1972 Ford Courier & 2001 MX5 Miata Chassis Swap: FUEL TANK INSTALL Budget Drift/Autocross Build!

Step by Step we are getting closer on this build. One down, 2,999 more projects to go!! We finish the fuel tank install with a Tanks Inc. Fuel Tank Part number UT-N-2-T.

🔥 This is the next BIG project on the channel, and YOU voted for it! 🔥 In this video, we dive into how to fabricate and install the front and rear subframes of the iconic 2001 MX5 Miata into the 1972 Ford Courier mini truck! 🚗💥

💡 We’re going for a low-cost conversion with a focus on handling, performance, and fun while keeping the unique aesthetic of the Ford Courier intact. The goal? A running, driving machine that’s ready to tear up the track!

👉 What you’ll see in this video:
- Fabrication of Tanks Inc universal fuel tank install with custom retaining straps

This series will walk you through the entire process, from chassis swap to drift and autocross performance, so don’t miss out! Whether you’re into DIY builds, drifting, autocross, or just love mini trucks, this build will have something for you! 🚗💨

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[vincentpryor]

Because of builds like this, in my opinion, y'all earn the name Best Damn Shop Around. Keep building the odd ducks brother.

[tmac]

New tech tip, bicycle tube works well for those rubbers as well!

[MrStacy]

There are marine fuel caps that flip open with a latch, you can also get marine flush mount fuel fillers with the keyed slot cap.

Both fillers are identical to hotrod parts but half the price.

[jeremyclinard]

Those tap sockets are the best thing to happen to a tap.

[Avirgin]

Your fabrication skills are top notch! Just found your channel and I’m hooked! Keep it up man

[rongriggs]

For little to no cost you can cutup an old inner tube works great.

[coreysander]

Get spiral flute taps to keep the chips out of the tubes

[ThomasSprague-dl]

Hahaha! That's awesome! Great opening! Haha 😂

[Accordingtoandyo]

I wanted to see titanium blocks bolted to the bumper and cool sparks while drifting...

[tintat]

I just slide tank straps inside a bicycle inner tube and cut to length.

[Beginningmode]

If your close to missouri get me some plastic and stuff for a sandblaster i could clean that up the bottom of that bed for you

[benjaminmitchell]

Super excited for coil over mounts any idea how your going to do that part yet?

[johnnymcclurg]

Go to Walmart and get a bicycle inner tube makes great straps

[ManuelGutierrez-beci]

I bought my lowered mini truck and it came without the rear bumper and I want the rear bumper back on it. I prefer the rear bumper.

[sothernborn]

Do you know how many bicycles are out out on the curb daily ? Me neither but it’s a lot. Inter tube rubber cut and doubled over makes the perfect gas tank strap rubber and it’s fn free!

[angrymike]

Sucks we lost the bumper war.... I thought it was in better shape... Now, if you can get the exhaust out the center Corvette style that would be cool.

[ryanroark]

The car gods are mad at you for taking off the bumper that’s why the lights flickered that way

[DougJohnson-oh]

This is the best terrible idea I've ever heard of! :) Keep up these quirky builds.

[SaneCayne]

10:55, Right!?! Maybe on a lathe where you can do it slow(ish) and know it's dead-nuts straight. But I've always done it by hand and cringe whenever I see guys doing it with a drill/impact. 😬

[artyart]

We're happy, now lets get to this video. lol