Likes: 1,967 Liked 10,886 Times in 2,255 Posts	Re: Package tray Do whatever it takes to keep the fire off of you! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-29-2018, 10:35 AM	#10
Timetraveler Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 103 Likes: 79 Liked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Package tray If we use a fuel cell and install a fire wall we should be able to leave the seat out even without a roll bar installed.