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manimal

12-27-2007 06:49 PM

sheet metal gauge?

What gage sheet metal do I need to weld up the firewall? I am removing all the ac stuff and want to fill in the holes. Thanks
BTW its a '75 K10
-Lance

manimal

12-29-2007 12:31 PM

Re: sheet metal gage?

I cant believe that no one has done this.....anyone know? Thanks
-Lance

drunkbus

12-29-2007 12:47 PM

Re: sheet metal gage?

I would like to know also.

Restrorob

12-29-2007 01:53 PM

Re: sheet metal gage?

Sorry I can't give you a number guys, I bought a new COMPLETE front end including hood and new doors for mine.

I used the old doors and hood for patch panels, You may hit the scrap yard for a damaged door/hood to cut panels from. May even be cheaper than buying new sheet metal.

69BBsuburban

12-30-2007 06:10 AM

Re: sheet metal gage?

I'd probably use 18ga......

smashingchuck

12-30-2007 11:26 AM

Re: sheet metal gauge?

I've been using 20 gauge on mine. seems to be real close to the thickness of the original.

BTW, sheet metal is cheap... I just buy "drops" from the local steel retailer.

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