Floor pan repair Help plz?
 

Sup guys, Im gonna make my own floor pans to repair the rust. Im wondering what gauge steel I should use, 16, 18, or 22? and if I use 22 will it be strong enough for patches? This will be my first body repairs I have ever done, but I have been welding for years on all types of metal so thickness is not a problem in that dept. An I have no problem make more support bracing if need be.
Thanks in advance guys.

Re: Floor pan repair Help plz?
 

It would be about 19 gauge from the factory so use the 18 gauge. 22 is way too thin.

I think floor braces were thicker so I'd use 16 gauge on anything like those.

Re: Floor pan repair Help plz?
 

If your going to make your own, use an old hood. Plenty tough, and probably super cheap from the right person..
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Re: Floor pan repair Help plz?
 

cool thx. Hood may be my best bet. 18ga. is hard to find around here. No one carries it. I may just have to order some if I cant find a hood or an old fender.

Re: Floor pan repair Help plz?
 

I made a few patches for my floor & firewall when I did my cab and had to order a sheet of 18 gauge to do it. 18 seems like a good compromise, since I could work it into the shapes I needed, was strong enough and easy to MIG weld with .030" or .023" wire. Just my .02

Re: Floor pan repair Help plz?
 

Thank you gentlemen.