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40,000 mile TC user · 03-31-2005, 02:07 PM

Nothing wrong with a properly done Aluminum structure. Airplanes and large Yachts use aluminum all the time.
I suppose it depends how well done thw welding is, and the design has a lot to do with it as well.
Many Fire Trucks and Ambulances are made in Aluminum as well.
Steel is OK, but what is better, 1.5" X 1.5" .059" steel or 2" X 2" .125 wall tubing???
It all depends.
You might consider .125" plate walls instead of .062.

03-31-2005, 02:07 PM	#2
40,000 mile TC user Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10	Nothing wrong with a properly done Aluminum structure. Airplanes and large Yachts use aluminum all the time. I suppose it depends how well done thw welding is, and the design has a lot to do with it as well. Many Fire Trucks and Ambulances are made in Aluminum as well. Steel is OK, but what is better, 1.5" X 1.5" .059" steel or 2" X 2" .125 wall tubing??? It all depends. You might consider .125" plate walls instead of .062.