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> > 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org