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To: triumphs@autox.team.net
From: rtriplett@bjservices.com
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 09:10:31 -0500
>> I still fear sandblasting large areas of LBCs due to the
>> light gauge/soft metal.

>Not trying to pick a bone or anything but I have to ask...

>Are the panels on older cars (British specifically and TR6s even more
>specifically since that's what I'm most familiar with) really that light a
>gauge? When I look at the steel on my 6, it makes my 87 VW GTI (a great car
>BTW) look like it's made of paper. I always thought the 6 had pretty hefty
>sheetmetal. Am I just deluding myself?
>
>Appreciate info from those with a broader experience base than mine.

Compared to the newer cars, these old LBC bodies ARE more stout...I was thinking
of my 53 Mercury when I made the above comment! :>)



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