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Steel advice
Posted: 28 Oct 2014 18:50
by Polly-Red7
Hi guys, I've finally sourced some good condition doors for my fhc. Both need a minor repair of one part of the skin. Im not hugely up on bodywork matters. Could you please advise me on what gauge/grade of steel is best to work with? Thanks in advance.
Chris
Posted: 28 Oct 2014 19:52
by Roy Hankins
I prefer 0.7-0.8mm mild steel for car body repairs.
TR7 Coupe KDU 366N
TR7 Sprint ARW 181S
TR7 Drophead KHP 646V
Posted: 28 Oct 2014 22:14
by FI Spyder
That would be around 20 - 22 gauge.
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Posted: 29 Oct 2014 00:42
by Hasbeen
A mate of mine, a very practical bloke, who does a lot of work on older damaged cars, & has "spares cars" around the place, likes to use a bit off the old part to repair any replacement parts.
He reckons a bit out of the old door is ideal to repair a small bit of rust in it's replacement.
Is he smart, or just cheap. I don't know enough about it to have an opinion.
Hasbeen
Posted: 30 Oct 2014 16:36
by Polly-Red7
Thanks for your input guys, it will give me something to think about over the long winter months!