Old style rear sheet metal on a cyclops?

[jmhill]

Hey guys, as you may have noticed from my previous forum posts, I have a 2182 that I'm fixing up. I'm replacing the crappy cyclops front end with a slightly modified hood and grill from an 1811. I'd love to also replace the rear sheet metal (or whatever it's called) with the old style stuff as well. I didn't think this was possible because of the fuel tank that's mounted back there, until I saw a picture of a 1772 that also has a rear mounted fuel tank. So here's my question. If I could find a fuel tank from a 1772 or similar older diesel, is there any reason I couldn't use my 1811 rear sheet metal as well? I realize that I'd have to cut a hole in the center of it, but is there anything else that would prohibit me from doing this?

 

[mgonitzke]

You'd also need the mounting brackets from the 1772 for the fuel tank and fenders. Not sure why you think you have to cut a hole in the middle though...

 

[nbextermueller]

The hole is for the fuel tank filler cap. On a cyclops, the gas cap is right behind the seat sticking through the "tailgate".

 

[jmhill]

Matt, you're right, I forgot that there's already a hole there for the battery on the gas models. Thanks!

 

[sblunier]

I'd leave the saddle tank fenders on it.....5 gallons of fuel for a thirsty high hp gas motor.....