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Re: pic: Good overall view

I would recommend changing the C channel of the cross supports to rectangular/square tubing. The Significant increase in strength is worth the minor weight increase.

As for the back panel, 1/8" or 1/16" will be both be bent very easily if not covered by bumpers in the current setup. If they are covered correctly by bumpers that are well supported, neither would be an issue. As for cutting the name and number into it, those letters are big, and will reduce the strength a good deal. Since it'll be covered by bumpers, really no reason to write that.
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