rmsls1
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Loc: Houston TX
Reg: 06-25-11
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07-31-12 01:19 PM - Post#2254219
I need to do some patch work on fenders, quarters, and other areas. I have a 63 Impala SS. What gauge sheet metal should I use? I have been told 18 or 20 gauge.
1963 Chevy Impala SS with 875 trim code
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sierra_5.3
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Loc: South Louisiana
Reg: 03-29-07
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07-31-12 02:40 PM - Post#2254238
In response to rmsls1
18 is what I use on patch petal. The thicker the better in my book.
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Sweed62
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Reg: 10-24-04
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08-01-12 11:08 AM - Post#2254528
In response to rmsls1
I use original or thicker allways.
Im in europe, millimeters around here, My frame was 0.1", my rear qarters is 1 mm, i do believe floor is less than 1 mm at some places, i guess streched, then i use 1 mm anyway. Then some rocker parts was 1.5 mm. I try to measure at a not rusted area.
Svenne
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