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Old 08-20-2012, 07:34 AM
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question about spoiler
so i am about to attempt the same project because i dont wanna spend the money on a fyberglass one. can you tell me what gauge steel you used for the curved flatt peices on the top and bottom?
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 07:39 AM
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so i am about to attempt the same project because i dont wanna spend the money on a fyberglass one. can you tell me what gauge steel you used for the curved flatt peices on the top and bottom?
i used 18ga crs.
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 07:49 AM
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18 gauge = .048 but whats the crs stand for?
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 07:57 AM
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18 gauge = .048 but whats the crs stand for?
crs = cold rolled steel
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 08:42 AM
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ok awesome we stock that at my work did u form the curves by hand?
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 12:10 PM
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Very nice work, mad respect for you!!
Quoted For Truth.
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 02:17 PM
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Good work, OP!
Originally Posted by speedcretin
so i am about to attempt the same project because i dont wanna spend the money on a fyberglass one. can you tell me what gauge steel you used for the curved flatt peices on the top and bottom?
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 02:22 PM
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ok awesome we stock that at my work did u form the curves by hand?
yeah tweeked by hand, wish i had a wide hand roller though.
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by alfhasg35
Holy crap.! 20hrs.. U could of had a STRAFE trunk for less than $2 an hour..

But then again it would be just another Strafe trunk. But... Urs is basically a replica, kinda looks the same.. So why not

I guess some peeps have more time ( bored ) than money..

Props to you my friend..! Looks nice..
Some people also prefer not to get ****ed around and pissed off when buying things. They might also like parts that fit or aren't made of terrible glass.

 
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Old 08-20-2012, 02:40 PM
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Some people also prefer not to get ****ed around and pissed off when buying things. They might also like parts that fit or aren't made of terrible glass.



^ true
 
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Old 01-23-2013, 04:56 PM
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Any pics of it painted and installed?
 
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Old 01-23-2013, 11:59 PM
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Looks the same as all of the aftermarket trunks. At least it has OEM trunk fitment.
 
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Old 01-24-2013, 04:24 AM
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You should make copies of the homemade trunk and sell it I would buy one
 
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Old 01-24-2013, 01:41 PM
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Forgot about this thread!

This trunk is badass, you ever finish it Andy?
 
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Old 01-26-2013, 11:42 AM
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no not yet. was waiting to paint the whole car since i f**ked up my quater panel and rear bumper. also my passenger door is f**ked and i need a new front since i ripped that off the car on a curb, wasn't happy about that at all. if anyone has a OEM sport front LMK.
 
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