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PatrickMead#13 (Offline)
  #1 11/9/13 12:17 AM
Bought a new shell but not sure of what size it really is. Is there an easy way to tell? Thanks
PatrickMead#13 (Offline)
  #2 11/9/13 9:09 AM
I can provide dimensions if it'll help identify the size. Thanks
jjones752 (Offline)
  #3 11/9/13 10:31 AM
Pat,
Throw the measurements out there; I'll measure my 16-gallon shell and maybe you can extrapolate from that. Overall height, height from top of headrest to the "shelf", overall width & overall length should be enough to get close.

Jim Jones
Midwest Thunder Speed2 Midget #97
PatrickMead#13 (Offline)
  #4 11/9/13 1:48 PM
Will do this afternoon
PatrickMead#13 (Offline)
  #5 11/9/13 4:23 PM
Originally Posted by jjones752:
Pat,
Throw the measurements out there; I'll measure my 16-gallon shell and maybe you can extrapolate from that. Overall height, height from top of headrest to the "shelf", overall width & overall length should be enough to get close.
Overall height-31"
Headrest to shelf-15 3/4"
Overall width-17 1/4"
Overall length-31"ish
Thanks for any help.
jjones752 (Offline)
  #6 11/9/13 4:53 PM
Originally Posted by PatrickMead#13:
Overall height-31"
Headrest to shelf-15 3/4"
Overall width-17 1/4"
Overall length-31"ish
Thanks for any help.
My 16-gallon Fuelsafe:
Overall height-24"
Headrest to shelf-13"
Overall width-15"
Overall length-25"ish

Yours must be 27 or 31 gallons; I'd try to figure it out but my calculus is a little rusty

Jim Jones
Midwest Thunder Speed2 Midget #97
PatrickMead#13 (Offline)
  #7 11/9/13 10:41 PM
I wish they would mold a part number or size in the plastic.
jjones752 (Offline)
  #8 11/10/13 10:24 AM
That would be nice. Failing that, I guess you could tape off all the openings, grab a graduated bucket and start filling...
Try calling the guys at Saldana Racing Products (317-852-4193); they were very helpful when I bought a new Retro-8 bladder for my 16-gallon shell. They should be able to give you a better guesstimate on the size of yours.

Jim Jones
Midwest Thunder Speed2 Midget #97
DAD (Offline)
  #9 11/10/13 10:28 AM
Originally Posted by PatrickMead#13:
Bought a new shell but not sure of what size it really is. Is there an easy way to tell? Thanks

Take a 1/2" dowel rod and make yourself a dip stick, you are going to need anyhow. I think the 27 gal would be most popular midget size.

Honest Dad himself
PatrickMead#13 (Offline)
  #10 11/10/13 4:49 PM
I think you're right dad. Its the same exact size as my fiberglass tail cover so that makes sense.
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