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 sheet metal thickness ?

 Created by: minimobing
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 Posted: Sep 22, 2014 11:30AM
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Ok cool thank you guys now I have an idea and a starting point.

"When I find the broken part that stops my mini from running I'm taking it off an beating the hell out of it" Laughing

 Posted: Sep 22, 2014 11:18AM
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yah i used 20 gauge metal sheet, and a 90amp flux mig welder from harbor freight, works well for me. im almost done with the metal works, now its filler time and tons of sanding.. good luck  bro

 

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20 gauge in most places, which is about 0.9mm.

Kelley

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0.9mm is a good working thinkness all around the car.. 

 Posted: Sep 21, 2014 10:16AM
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Off top I was wondering if someone knew the thickness or guage metal the the mini bodys are ? I'm gonna try some metal repairs myself just wanna make sure I'm using the right sheet metal....any pics an info is helpful thanks

"When I find the broken part that stops my mini from running I'm taking it off an beating the hell out of it" Laughing