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Old 04-25-2016, 09:53 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Old 04-25-2016, 11:30 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Thanks for all your input guys! I think i will definitely be going with aluminum for the belly pan. What are some places to get aluminum sheets? Thanks
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Old 04-25-2016, 02:43 PM   #13 (permalink)
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What part of Washington?

I'd start with how thick. What temper? When I got aluminum sheet to re-skin my Silver Streak trailer, what they sold me looked right but crumpled immediately.
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I'd start with how thick. What temper? When I got aluminum sheet to re-skin my Silver Streak trailer, what they sold me looked right but crumpled immediately.
western wa, i have no idea as to the dimensions of aluminum. What would be best for the belly pan?
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Aircraft aluminum from a metals recycler.

I'm no expert on bellypans, but I'd start with a map of the underside of the car and decide whether it will be two or three pieces (one is unlikely unless it's partial).
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Aircraft aluminum from a metals recycler.

I'm no expert on bellypans, but I'd start with a map of the underside of the car and decide whether it will be two or three pieces (one is unlikely unless it's partial).
Thats great advice, thanks!
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Do you have something to get the engine temperature? I've been hesitant to do any kind of grill blocking until I get my engine thermometer set up properly.
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Do you have something to get the engine temperature? I've been hesitant to do any kind of grill blocking until I get my engine thermometer set up properly.
You should be able to run an OBDII reader to pull yer coolant temps. I personally run a thermo probe in between the top of the engine and hood so I can monitor my engine bay temps.
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You should be able to run an OBDII reader to pull yer coolant temps. I personally run a thermo probe in between the top of the engine and hood so I can monitor my engine bay temps.
What should the temps be around?

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