what kind of sheet metal to order?

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Paul Farber

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• Apr 30, 2004

• #1

what type (alloy?) or number should I order for panel work on a jeep?

Local sheet metal shop asked my what kind of steel I needed. 'Autobody' was
not an option.

Thanks

 

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Roger Brown

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• Apr 30, 2004

• #2

Paul Farber wrote:
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> what type (alloy?) or number should I order for panel work on a jeep?
>
> Local sheet metal shop asked my what kind of steel I needed. 'Autobody' was
> not an option.

What options did they give you?
Did you ask them for their recommendation?
You can find descriptions of some common steel allys here:
http://www.mcmaster.com/param/asp/psearch.asp?FAM=steel&desc=Alloy+Steel


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Roger

 

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Roger Brown

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• Apr 30, 2004

• #3

Paul Farber wrote:
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> what type (alloy?) or number should I order for panel work on a jeep?
>
> Local sheet metal shop asked my what kind of steel I needed. 'Autobody' was
> not an option.

What options did they give you?
Did you ask them for their recommendation?
You can find descriptions of some common steel allys here:
http://www.mcmaster.com/param/asp/psearch.asp?FAM=steel&desc=Alloy+Steel


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Roger

 

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Henry

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• May 3, 2004

• #4

10 gauge

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> what type (alloy?) or number should I order for panel work on a jeep?
>
> Local sheet metal shop asked my what kind of steel I needed. 'Autobody'
was
> not an option.
>
> Thanks
>
>