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sheet metal for floorboards?, do i have to buy the proper floor panels |
shorty01 |
May 17 2005, 09:59 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 23-June 04 From: knox,tn Member No.: 2,237 |
do i have to buy the proper floor panels or can i just use 16 or 18 gauge sheel metal
im not going to sell it im going to keep it and im trying to bring it back to its oem apperance but for all my (underbody) rust repairs id like to just use sheet metal my friends got 4 years of wealding and his dad welds too they both said that they will help me and said that sheet metal works fine 2 914 panels for 240 and add40 for shipping or 2 sheets of 4x8 sheet metal for 8 bucks a piece like i said im not going to have a judge at a contest look up and down at the car just looking to fix it for driving im 23 and in college so saving every penny helps right now |
mihai914 |
May 17 2005, 10:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Montreal, QC Member No.: 3,697 Region Association: None |
Sheet metal will work well if you reinforce it in some way so it won't flex while you sit in the car. Here is a picture that might help you.
Mihai |
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