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From: 1979MGB <1979mgb@vixa.voyager.net>
To: MG list posting <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, May 01, 2000 1:27 PM
Subject: Metal Thickness
>Well I'm on to another "fix". I have a 79 B with dealer installed A/C so
it
>not only has the standard electrical fans but another mechanical fan on the
>end of the water pump. Since this is quite a distance from the radiator
>they installed a shroud of sorts from the radiator to the engine. The
>shroud is made of thick cardboard and actually has held up well considering
>it is 21 years old. Since its a multipiece unit and all are relatively
>simple shapes I want to remake it in steel.
>
>Here is my question: Does anyone have a suggestion for how thick a sheet
>metal I should get for this? What is the normal thickness or gage of metal
>for normal body rust repair? I would think that would be thick enough for
>me.
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated - and if anyone is in the Lansing
>Michigan area - do you know of any sources for me to get some metal
locally?
>
>Denny
>
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