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Danny Holder (Danny)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 1:53 pm: | |
Any idea on the type and gauge of metal that should be used to replace windows in MCI 102A3 to lessen the tin-can effect?
Thanks |
Arthur J Griffith
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 6:07 pm: | |
Danny- Dave Gailey recomends 18ga steel. Steel on
Steel frame. I used the 18 ga steel on my Mo 15.
I glued it on with Sikaflex 252. No rivets, no
welds, no screws, allowing it to float and expand
when it heats up. Believe me that it is on there
forever. If used correctly, Sikaflex is great stuff. If I can be of any help feel free to contact me. ARTHUR |
bruce knee (Bruceknee)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 6:20 pm: | |
I just finished putting skins on my 102A3. I used 1 piece of fiberglass 48" tall by 36' long. Rivets around the perimeter and adhesive on all of the uprights. Took about 4 hrs. with 2 people |
John Jewett (Jayjay)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 9:50 pm: | |
After seeing many different guages of metal "oil-can" (including 16 ga.) I've decided that I'll never use less than 3/16" plate steel. Bevel the edges, and weld it all the way around. It would save putting stiffening ribs in too. No- I'm not kidding. Mine look fine except for the baseball/basketball/tree limb dimples. So, next time it'll be 3/16 in. The bus will never notice the weight difference. Cheers...JJ |