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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:05 AM
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Are all the body panels on a 1997 Disco 1 aluminum? Any exceptions?
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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There are exceptions. The roof is steel.
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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Yea but its just the outer skins, and the floors are steel
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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Thats interesting, never knew that.
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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I will check this out when I get home using a magnet. I had this idea of stripping the truck and polishing the aluminum. I have a lot of experience with aircraft aluminum. My truck needs paint and it would look cool stripped and polished. I live in Georgia so corrosion shouldnt be an issue like up north.
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Do it!
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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Then go get an airstream to tow around!
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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Yes a lifted Airstream! My son needs the character building too, he offered to help. A few hours on the buffer will build some real good character!
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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You could use Alodine and conversion coat it. Or do it like a Delorean and Gold Plate it.
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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Geez guys, do I have to do everything?

YouTube - ‪Land Rover Discovery body panels‬‏
 

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