What grade Stainless?

RL Chilton

O.k., strange question for y'all, but I figure Alex or one of you other spec gurus will have this answer for me.



As for the body mouldings on step-downs: Does anyone know what grade stainless was originally used? Most of modern day stainless is 4140, but I don't know what was available or what was even typically used "back in the day"? Any info would be useful.



Russell

Walt-LA

RL Chilton wrote:

O.k., strange question for y'all, but I figure Alex or one of you other spec gurus will have this answer for me.



As for the body mouldings on step-downs: Does anyone know what grade stainless was originally used? Most of modern day stainless is 4140, but I don't know what was available or what was even typically used "back in the day"? Any info would be useful.



Russell

Russell,



Don't know the type, but an interesting property is that it is attracted to a magnet- at least the side and rocker panel trim on the '51 Hornets is. That would be below 306 No? Walt-La

RL Chilton

Walt-



Yes, I noticed it's magnetic properties. I believe you would be correct in your assessment, but would still looking for some actual data, if it's out there.



Thanks for posting.

nick s

Walt-LA wrote:

Russell,

Don't know the type, but an interesting property is that it is attracted to a magnet- at least the side and rocker panel trim on the '51 Hornets is. That would be below 306 No? Walt-La

Also don't know, but magnetic would typically be a 400 or higher series. despite the common belief, most grades of stainless actually are magnetic but most of the produced stainless is not magnetic. Commonly you see 303 or 304 which are not not magnetic but have a good balance of manufacturing friendly properties and cost.