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Old 06-27-2013, 10:29 AM   #1
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what gauge metal for rear bed?

I was just wondering what gauge metal are you using or going to use for rear floor in blazer.
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Old 06-27-2013, 10:38 AM   #2
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Re: what gauge metal for rear bed?

Jumping in here also. I have to do a patch in the rear of the 83 K5.
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Old 06-27-2013, 12:49 PM   #3
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Re: what gauge metal for rear bed?

I used 16g on my old build and plan to use same for my blazer.
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Old 06-28-2013, 12:36 PM   #4
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Re: what gauge metal for rear bed?

I'd say 16-18g would work.

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Old 06-29-2013, 08:17 AM   #5
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Re: what gauge metal for rear bed?

Same gauge as the front bed . Sorry,I can't help how I was born. I use 16 ga. on all body metal.
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Old 07-07-2013, 01:46 AM   #6
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Re: what gauge metal for rear bed?

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Same gauge as the front bed . Sorry,I can't help how I was born. I use 16 ga. on all body metal.
Ahhh man you beat me to it!!
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