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metal or alum?

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by trailcrawler, Dec 9, 2004.

  1. trailcrawler

    trailcrawler Central Ohio Cj'er

    I have a 75 cj5 should I use sheet metal or aluminum for body work?
     
    trailcrawler, Dec 9, 2004
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  2. jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

    metal if its a steel body
     
    jd7, Dec 9, 2004
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  3. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Steel. Won't aluminum on steel corrode due to electrolysis?
     
    timgr, Dec 9, 2004
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  4. trailcrawler

    trailcrawler Central Ohio Cj'er

    I have access to .063 alum for cheap and didn't know if would work. The floor pan is rusted through on the drivers side. The previous owner had several layers of rotting carpet as a patch. Thanks for the tips. I'll move on with sheet metal. I will post some pictures eventually. thanks again.
     
    trailcrawler, Dec 9, 2004
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  5. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Not only that, but I would think the 2 would expand and contract at different rates. It would probably pull the joints apart eventually since I don't think you could get a good weld between the 2?
     
    termin8ed, Dec 9, 2004
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