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Re: Build power tank on the cheap?
« Reply #30 on: Aug 31, 2009, 10:01:16 PM »
Where you get your tanks exchanged, you may be able to trade for a larger size. I did, at Air Gas in Redwood City. 5lb to a 10lb for an extra $30. Saves me money cuz it's only ~$4 more to fill with twice the gas.

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Re: Build power tank on the cheap?
« Reply #31 on: Aug 31, 2009, 10:50:04 PM »
I got one but it's so old you will have a b*tch of a time getting it filled. Free, if you want it.
Right on, If i Find anything I'll let you know too. You up for any free lance mech/fab work? I'm thinking I'll need help with hi-steer and dual cases. Hi steer first. I'll let ya know when I get close and figure something out.

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Re: Build power tank on the cheap?
« Reply #32 on: Sep 01, 2009, 12:10:38 AM »
I got one but it's so old you will have a b*tch of a time getting it filled. Free, if you want it.

All you have to do is have the tank re-certified.  Years ago it ran about $35.
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Re: Build power tank on the cheap?
« Reply #33 on: Sep 01, 2009, 03:42:11 PM »
All you have to do is have the tank re-certified.  Years ago it ran about $35.
Eh, more than I want to deal with. I already have a 10lb.

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Re: Build power tank on the cheap?
« Reply #34 on: Sep 01, 2009, 03:57:05 PM »
I meant for anyone who wants your old one.  They might be able to take it into a welding supply store and exchange it, or find out what it costs to have one pressure tested.
'90 black X-cab mod'd 3.0, 33's/4.88's, rear ARB, custom bumpers, sliders, safari rack, etc.
'91 Blue X-cab 22re, 35's/5.29's,Truetrac front, ARB rear, dual cases, and custom Safari flatbed, bumper, interior.
The money pit '87 Supra resto/mod

 
 
 
 
 

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