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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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I'd be pissed!!!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 03:43 PM
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I am by no means a painter but that seems to be over the top!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 06:34 PM
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Takes longer to use that much filler and form it than to feather it and do it right. Makes no sense. Fortunately your weld looks decent and won't require too much filler.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 509Rider
No kidding, I was under the impression they held more fuel, guess I never paid attention when I filled it up. Pretty sad considering what they charge for them, but I guess it all the hours of carving a tank out of bondo lol

Me too, I was really disappointed to say the least! Here are the pics of mine, still undergoing the removal process.

http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/a...psf20fe1c5.jpg
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http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/a...psdcc70d11.jpg
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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wow looks just like mine almost. Keep me posted curious what your will look like totally stripped.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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Ok, just curious but did yours have all that Fiberglass under the bondo?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 10:37 PM
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Ok, just curious but did yours have all that Fiberglass under the bondo?
yep it sure did
 
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 08:31 PM
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Well here it is much less filler, factory just went crazy for no reason.
 
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Looks good,man. I haven't gotten around to do anymore to my tank yet, but I hope mine is semi easy to re-fill. lol.
 
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Looks good,man. I haven't gotten around to do anymore to my tank yet, but I hope mine is semi easy to re-fill. lol.
i bet it will be probably the same as mine. Keep me posted I wanna see how yours turns out too.
 
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