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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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What thickness of metal do I need to box my frame for MII install? (50 f-1)
 
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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A thickness no less than the thickness of your original frame material. Most use 1/8 or 3/16. You can cut it yourself, make patterns and have it cut at a metal shop, or purchase metal already cut for your application. Just depends on what tools you have and how deep your pockets happen to be.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Thanks, I have a friend that owns a welding shop and has some scraps I can pick through.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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My MII crossmember came with 3/16 thickness. And use some cardboard are stiff paper and make patterns because the height of the rails do vary. Leckart was dead on it.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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I just did my c-notch on my 55 f1oo and used 3/16 plate. It was the same thickness as what was used on my Mustang II install. Good luck!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Could anyone add comments about drain holes and so called lightning holes in the boxing plates. This is if you run boxing plates the full length. chuck
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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I think that is personal preference. It seems to me more debris could get trapped behind the boxing plates if you did the lightning holes.
 
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