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Post by Patrick » Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:35 am

Hello all,

I have finish my frame now an will start to restore the hull.
Witch ticknes of metal i can use to restore the hull,floor,tunnelparts,ect.
Can anybody help me in this question?

Best regards, Patrick GPA 8330

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Re: Hullticknes

Post by Donovan » Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:12 pm

Patrick,

It varies from section to section. The front part is thicker than the side and the bottom of the hull I believe is the thickest part. Some parts of the bottom (especially where the spring hangers bolt through) are reinforced with an extra thickness of sheet metal. I think that the most common sheet steel used on the body is 16 gauge. However, I will check and get back to you and see if I can tell you exactly. The safest way is to measure at places not rusted through and then use that as the basis for repair.

Good luck,

Donovan.
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Post by fordgpa » Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:20 am

Patrick,

If I am correct ii is in metric side panel 1.25 mm ,bottom 1,5 mm and front hull bottom 2mm profile 1,5/2 mm [ like crossbeam]
This is what I use with repairs at the hull

Peter

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Re: Hullticknes

Post by Patrick » Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:05 pm

Hi,

I think the same like Peter, i think i will do it like this.

Thanks a lot,

Patrick

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