List,
As I am putting together my A/GT big-block Vette, I am wondering how
the rule on fuel tanks will affect my eligibility. According to the 1999
rule book, for Grand Touring Sport - (/GT), the rule reads "Stock gas tank
must be fitted, but need not be used."
I purchased a Jazz foam filled fuel cell and then built a very solid
.125 wall aluminum box which fully encloses the cell for protection and
provides good mounting to the new steel frame brackets. On the box I
welded
brackets (extended pieces of aluminum plate) that protect all the fuel line
fittings on the cell.
It is a piece of art that I am much more confident in than the
original
fuel tank. In terms of safety, it is a far superior product. But, it is
mounted in the location of the original tank. So what happens to my class
designation since the original fuel tank is no longer "fitted"? The
purpose
of this rule defies my sense of logic but I'll save that discussion for
later. Any thoughts out there from those of you who are tech inspectors?
GH
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