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Welding - what gauge steel for body work |
terrymason |
May 9 2006, 08:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 346 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Virginia Beach Member No.: 5,174 |
Hey guys, what gauge steel should I use to replace body panels? What originally came from Porsche? Home depot had 16 and 22 gauge. I don't think i could snip 16, and 22 felt alittle flimsy.
Also, is there a cheap place to get this stuff? I paid about $7 for a 1'x1' piece |
dkos |
May 9 2006, 09:16 AM
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say, "RUST"! Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 1-December 04 From: Philadelphia, PA Member No.: 3,204 Region Association: None |
I've been using 18 and 20 ga. A sheet metal gauge is a handy thing to have. I buy my metal at a large metal yard in NJ (http://www.josephfazzioinc.com/). It's much cheaper than HD and a very cool place to wander around. There must be something similar near you. Bring your sheet metal gauge to make sure you get the right thickness and make sure they give you weldable steel (not stainless or galvanized). Have fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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