fiberglass hard top

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  1. need idea
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    Need help!. I want to build a lid for a 21' cuddy cabin parker.
    For aluminum supports 1 1/4"OD or 1 1/2"OD? sch 40. What type of aluminum?
    t6 6160 t6 6430? iam a little lost here.How about the lid approx.5'x6'.
    Should i use a 1/4'ply base or some type of foam. what type of glass what type of resin and so much more.I can use all the help i can get iam retried so i have the time. But money is a consideration.
     
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    Can you post a pic of something you like?
     
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    i have pictures but how to get them on this web site is a bit confusing.is it okay to email on here they are on a cd
     
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    any help in figureing that out, sorry about spelling it is getting late for me.
     
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    Raggi_Thor Nav.arch/Designer/Builder

    Click on "Go Advanced" below, then "Manage Attachments" and browse for pictures you want to upload..
     
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    raggi-thor thank you i will try
     

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    need idea

    did it work iam not from the computer era
     
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    new picks

    here are some pics i did not look at them my computer skills are verry limited
     

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