What gauge metal is the front trunk floor? |
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What gauge metal is the front trunk floor? |
Tdskip |
Dec 12 2018, 09:14 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Good morning. I need to fabricate some replacement metal before where one of the cars had an air-conditioning system in the front trunk. Does anyone know what gauge metal that is off the top of their head so I can get the right stuff from the metal supply shop?
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Andyrew |
Dec 12 2018, 10:11 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
My thoughts are
1. Whats your budget? 2. Do you want it done right? I would post a WTB. Probably get those to cuts for ~ $100. An 18ga sheet would be ~ $15 and you wouldnt have a chance in hell of making those stampings by hand. I would get that whole floor, cut the piece out of your floor so you have one piece welded in, trim to fit and weld. If its a custom car/race car then do whatever... Also think 10 years down the line. |
bbrock |
Dec 12 2018, 10:22 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My thoughts are 1. Whats your budget? 2. Do you want it done right? I would post a WTB. Probably get those to cuts for ~ $100. An 18ga sheet would be ~ $15 and you wouldnt have a chance in hell of making those stampings by hand. I would get that whole floor, cut the piece out of your floor so you have one piece welded in, trim to fit and weld. If its a custom car/race car then do whatever... Also think 10 years down the line. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ... Again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Those would be really tricky patches to make it look right even with donor parts whereas replacing the whole bottom is fairly easy. Also, if you want to keep storing your spare tire there (which you should for safety), the shape of the front patch helps to nestle it in. I was under the impression you soCal boys can't walk 5 blocks without tripping over a good parts car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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