Thread: sheet metal thickness
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10-06-2008 08:41 AM #1
sheet metal thickness
Is 18 gauge a good thickness for replacing floor pans?
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10-06-2008 09:42 AM #2
14-16 is more typical for replacement pieces. 18 could work if you have frequent braces or could roll in some ribs or are spanning very short openings to very solid existing structure.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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10-06-2008 09:43 AM #3
IMO yes ..................
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10-06-2008 03:17 PM #4
Thanks, guys. I'm going to pick some up Thursday and get er going.
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10-06-2008 03:26 PM #5
Originally Posted by Bob ParmenterDon D
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10-06-2008 08:57 PM #6
Anything thicker than 18 is a bear to work with IMO. As mentioned, rolled beads help stiffen it.
Don
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10-07-2008 04:41 AM #7
I'm going to have to use some of this to make inner rockers and the floor braces weld to them. I think I'll take a little piece of the old rocker with me to see what's close.
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