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Posted by: jacksun Jan 23 2015, 07:07 AM

hi,

taking a welding class.

from a previous question here, I believe I was told that the gauge

was 18 for the fender. when I mentioned this in class the

instructor disagreed politely and stated that most likely the gauge for the

fender was 22 or 24, (something like that), as 18 gauge was mostly used

for cars in the 50's and earlier????

mic'd the metal in a couple spots that I can get to today and it is around .o48

so???

what is the official answer please.

tks
randal

Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 23 2015, 08:01 AM

18 GA. = .0478 I use 18 GA. when repairing these cars.

Posted by: Racer Chris Jan 23 2015, 08:19 AM

19 ga is closer to the approximate 1mm stock thickness.
However, if 19 isn't available to you, go with 18ga per Rick's advice.

Posted by: dlee6204 Jan 23 2015, 08:24 AM

QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jan 23 2015, 09:19 AM)

Posted by: jacksun Jan 23 2015, 09:03 AM

thank you for the replies/information,

when he disagreed I replied with

"the guys on the forum are very knowledgeable and

competitive when it comes to correct information".

I even stated that the car was made in Germany,

implying that, even though a 73'', it was most likely built to

higher standards than American 73's''.

thanks again

randal