steel tank weight?

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Postby wjones » Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:12 am

this is why they made low range :D
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Postby Begle1 » Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:36 am

I think I'd at least cut it in half...

Blow torches are pretty portable, thankfully.
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Postby swank » Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:33 pm

What in god's name are you going to do with this?
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Postby Ace » Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:14 am

I'd estimate scrap value at about $2k. 8)
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Postby swank » Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:25 am

Ahso. I had filling it with grease for the Mercedes on my mind.
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Postby meby » Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:02 am

IowaCummins wrote:begle i was thinking the same as you. plus with all the sedament in the bottom of the tank from years of use then all teh years of sitting. i forgot to ask but hopefully i will monday. so another question. do you guys think my truck can haul it? it only going to be a max of 10 miles and through the city. a buddy has a dual tandem axle goose neck 30 footer. i have to find out what the max weight of the trailer is but you think my truck can do it? good holding power tranny auto. then i just did the brakes all around with the 1 ton shoes and big wheel cylinders. im pretty sure the trailer has brakes on both axles but defffinately one. is this a good idea or should i cut her up onthe spot?


Whats the rating on the axles? Even with heavy axles, you would likely be pushing the limits a bit.
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