jps
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| posted on 29/1/18 at 03:49 PM |
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Sheet thickness for a alu dashboard
I've searched old threads and seen a few mentioning using alu for the dashboard, which sounds good to me.
I have used 1mm NS4 for the interior panels and, although it's ok when bonded on all 4 edges against the transmission tunnel it just seems WAY
too floppy to be suitable for the dashboard - given there is no direct support behind it...
So what thickness should I be using? 2mm?
I would use the same material for the front bulkhead too - I am not convinced I could hang things like a fuse box off a 1mm panel!
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melly-g
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| posted on 29/1/18 at 04:33 PM |
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I used 1.2mm on all my panels.
The dash had a radius bent onto the bottom which gave it plenty of strength.
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MadMaxx
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| posted on 29/1/18 at 05:02 PM |
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I'm using 1,5 mm on all the panels of my Fury and the same for dashboard, but I'm interested too in the experience of others.
My re-building diary:
http://www.llcc.it/YetAnotherForum.NET/default.aspx?g=posts&t=13448
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 29/1/18 at 06:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by melly-g
I used 1.2mm on all my panels.
The dash had a radius bent onto the bottom which gave it plenty of strength.
Extra resistance to oil canning is obtained by decorative/functional grooves in the panel.
See a Kirkey seat for appearance.
It is relatively easy to make a tool to do them.
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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jossey
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| posted on 29/1/18 at 07:11 PM |
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1.2
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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Smoking Frog
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| posted on 29/1/18 at 07:16 PM |
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I also used 1.2mm, covered with camping mat foam and vinyl. Bottom edges were bent over a bar to give the correct radius. Underside panel riveted to
front keeps it sturdy.
 
Dash back
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Theshed
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| posted on 30/1/18 at 08:57 AM |
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Floppy only if it is a flat sheet. That would be thick for a car or aircraft wing. If you cannot put in folds just rivet or bond L shaped ribs to the
back side. Use car panel glue it will be fine for this. Instant stiffness, cheapness and lightness (bring out your inner Chapman). If you put a few
holes in the ribs you can use then as attachment points for wiring or pipes.
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MadMaxx
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| posted on 30/1/18 at 09:46 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Theshed
Floppy only if it is a flat sheet. That would be thick for a car or aircraft wing. If you cannot put in folds just rivet or bond L shaped ribs to the
back side. Use car panel glue it will be fine for this. Instant stiffness, cheapness and lightness (bring out your inner Chapman). If you put a few
holes in the ribs you can use then as attachment points for wiring or pipes.
Which kind of glue should be used?
[Edited on 30/1/18 by MadMaxx]
My re-building diary:
http://www.llcc.it/YetAnotherForum.NET/default.aspx?g=posts&t=13448
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Theshed
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| posted on 30/1/18 at 10:21 AM |
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For simple stiffening Silkaflex/Tiger Seal would be fine as the dash is (not very) structural. If you want to go up market try this
https://www.refinishsystems.com/3m-panel-bonding-adhesive-08115?language=en¤cy=GBP&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzMDTBRDDARIsABX4AWzAmIq4q9YofxB-eI25h_d
7np7PZs7B5zZnZt1SL_iba1xL377icqcaAoe_EALw_wcB
Or I use Araldite 420.
Neither or these is locust....Tiger seal sticks at a fraction of the price - degrease first
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