Hi, Allyn -
The metal thickness of the frame rails is 0.063 inches, which is about 15
gauge steel.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Allyn Richardson
Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 9:31 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: Frame rail gauge
So, this weekend I tackled pulling the motor and transmission from the BN6.
Shockingly, it went surprisingly fast with only 1 sheared off motor mount
bolt that would not budge. Now that the engine and trans are out, I can see
the full extent of the frame rot and previous owners attempt at rust repair.
It's not pretty. This car may take the 2005 rust bucket trophy. Not really
sure what's holding it together. Fortunately I'm a sucker for lost causes.
Which leads me to my question, does anyone out their know the metal gauge of
the frame rails?
Thanks in advance,
Allyn
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