Modifing a stock gas tank for exhaust clearance

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Modifing a stock gas tank for exhaust clearance #660907 04/04/10 08:52 PM 04/04/10 08:52 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 833 Ohio V viperakron OP super stock
viperakron OP super stock V Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 833 Ohio	I need some clearance for my exhaust because I have relocated the rear springs inboard on a 64 B body. Can the flashing where the two halfs of the stock gas tank are sealed be bent or trimmed for some additional clearance between the shackle and the tank? I don't want to trim it or bend it if it will split or leak. Only need a inch or so. Anyone done this?

Re: Modifing a stock gas tank for exhaust clearance [Re: viperakron] #660908 04/04/10 09:04 PM 04/04/10 09:04 PM
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DirectSubjection Tacohead. The First and Only Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 70,126 Here	I think I remember bending the corner on mine. Ride eternal, shiny and chrome

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