ive got the got the rusty arches was wondering how to tackle the offside and if there is a risk seeing as its petrol tank side sorry to those who read this hoping for a more exiting story any thoughts much appreciated

 

It's alot quieter on here than it used to be

 

No risk so long as the tank is closed.

 

I wouldnt worry.. Ive welded boot floors, inner arches, exhausts all right next to the fuel tank and I'm still here

p.s. If it does go bang please dont blame me..

 

This is the main worry im tempted to go ahead but have been told by everyone not to so lots of I told you so's would be coming my way

 

Its petrol fumes that you need to watch out for, so makes sure th3 filler cap and vent pipes etc make a good seal.

I talk from experience after blowing up a empty petrol tank....welding spark went down a 1" hole for the fuel pickup and ignited the gas....made a interesting noise (boom-whooosh! ), and the tank resembled a baloon afterwards

 

tanks are awesome when they do go pop! I used to weld a lot of big army fuel cans and turn them into fuel tanks for buggies and off roaders and they can add 50% of the size again when they ignite!

 

A full tank is safer than a half full or low fuel tank?

 

Yes. It can still get on fire, but would be easy enough to put out with a wet rag over the neck, like putting out a chip pan fire. It's the mixture of petrol vapour and air which is lethal.

 

I've got me a front wing to swap for a back one and im gunna risk it I think