How to dish a tank - 3

Afte making a first try with the old tank I've decided to dish the streched tank of my softail.

I've started first of all removing the prolongation at the end

Then I've sand it in two steps. first grossly...

And then finely with sand paper 180

At this point I wanted to have alook on the bike

After I've drawn the shape to cut on the tank

And after taking a deep breath....I've passed the point of no return and cutted of

Next step I've tacked it with some difficulty..but with no mercy!

I've also had a first look back on the bike..

After that I've finally complete the welding

After the first pass, I've made the air leak test, found some small leaks, welded aigain, tested again till there were no leaks..

After I've finished it with sandblasting and putted back on the bike for the final look..

Now it's time to paint it...