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Oct 4, 2012 | 08:49 PM

#15061

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

What should sheet matal? Im lost

I think he's asking what gauge. IIRC, the body is 16ga. I might be entirely wrong.

Oct 4, 2012 | 08:50 PM

#15062

I Leak Oil

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From: Frisco, Tx

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Well that depends. Your just going to rivet in in correct?

Oct 4, 2012 | 08:51 PM

#15063

I Leak Oil

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From: Frisco, Tx

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

I think he's asking what gauge. IIRC, the body is 16ga. I might be entirely wrong.

I know. You think i was serous?

Oct 4, 2012 | 08:51 PM

#15064

greenxj21

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Do NOT use tin foil like I did. I does not work well.

Oct 4, 2012 | 08:52 PM

#15065

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

Well that depends. Your just going to rivet in in correct?

yes, rivet in in.

Oct 4, 2012 | 08:52 PM

#15066

I Leak Oil

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From: Frisco, Tx

Year: 1994

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HahahahahahHa. Dumb dumb dumb

Oct 4, 2012 | 08:52 PM

#15067

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

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I know. You think i was serous?

Never know. We all have our days. Besides that, I'm sick, so my characteristic sense of humor is diminished.

Oct 4, 2012 | 08:55 PM

#15068

I Leak Oil

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From: Frisco, Tx

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Never know. We all have our days. Besides that, I'm sick, so my characteristic sense of humor is diminished.

Well your no fun. i hope you feel better bro

Oct 4, 2012 | 08:57 PM

#15069

I Leak Oil

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From: Frisco, Tx

Year: 1994

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Quote:

Originally Posted by a_shirey

yes, rivet in in.

Than you can pick whatever you want for materials. **** you could use lexan if you want too

Oct 4, 2012 | 08:57 PM

#15070

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

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Quote:

Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

Well your no fun. i hope you feel better bro

Thanks, man. I'm heading to bed. Try to sleep it off..

Oct 4, 2012 | 08:58 PM

#15071

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

Than you can pick whatever you want for materials. **** you could use lexan if you want too

what i cant joke back?

you started it!

Oct 4, 2012 | 08:59 PM

#15072

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

Than you can pick whatever you want for materials. **** you could use lexan if you want too

One last post before I go:
That's not a bad idea

Potential problems, of course, but an intriguing idea.

Oct 4, 2012 | 09:04 PM

#15073

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206

Heres my question, OD I believe i PM'd you with no response. Did you get a message from me? Or ignoring me?

Cus I ciuld understand both. :-)

I don't think I got one.

Oct 4, 2012 | 09:24 PM

#15074

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenxj21

Do NOT use tin foil like I did. I does not work well.

I used fiberglass

it kinda works

Oct 4, 2012 | 09:31 PM

#15075

I Leak Oil

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From: Frisco, Tx

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

One last post before I go:
That's not a bad idea

Potential problems, of course, but an intriguing idea.

Just reinforce it and maybe for rocks its a decent idea