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Aluminum Scoop Thickness

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by ratfnk5, Apr 11, 2011.

  1. ratfnk5
    Joined: Nov 20, 2007
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    ratfnk5
    Member
    from illinois

    I want to build a Two - Lane black top style scoop for my 65 Nova, what thickness aluminum should i use?

    Thanks!
     
  2. I just watched that movie last week.....looked like around .062 as it flexed and wobbled all the time
     
  3. ratfnk5
    Joined: Nov 20, 2007
    Posts: 15

    ratfnk5
    Member
    from illinois

    What thickness should I use to stiffen it up a bit?
     
  4. dreracecar
    Joined: Aug 27, 2009
    Posts: 3,476

    dreracecar
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    from so-cal

    What fab capablites do you have? 5052H32 x .063 is somthing one can work easily but .080 not so much unless you have the equipment. Flexing is all about design. If you go overboard on design and incorporate hems and flanges, weld everything together it wouldnt flex but you word lose some of the rawness that the scoop as it was and its purpose.
     
  5. ratfnk5
    Joined: Nov 20, 2007
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    ratfnk5
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    from illinois

    Cool, thanks.
     

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