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RE: [T3] Welding - bumper brackets


> > Dave Hall wrote:
> > >I'd go for metal getting on for 1mm thick - scrap Square 
> roof section 
> > >is a wonderful material, which can be shaped well, costs 
> nothing if 
> > >you've one to scrap and with care holds onto its original paint 
> > >protection apart from where you fold or weld it.

>Bob wrote:
>But what you're 
>looking for is something either 18 to 22 gauge steel. 

>Russ Wolfe wrote:
> A good source for metal to make patches, is your friendly 
> local body shop. They throw a lot of damaged body panels into 
> the dumpster every day. Just ask, and they will probably save 
> you a piece more than big enough than you need. (Such as the 
> hood off of my truck after I hit the
> deer.)


Thanks a lot for the advice guys, it's much appreciated.  This will help my
buddy and I get the job done right and cheap ;) It will be a couple weeks
before we get this done, but I let you know how it turns out.


Jason Smith
71 Square FI AT
http://jasontsmith.tripod.com/vw.htm

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