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Old 01-14-2012, 04:56 PM   #1
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Floors

Okay I have a couple of questions. First I know it is possible to make your own floor boards, but what quage metal do you need and what type of metal. Has anyone tried or done this before and have pictures to help thanks.
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Old 01-14-2012, 05:53 PM   #2
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Re: Floors

I've used an old hood to make small patch panel's for floor's.
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Old 01-14-2012, 06:08 PM   #3
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I've used an old hood to make small patch panel's for floor's.
Okay but do you know what quage metal to used or what guage metal these trucks have on the cab or for the floors?
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Old 01-15-2012, 09:38 AM   #4
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Re: Floors

Its probably 16 or 18
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Old 01-15-2012, 11:53 AM   #5
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Its probably 16 or 18
Thanks thats what I was thinking too.
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Re: Floors

I just purchased some 18 gauge the other day for some floor patches and it is working out perfect for me
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Old 01-15-2012, 05:06 PM   #7
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I just purchased some 18 gauge the other day for some floor patches and it is working out perfect for me
Okay thanks, do you have place where you get yours at?
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Old 01-15-2012, 05:14 PM   #8
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I just purchased mine from a local steel shop called Metal Supermarket. They will sell you how ever much you want.
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Old 01-15-2012, 05:21 PM   #9
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Okay then I'm going to have to find a place out here that sells it.
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