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Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Fuel tanks and anything about fuel systems => Topic started by: Curious on February 16, 2013, 03:31:54 PM

Title: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for tank install
Post by: Curious on February 16, 2013, 03:31:54 PM

Is this the stuff I need to do the Pascoe install method for a gas tank?

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-plast ... ts/=li9h9x (http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-plastic-sheets/=li9h9x)

Does anyone know where else I can get it either online or in MA or RI?
Thanks, Dan

Title: Re: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for tank install
Post by: seabob4 on February 16, 2013, 05:57:09 PM

Dan,
FRP (as it is called in the industry), is simply...glass.  The "plastic" is the resin, the glass reinforces it.

Title: Re: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for tank install
Post by: gran398 on February 16, 2013, 07:42:55 PM

All you'll need are some fiberglass strips 1/2 inch tall minimum and 2 inches wide or so.

Any fiberglass house should have them....and doesn't have to be boat related....fiberglass showers, sinks, industrial suppliers etc.

Title: Re: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for tank install
Post by: pete on February 16, 2013, 09:11:38 PM

Most home centers,Lowes,HD,sell frp

Title: Re: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for tank install
Post by: Capt Matt on February 17, 2013, 08:20:11 AM

Bought my strips for fuel tank install at Home Depot
Capt Matt

Title: Re: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for tank install
Post by: Curious on February 17, 2013, 08:22:37 AM

Oh, cool.  I thought it was a specialty product.  What department are they in at Home Depot?
Thanks

Title: Re: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for tank install
Post by: seabob4 on February 17, 2013, 09:34:54 AM

I would think in building products, probably around the molding aisle...

Title: Re: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for tank install
Post by: Curious on February 17, 2013, 11:48:00 AM

Great, thanks guys.  I got her all tucked in to the garage:

(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data//652/SAM_0969.JPG) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=6618&title=sam-0969&cat=652)

Just in time:

(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data//652/SAM_0970.JPG) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=6619&title=sam-0970&cat=652)

Just waiting to hear from Luther's so I can go pick up the tank.