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Old 29th June 2015, 09:42 PM
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Default Aluminium floor

Hi , can anyone advise me on the following aluminium floor choice.local place offering some 3 mm thick 1050A H14 which is generally considered soft aluminium .not like book suggestion of half hard would it be suitable. Cheers Daveyb.
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Old 29th June 2015, 10:09 PM
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I have just got some today for my floor, I got a 8x4 2mm 5251 for £70
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Old 30th June 2015, 08:20 AM
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Do you think the grade 1050A h14 will be suitable.
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Old 30th June 2015, 08:52 AM
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I am not sure, maybe any of fabricators on here may have some more information.
A quick google search shows that the 1050 is about 50% of the strength so I would imagine that a thicker piece would be required.
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Old 30th June 2015, 01:10 PM
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For my floor I used.

2500 mm x 1250 mm x 1.5 mm - 5251 H22 - Standard mill finish £41.80

from aluminium warehouse and its plenty strong enough. I used H14 for all other parts, tunnel covers etc.

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Old 2nd July 2015, 11:13 PM
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Thank you checked out website will use them for sure .

Will 1.5 thickness be suitable for all other panels too ?
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Old 3rd July 2015, 08:23 AM
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I used 1.2mm H14 for the seat back, tunnel and scuttle panels. My bodywork is all GRP.

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Old 4th July 2015, 11:23 AM
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Cheers stot,
I am sure this has been answered before would you mind telling me what is the product I seal between the floor and chassis ?

And rivet at 50mm spacing is that ideal.

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Old 4th July 2015, 12:15 PM
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Sikaflex 221 or similar polyurethane sealant to glue it down and I riveted every 50mm on every rail it touches to make sure its good and solid.

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Old 9th July 2015, 11:14 PM
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Hi Stot, thanks for the tip on the aluminium warehouse I've purchased the floor material you suggested,great price,delivery and packaging.

I've gone for 1.5 thick for the floor as you have, any chance you could tell me the size of rivets you used and where you purchased them.

Thanks again for your help


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