tin snips (gilbow)

[stewart.d.campbell]

bought these, between these and the nibbler hopefully get it sorted.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-G...200128?hash=item3619b00580:g:af8AAOSwblZZMwrE

 

[123hotchef]

what not drop the tank

 

[gordon stephenson]

X2 with Paul, I have cut countless holes using a monodex cutter, Even 16swg, You can even get down to a quite small radius, Slow and steady but does a good job.

Or Aviation snips might do, Lefthand,right hand and straight cutting, take your pick.

 

[Fazerruss]

Not fancying that with the sparks above a fuel tank with pipes just below the floor.

So are you planning to weld the new piece in while the fuel tank is still fitted?

 

[stewart.d.campbell]

no i will be screwing or riveting it in with some sort of sealant round the edges.