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codfish
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In the process of mini tubbing the Dart, and was wondering what gauge metal should I buy to fill in the strip?
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I used 20 because I had some already. I'd say either 18 or 20 gauge.
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Cod I used the skins off a door I had that had burned up. Made a template of the required section(s) and cut it from the door.
Anything from 18-22 gauge would work. If you have a torch, anneal it, to make it more pliable and easier to work with.
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Anything from 18-22 gauge would work. If you have a torch, anneal it, to make it more pliable and easier to work with.
Thanks for the replies guys. By annealing it, you mean basically heat it up a bit to make it easier to form? Excuse my ignorance!! codfish |
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Anything from 18-22 gauge would work. If you have a torch, anneal it, to make it more pliable and easier to work with.
Thanks for the replies guys. By annealing it, you mean basically heat it up a bit to make it easier to form? Excuse my ignorance!! codfish Yes, heating it up will change the metals memory and make it easier to form. I had a pair of doors off a scamp that got BBQ'd. The panels were much easier to form than the non annealed sheet I had laying around. Don't know if you've seen this, but, maybe it will help a bit. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/crackedback/Mini%20Tub/?action=view¤t=edaea261.pbw |
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Thanks Rob.
Yeah I've seen that video before. It's actually a good tutorial for anyone about to attempt this.
I've finally got one side cut out. Just trimming it up right now and getting it ready to reinstall.
The only advice I can offer at this point, is if you are using a sawzall for any of the cutting, do yourself a huge favor and get GOOD blades. I started out using some cheap ones I had in the garage, and I swear I broke 7 blades within 3 minutes of cutting. I then went and bought some good blades, and I am still on the first one. Makes life easier.
Oh well. Back to the garage. Should take the camera too I guess.
later
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