Date:         Fri, 2 Dec 2016 10:23:48 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westy propane tank skidplate prototype
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca>
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So looking at the images you posted (thanks), could the adventurous
DIY type make something similar with a jigsaw, files, decent vice?
Make bends in aluminum where you TIG'd it? Securing it would be
another matter I guess, sans welder.

It's my understanding that part of the reason there's a hefty mudflap
on the driver side is to protect the propane copper lines etc. But it
can only do so much!

Neil.



On 12/2/16, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:


> The original idea I wanted to pursue was a side plate covering the valves
> and reg. This is not an original idea I have seen some euro installs with
> side plate. But then after making one with a side plate it occurred to me
> that I could have made an effort to protect the copper gas lines that come
> out forward then up into van floor. So I welded additional bits and bobs to
> it and painted the thing. Looked like a dogs breakfast.


--
Neil n

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